Rekha
Known for: Acting
Bhanurekha Ganesan (born 10 October 1954), better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honored her with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
Filmography
Series
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Series
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
Series
Rising Star
Self
2017
Film
Om Shanti Om
Self
2007
Film
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
1997
Film
Krrish
Sonia Mehra
2006
Film
Koi... Mil Gaya
Sonia Mehra
2003
Film
Parineeta
Moulin Rouge Singer
2005
Film
Krrish 4
Sonia Mehra
Film
Hawas
Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
1974
Film
Gol Maal
Self
1979
Film
Sheshnaag
Champa
1990
Film
Namak Haraam
Shyama
1973
Film
Super Nani
Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
2014
Film
Jaani Dushman
Champa
1979
Film
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Saritaji
2002
Film
Jhoothi
Kalpana Srivastav
1985
Film
Baseraa
Purnima Kohli
1981
Soorma Bhopali
1988
Film
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
Self
1986
Film
Jhutha Sach
Alka
1984
Film
Umrao Jaan
Amiran/Umrao Jaan
1981
Film
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Mansi
1997
Film
Utsav
Vasantsena
1984
Film
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Madam Maya
1996
Film
Ek Naya Rishta
Aarti Saxena
1988
Film
Janbaaz
Special Appearance
1986
Film
Maati Maangey Khoon
Shyamli
1984
Film
Silsila
Chandni
1981
Film
Lajja
Ramdulaari
2001
Film
Gora Aur Kala
Phoolwati
1972
Film
Neeyat
1980
Film
Zameen Aasmaan
Kanchan Gupta
1984
Film
Prem Bandhan
Mahua
1979
Film
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Sheila
1977
Film
Ganga Ki Saugand
Dhaniya
1978
Film
Zorro
Rajkumari Rekha
1975
Film
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Seeta Vajpayee
1996
Film
Ijaazat
Sudha
1987
Film
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Zohrabai
1978
Film
Khoon Aur Paani
Champa
1981
Film
Phool Bane Angaray
Namrita Singh
1991
Film
Shamitabh
Self
2015
Film
Udaan
Varsha Sahay
1997
Film
Kalyug
Supriya
1981
Film
Jaal
Meenabai
1986
Film
Faasle
Maya
1985
Film
Chashme Buddoor
Self
1981
Film
Mr. Natwarlal
Shanno
1979
Film
Suhaag
Basanti
1979
Film
Kartavya
Neeta
1979
Film
Nagin
Sunita
1976
Film
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Special Appearance
2018
Film
Khoon Bhari Maang
Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
1988
Film
Kasam Suhag Ki
Surajmukhi
1989
Film
Ram Balram
Shobha
1980
Film
Akarshan
Self
1988
Film
Bulandi
Lakshmi
2000
Film
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Bharati Bhandari
1990
Film
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Mayuri
2006
Film
Clerk
1989
Film
Bhoot
Sarita
2003
Film
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Dancer
1977
Film
Rahu Ketu
Tulsi
1978
Film
Geetanjali
Anjali / Geeta
1993
Film
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Geeta Verma
1987
Film
Mother
Asha Britannia
1999
Film
Saal Solvan Chadya
Wedding Entertainer
1977
Film
Do Anjaane
Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
1976
Film
Vijeta
Neelima Singh
1982
Film
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Shalu S. Bhandari
1988
Film
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Mala
1976
Film
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
Film
Aanchal
Tulsi
1980
Film
Haseenon Ka Devata
Sunita
1971
Film
Kali Ghata
Rekha / Rashmi
1980
Film
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Rekha Chaudhary
1972
Film
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Jhansi Rani
1986
Film
Raaste Pyar Ke
Gauri
1982
Film
Khubsoorat
Manju Dayal
1980
Film
Zubeidaa
Mandira Devi
2001
Film
Prem Tapasya
Bela
1983
Film
Ghazab
Jamuna
1982
Film
Ladaai
Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
1989
Film
Dharmatma
Anu
1975
Film
Farishta Ya Qatil
1977
Film
Khoon Pasina
Chanda
1977
Film
Khoon Khoon
Rekha
1973
Film
Apna Bana Lo
Roopa
1982
Film
Lady Tarzan
1988
Film
Saajan Ki Saheli
Moon-Moon Dhawan
1981
Film
Judaai
Gauri Singh
1980
Film
Khazana
Anita
1987
Film
Ghar
Aarti
1978
Film
Deedar-E-Yaar
Husna
1982
Film
Ab Insaf Hoga
Jankidevi Prasad
1995
Film
Immaan Dharam
Durga
1977
Film
Do Musafir
Bijli
1978
Film
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Kamini Mathur
2001
Film
Apne Apne
Sharda Kapoor
1987
Film
Chehre Pe Chehra
Daisy
1981
Film
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Film
Baazi
Mrs. Asha Sharma
1984
Film
Bhrashtachar
Bhavani Dutt
1989
Film
Sazaa
Tawaaif
1972
Film
Alaap
Radhakumari (Radhiya)
1977
Film
Maang Bharo Sajana
Radha
1980
Film
Intiguttu
Child
1958
Film
Sadaa Suhagan
Laxmi
1986
Film
Jeevan Dhaara
Sangeeta
1982
Film
Mangalsutra
Gayatri B. Prasad
1981
Film
For Your Sake
Sarita
1977
Film
Dharam Karam
Basanti
1975
Film
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975
Film
Summer Rain
Radha
1978
Film
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Shakuntala
1983
Film
Daasi
Tara
1981
Film
Asha Jyoti
Jyoti
1984
Film
Souten Ki Beti
Mrs. Radha Verma
1989
Film
Keemat
Sudha
1973
Film
Locket
Shalu
1986
Film
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
2005
Film
Sansar
Uma V. Sharma
1987
Film
Bahurani
Madhuri / Malti
1989
Film
Nishaan
Rita
1983
Film
Kasme Vaade
Dancer (Guest Appearance)
1978
Film
Ek Hi Bhool
Sadhana Shrivastav
1981
Film
Aakraman
Sheetal
1975
Film
Double Cross
Rekha
1973
Film
Ram Bharose
Kiran
1977
Film
Agar Tum Na Hote
Mrs. Purnima Mehra
1983
Film
Nishana
Bharati
1995
Film
Dildaar
Lata
1977
Film
Qila
Yamini
1998
Film
Jal Mahal
Namita
1980
Film
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
Kajal
1981
Film
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Amrit Kaur
2010
Film
Fatakadi
1980
Film
Do Shikaari
Sunita
1979
Film
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
Film
Muqaddar
Seema
1978
Film
Todu Dongalu
1981
Film
Ahinsa
Radha
1979
Film
Pyar Ki Jeet
Soni
1987
Film
Zameen Aasmaan
Kalpana
1972
Film
Karmayogi
Rekha
1978
Film
Anokhi Ada
1973
Film
Kahani Kismat Ki
Rekha
1973
Film
Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999
Mona
1969
Film
Bhola Bhala
Champa
1978
Film
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Janiya
1973
Film
Elaan
1971
Film
Do Yaar
Seema
1972
Film
Kabeela
Shobha
1976
Musafir
Sarasawasti Pillai
1986
Film
Insaaf Ki Devi
1992
Film
Sawan Bhadon
Chanda
1970
Film
Madam X
Madam X/ Sonu
1994
Film
Kacha Chor
1977
Film
Ek Bechara
1972
Woh Main Nahin
1974