Rekha

Biography

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.

Most Known For

The Great Indian Kapil Show

as Self

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self

Neeyat

Hawas

as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."

Nishaan

as Rita

Parineeta

as Moulin Rouge Singer

Krrish

as Sonia Mehra

Baseraa

as Purnima Kohli

Jhoothi

as Kalpana Srivastav

Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

as Madam Maya

Om Shanti Om

as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)

Prem Bandhan

as Mahua

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra

Namak Haraam

as Shyama

Sheshnaag

as Champa

Rising Star

as Self

Raaste Pyar Ke

as Gauri

Koi... Mil Gaya

as Sonia Mehra

Super Nani

as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)

Jhutha Sach

as Alka