Biography
Rekha (born Bhanurekha Ganesan; October 10, 1954) is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 180 films, primarily in Hindi cinema. After early appearances as a child artist in Telugu films and her lead debut in the Kannada film Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999 (1969), she entered Hindi cinema as the lead in Sawan Bhadon (1970). Her credits in the 1970s include Ghar (1978) and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978). In 1980, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the comedy Khubsoorat. She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for portraying the titular role in Umrao Jaan (1981). Her film credits from this period also include Silsila (1981), Kalyug (1981), Utsav (1984), Ijaazat (1987), and Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), for which she won her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress. In later years, she appeared in titles including Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Aastha: In the Prison of Spring (1997), Zubeidaa (2001), Lajja (2001), Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), and Krrish (2006).
Acted in 147
2010s
- 2018
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Special Appearance
- 2014
- 2010
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Amrit Kaur
2000s
- 2006
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Mayuri
- 2005
Parineeta
Moulin Rouge Singer
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
- 2003
Bhoot
Sarita
- 2002
- 2001
Lajja
Ramdulaari
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Kamini Mathur
Zubeidaa
Mandira Devi
- 2000
Bulandi
Lakshmi
1990s
- 1999
Mother
Asha Britannia
- 1998
- 1997
Udaan
Varsha Sahay
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Mansi
- 1996
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Madam Maya
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Seeta Vajpayee
- 1995
Nishana
Bharati
Ab Insaf Hoga
Jankidevi Prasad
- 1994
Madam X
Madam X/ Sonu
- 1993
Geetanjali
Anjali / Geeta
- 1992
Waqt Ka Badshah
Movie
Insaaf Ki Devi
Movie
- 1991
Phool Bane Angaray
Namrita Singh
- 1990
Sheshnaag
Champa
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Bharati Bhandari
1980s
- 1989
Bahurani
Madhuri / Malti
Bhrashtachar
Bhavani Dutt
Ladaai
Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
Souten Ki Beti
Mrs. Radha Verma
Clerk
Movie
Kasam Suhag Ki
Surajmukhi
- 1988
Khoon Bhari Maang
Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Shalu S. Bhandari
Ek Naya Rishta
Aarti Saxena
- 1987
Ijaazat
Sudha
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Geeta Verma
Pyar Ki Jeet
Soni
Sansar
Uma V. Sharma
Apne Apne
Sharda Kapoor
Khazana
Anita
- 1986
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Jhansi Rani
Janbaaz
Special Appearance
Locket
Shalu
Sadaa Suhagan
Laxmi
- 1985
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Movie
- 1984
Jhutha Sach
Alka
Utsav
Vasantsena
Zameen Aasmaan
Kanchan Gupta
Asha Jyoti
Jyoti
Baazi
Mrs. Asha Sharma
Maati Maangey Khoon
Shyamli
- 1983
Agar Tum Na Hote
Mrs. Purnima Mehra
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Shakuntala
Prem Tapasya
Bela
Nishaan
Rita
- 1982
Raaste Pyar Ke
Gauri
Deedar-E-Yaar
Husna
Ghazab
Jamuna
Apna Bana Lo
Roopa
Vijeta
Neelima Singh
Jeevan Dhaara
Sangeeta
- 1981
Ek Hi Bhool
Sadhana Shrivastav
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
Kajal
Daasi
Tara
Mangalsutra
Gayatri B. Prasad
Khoon Aur Paani
Champa
Umrao Jaan
Amiran/Umrao Jaan
Chehre Pe Chehra
Daisy
Kalyug
Supriya
Todu Dongalu
Movie
Baseraa
Purnima Kohli
- 1980
Saajan Ki Saheli
Moon-Moon Dhawan
Maang Bharo Sajana
Radha
Judaai
Gauri Singh
Aanchal
Tulsi
Neeyat
Movie
Jal Mahal
Namita
Ram Balram
Shobha
Fatakadi
Movie
Khubsoorat
Manju Dayal
Kali Ghata
Rekha / Rashmi
1970s
- 1979
Ahinsa
Radha
Mr. Natwarlal
Shanno
Jaani Dushman
Champa
Kartavya
Neeta
Prem Bandhan
Mahua
Do Shikaari
Sunita
- 1978
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Zohrabai
Do Musafir
Bijli
Rahu Ketu
Tulsi
Muqaddar
Seema
Bhola Bhala
Champa
Kasme Vaade
Dancer (Guest Appearance)
Ganga Ki Saugand
Dhaniya
Ghar
Aarti
Karmayogi
Rekha
Summer Rain
Radha
- 1977
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Dancer
Farishta Ya Qatil
Movie
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Sheila
For Your Sake
Sarita
Alaap
Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Khoon Pasina
Chanda
Immaan Dharam
Durga
Saal Solvan Chadya
Wedding Entertainer
Dildaar
Lata
Ram Bharose
Kiran
Kacha Chor
Movie
- 1976
Kabeela
Shobha
Do Anjaane
Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
Nagin
Sunita
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Mala
- 1975
Dharam Karam
Basanti
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
Movie
Zorro
Rajkumari Rekha
Dharmatma
Anu
Aakraman
Sheetal
- 1974
Hawas
Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
- 1973
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Janiya
Kahani Kismat Ki
Rekha
Namak Haraam
Shyama
Anokhi Ada
Movie
Double Cross
Rekha
Keemat
Sudha
- 1972
Gora Aur Kala
Phoolwati
Sazaa
Tawaaif
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Rekha Chaudhary
Ek Bechara
Movie
Do Yaar
Seema
Zameen Aasmaan
Kalpana
- 1971
Haseenon Ka Devata
Sunita
- 1970
Sawan Bhadon
Chanda
1960s
- 1969
Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999
Mona
1950s
- 1958
Intiguttu
Child
Appearances9
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
- 2013
2000s
- 2007
1980s
- 1988
Akarshan
Self
- 1986
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
Self
- 1981
Chashme Buddoor
Self
1970s
- 1979
Gol Maal
Self