
Rekha
Born
1954-10-10
Place of birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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 num...
Known for

Om Shanti Om
Self

Krrish
Sonia Mehra

Koi... Mil Gaya
Sonia Mehra

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra

Gol Maal
Self

Shamitabh
Self

Parineeta
Moulin Rouge Singer

Dil Hai Tumhaara
Saritaji

Bhoot
Sarita

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Zohrabai

Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self

Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Madam Maya

Umrao Jaan
Amiran/Umrao Jaan

Silsila
Chandni

Lajja
Ramdulaari