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