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