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Rekha

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Oct 10 1954
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Rekha is 69 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Rekha was
63 in Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
as 'Special Appearance'.
Fri, Aug 31 2018
Poster of Shamitabh
Shamitabh
Rekha was
60 in Shamitabh
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 06 2015
Poster of Super Nani
Super Nani
Rekha was
60 in Super Nani
as 'Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)'.
Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Rekha was
55 in Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
as 'Amrit Kaur'.
Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of Om Shanti Om
Om Shanti Om
Rekha was
53 in Om Shanti Om
as 'Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 07 2007
Poster of Krrish
Krrish
Rekha was
51 in Krrish
as 'Sonia Mehra'.
Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Rekha was
51 in Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
as 'Mayuri'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Parineeta
Parineeta
Rekha was
50 in Parineeta
as 'Moulin Rouge Singer'.
Fri, Jun 10 2005
Poster of Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Rekha was
50 in Bachke Rehna Re Baba
as 'Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet'.
Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of Koi... Mil Gaya
Koi... Mil Gaya
Rekha was
48 in Koi... Mil Gaya
as 'Sonia Mehra'.
Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Bhoot
Bhoot
Rekha was
48 in Bhoot
as 'Sarita'.
Fri, May 30 2003
Poster of Dil Hai Tumhaara
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Rekha was
47 in Dil Hai Tumhaara
as 'Saritaji'.
Thu, Sep 05 2002
Poster of Lajja
Lajja
Rekha was
46 in Lajja
as 'Ramdulaari'.
Wed, Sep 19 2001
Poster of Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Rekha was
46 in Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
as 'Kamini Mathur'.
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Zubeidaa
Zubeidaa
Rekha was
46 in Zubeidaa
as 'Mandira Devi'.
Fri, Jan 19 2001
Poster of Bulandi
Bulandi
Rekha was
45 in Bulandi
as 'Lakshmi'.
Fri, Jan 07 2000
Poster of Mother
Mother
Rekha was
44 in Mother
as 'Asha Britannia'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Qila
Qila
Rekha was
43 in Qila
as 'Yamini'.
Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of Udaan
Udaan
Rekha was
42 in Udaan
as 'Varsha Sahay'.
Fri, Oct 03 1997
Poster of Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Rekha was
42 in Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
as 'Mansi'.
Tue, Jan 28 1997
Poster of Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rekha was
41 in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as 'Rasa Devi'.
Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Rekha was
41 in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
as 'Madam Maya'.
Sat, Jun 15 1996
Poster of Aurat Aurat Aurat
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Rekha was
41 in Aurat Aurat Aurat
as 'Seeta Vajpayee'.
Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of Nishana
Nishana
Rekha was
40 in Nishana
as 'Bharati'.
Fri, Feb 17 1995
Poster of Ab Insaf Hoga
Ab Insaf Hoga
Rekha was
40 in Ab Insaf Hoga
as 'Jankidevi Prasad'.
Thu, Jan 05 1995
Poster of Madam X
Madam X
Rekha was
39 in Madam X
as 'Madam X/ Sonu'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Geetanjali
Geetanjali
Rekha was
38 in Geetanjali
as 'Anjali / Geeta'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Waqt Ka Badshah
Waqt Ka Badshah
Rekha was
37 in Waqt Ka Badshah
as ''.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of Insaaf Ki Devi
Insaaf Ki Devi
Rekha was
37 in Insaaf Ki Devi
as ''.
Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of Phool Bane Angaray
Phool Bane Angaray
Rekha was
36 in Phool Bane Angaray
as 'Namrita Singh'.
Fri, Jul 12 1991
Poster of Sheshnaag
Sheshnaag
Rekha was
35 in Sheshnaag
as 'Champa'.
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Rekha was
35 in Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
as 'Bharati Bhandari'.
Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Rekha was
35 in Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
as ''.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Bahurani
Bahurani
Rekha was
35 in Bahurani
as 'Madhuri / Malti'.
Mon, Dec 18 1989
Poster of Bhrashtachar
Bhrashtachar
Rekha was
35 in Bhrashtachar
as 'Bhavani Dutt'.
Wed, Nov 22 1989
Poster of Ladaai
Ladaai
Rekha was
35 in Ladaai
as 'Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma'.
Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of Clerk
Clerk
Rekha was
34 in Clerk
as ''.
Mon, Mar 27 1989
Poster of Kasam Suhag Ki
Kasam Suhag Ki
Rekha was
34 in Kasam Suhag Ki
as 'Surajmukhi'.
Fri, Jan 27 1989
Poster of Khoon Bhari Maang
Khoon Bhari Maang
Rekha was
33 in Khoon Bhari Maang
as 'Aarti Saxena / Jyoti'.
Thu, Sep 08 1988
Poster of Biwi Ho To Aisi
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Rekha was
33 in Biwi Ho To Aisi
as 'Shalu S. Bhandari'.
Mon, Aug 22 1988
Poster of Ek Naya Rishta
Ek Naya Rishta
Rekha was
33 in Ek Naya Rishta
as 'Aarti Saxena'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Ijaazat
Ijaazat
Rekha was
33 in Ijaazat
as 'Sudha'.
Sat, Oct 24 1987
Poster of Jaan Hatheli Pe
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Rekha was
32 in Jaan Hatheli Pe
as 'Geeta Verma'.
Fri, Aug 14 1987
Poster of Pyar Ki Jeet
Pyar Ki Jeet
Rekha was
32 in Pyar Ki Jeet
as 'Soni'.
Sun, Apr 19 1987
Poster of Sansar
Sansar
Rekha was
32 in Sansar
as 'Uma V. Sharma'.
Fri, Apr 03 1987
Poster of Apne Apne
Apne Apne
Rekha was
32 in Apne Apne
as 'Sharda Kapoor'.
Thu, Mar 05 1987
Poster of Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Rekha was
32 in Insaaf Ki Awaaz
as 'Jhansi Rani'.
Fri, Nov 14 1986
Poster of Janbaaz
Janbaaz
Rekha was
31 in Janbaaz
as 'Special Appearance'.
Fri, Jun 20 1986
Poster of Sadaa Suhagan
Sadaa Suhagan
Rekha was
31 in Sadaa Suhagan
as 'Laxmi'.
Sat, Mar 15 1986
Poster of Jaal
Jaal
Rekha was
31 in Jaal
as 'Meenabai'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Musafir
Musafir
Rekha was
31 in Musafir
as 'Sarasawasti Pillai'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Jhoothi
Jhoothi
Rekha was
30 in Jhoothi
as 'Kalpana Srivastav'.
Mon, Sep 23 1985
Poster of Faasle
Faasle
Rekha was
30 in Faasle
as 'Maya'.
Tue, Sep 17 1985
Poster of Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Rekha was
30 in Ram Tere Kitne Nam
as ''.
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Poster of Jhutha Sach
Jhutha Sach
Rekha was
30 in Jhutha Sach
as 'Alka'.
Fri, Nov 16 1984
Poster of Utsav
Utsav
Rekha was
29 in Utsav
as 'Vasantsena'.
Wed, Aug 22 1984
Poster of Zameen Aasmaan
Zameen Aasmaan
Rekha was
29 in Zameen Aasmaan
as 'Kanchan Gupta'.
Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of Asha Jyoti
Asha Jyoti
Rekha was
29 in Asha Jyoti
as 'Jyoti'.
Fri, May 25 1984
Poster of Baazi
Baazi
Rekha was
29 in Baazi
as 'Mrs. Asha Sharma'.
Fri, Apr 27 1984
Poster of Maati Maangey Khoon
Maati Maangey Khoon
Rekha was
29 in Maati Maangey Khoon
as 'Shyamli'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Agar Tum Na Hote
Agar Tum Na Hote
Rekha was
29 in Agar Tum Na Hote
as 'Mrs. Purnima Mehra'.
Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Rekha was
28 in Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
as 'Shakuntala'.
Sun, Sep 25 1983
Poster of Lady Tarzan
Lady Tarzan
Rekha was
28 in Lady Tarzan
as ''.
Wed, Jun 15 1983
Poster of Prem Tapasya
Prem Tapasya
Rekha was
28 in Prem Tapasya
as 'Bela'.
Fri, Apr 15 1983
Poster of Nishaan
Nishaan
Rekha was
28 in Nishaan
as 'Rita'.
Fri, Feb 04 1983
Poster of The Victor
The Victor
Rekha was
28 in The Victor
as ''.
Thu, Nov 18 1982
Poster of Deedar-E-Yaar
Deedar-E-Yaar
Rekha was
28 in Deedar-E-Yaar
as 'Husna'.
Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of Ghazab
Ghazab
Rekha was
27 in Ghazab
as 'Jamuna'.
Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Apna Bana Lo
Apna Bana Lo
Rekha was
27 in Apna Bana Lo
as 'Roopa'.
Fri, Mar 12 1982
Poster of Jeevan Dhaara
Jeevan Dhaara
Rekha was
27 in Jeevan Dhaara
as 'Sangeeta'.
Sat, Feb 06 1982
Poster of Ek Hi Bhool
Ek Hi Bhool
Rekha was
26 in Ek Hi Bhool
as 'Sadhana Shrivastav'.
Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of The Tinkling of Anklets
The Tinkling of Anklets
Rekha was
26 in The Tinkling of Anklets
as 'Kajal'.
Tue, Sep 29 1981
Poster of Silsila
Silsila
Rekha was
26 in Silsila
as 'Chandni'.
Wed, Jul 29 1981
Poster of Daasi
Daasi
Rekha was
26 in Daasi
as 'Tara'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of Chashme Buddoor
Chashme Buddoor
Rekha was
26 in Chashme Buddoor
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 30 1981
Poster of Khoon Aur Paani
Khoon Aur Paani
Rekha was
26 in Khoon Aur Paani
as 'Champa'.
Fri, Apr 10 1981
Poster of Sacred Golden Chain
Sacred Golden Chain
Rekha was
26 in Sacred Golden Chain
as 'Gayatri B. Prasad'.
Fri, Apr 10 1981
Poster of Umrao Jaan
Umrao Jaan
Rekha was
26 in Umrao Jaan
as 'Amiran/Umrao Jaan'.
Mon, Mar 16 1981
Poster of Chehre Pe Chehra
Chehre Pe Chehra
Rekha was
26 in Chehre Pe Chehra
as 'Daisy'.
Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Kalyug
Kalyug
Rekha was
26 in Kalyug
as 'Supriya/Draupadi'.
Thu, Mar 05 1981
Poster of Todu Dongalu
Todu Dongalu
Rekha was
26 in Todu Dongalu
as ''.
Wed, Feb 11 1981
Poster of Saajan Ki Saheli
Saajan Ki Saheli
Rekha was
26 in Saajan Ki Saheli
as 'Moon-Moon Dhawan'.
Fri, Jan 30 1981
Poster of Yaarana
Yaarana
Rekha was
26 in Yaarana
as ''.
Sat, Jan 10 1981
Poster of Baseraa
Baseraa
Rekha was
26 in Baseraa
as 'Purnima Kohli'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Maang Bharo Sajana
Maang Bharo Sajana
Rekha was
26 in Maang Bharo Sajana
as 'Radha'.
Tue, Oct 28 1980
Poster of Judaai
Judaai
Rekha was
25 in Judaai
as 'Gauri Singh'.
Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of Aanchal
Aanchal
Rekha was
25 in Aanchal
as 'Tulsi'.
Thu, Sep 18 1980
Poster of Neeyat
Neeyat
Rekha was
25 in Neeyat
as ''.
Fri, Sep 05 1980
Poster of Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal
Rekha was
25 in Jal Mahal
as 'Namita'.
Fri, Jul 04 1980
Poster of Ram Balram
Ram Balram
Rekha was
25 in Ram Balram
as 'Shobha'.
Sat, Apr 12 1980
Poster of Fatakadi
Fatakadi
Rekha was
25 in Fatakadi
as ''.
Tue, Mar 18 1980
Poster of Khubsoorat
Khubsoorat
Rekha was
25 in Khubsoorat
as 'Manju Dayal'.
Tue, Feb 26 1980
Poster of Kali Ghata
Kali Ghata
Rekha was
25 in Kali Ghata
as 'Rekha / Rashmi'.
Fri, Jan 25 1980
Poster of Ahinsa
Ahinsa
Rekha was
25 in Ahinsa
as 'Radha'.
Fri, Dec 28 1979
Poster of Suhaag
Suhaag
Rekha was
25 in Suhaag
as 'Basanti'.
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Mr. Natwarlal
Mr. Natwarlal
Rekha was
24 in Mr. Natwarlal
as 'Shanno'.
Fri, Sep 07 1979
Poster of Jaani Dushman
Jaani Dushman
Rekha was
24 in Jaani Dushman
as 'Champa'.
Tue, May 22 1979
Poster of Kartavya
Kartavya
Rekha was
24 in Kartavya
as 'Neeta'.
Fri, May 11 1979
Poster of Gol Maal
Gol Maal
Rekha was
24 in Gol Maal
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 19 1979
Poster of Prem Bandhan
Prem Bandhan
Rekha was
24 in Prem Bandhan
as 'Mahua'.
Fri, Jan 19 1979
Poster of Do Shikaari
Do Shikaari
Rekha was
24 in Do Shikaari
as 'Sunita'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Rekha was
24 in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
as 'Zohrabai'.
Fri, Oct 27 1978
Poster of Do Musafir
Do Musafir
Rekha was
23 in Do Musafir
as 'Bijli'.
Sun, Jun 25 1978
Poster of Rahu Ketu
Rahu Ketu
Rekha was
23 in Rahu Ketu
as 'Tulsi'.
Sat, Jun 24 1978
Poster of Muqaddar
Muqaddar
Rekha was
23 in Muqaddar
as 'Seema'.
Wed, May 31 1978
Poster of Bhola Bhala
Bhola Bhala
Rekha was
23 in Bhola Bhala
as 'Champa'.
Tue, Apr 25 1978
Poster of Kasme Vaade
Kasme Vaade
Rekha was
23 in Kasme Vaade
as 'Dancer (Guest Appearance)'.
Thu, Apr 20 1978
Poster of Ghar
Ghar
Rekha was
23 in Ghar
as 'Aarti'.
Thu, Feb 09 1978
Poster of Ganga Ki Saugand
Ganga Ki Saugand
Rekha was
23 in Ganga Ki Saugand
as 'Dhaniya'.
Tue, Feb 07 1978
Poster of Sawan Ke Geet
Sawan Ke Geet
Rekha was
23 in Sawan Ke Geet
as 'Radha'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Karmayogi
Karmayogi
Rekha was
23 in Karmayogi
as 'Rekha'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Rekha was
23 in Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
as 'Dancer'.
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Farishta Ya Qatil
Farishta Ya Qatil
Rekha was
22 in Farishta Ya Qatil
as ''.
Sat, Sep 03 1977
Poster of Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Rekha was
22 in Chakkar Pe Chakkar
as 'Sheila'.
Sat, Jul 30 1977
Poster of For Your Sake
For Your Sake
Rekha was
22 in For Your Sake
as 'Sarita'.
Tue, Jun 07 1977
Poster of Alaap
Alaap
Rekha was
22 in Alaap
as 'Radhakumari (Radhiya)'.
Sat, Mar 12 1977
Poster of Khoon Pasina
Khoon Pasina
Rekha was
22 in Khoon Pasina
as 'Chanda'.
Fri, Jan 21 1977
Poster of Immaan Dharam
Immaan Dharam
Rekha was
22 in Immaan Dharam
as 'Durga'.
Fri, Jan 07 1977
Poster of Saal Solvan Chadya
Saal Solvan Chadya
Rekha was
22 in Saal Solvan Chadya
as 'Wedding Entertainer'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Ram Bharose
Ram Bharose
Rekha was
22 in Ram Bharose
as 'Kiran'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Dildaar
Dildaar
Rekha was
22 in Dildaar
as 'Lata'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Kabeela
Kabeela
Rekha was
22 in Kabeela
as 'Shobha'.
Sun, Dec 26 1976
Poster of Do Anjaane
Do Anjaane
Rekha was
22 in Do Anjaane
as 'Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi'.
Fri, Nov 26 1976
Poster of Nagin
Nagin
Rekha was
21 in Nagin
as 'Sunita'.
Mon, Jan 19 1976
Poster of Aaj Ka Mahatma
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Rekha was
21 in Aaj Ka Mahatma
as 'Mala'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Dharam Karam
Dharam Karam
Rekha was
21 in Dharam Karam
as 'Basanti'.
Mon, Dec 01 1975
Poster of Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
Rekha was
21 in Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
as ''.
Fri, Nov 28 1975
Poster of Zorro
Zorro
Rekha was
21 in Zorro
as 'Rajkumari Rekha'.
Fri, Oct 31 1975
Poster of Aakraman
Aakraman
Rekha was
20 in Aakraman
as 'Sheetal'.
Wed, May 14 1975
Poster of Dharmatma
Dharmatma
Rekha was
20 in Dharmatma
as 'Anu'.
Wed, Apr 30 1975
Poster of Woh Main Nahin
Woh Main Nahin
Rekha was
19 in Woh Main Nahin
as ''.
Fri, Jan 04 1974
Poster of Hawas
Hawas
Rekha was
19 in Hawas
as 'Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Rekha was
19 in Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
as 'Janiya'.
Sat, Dec 29 1973
Poster of Kahani Kismat Ki
Kahani Kismat Ki
Rekha was
19 in Kahani Kismat Ki
as 'Rekha'.
Fri, Dec 21 1973
Poster of Namak Haraam
Namak Haraam
Rekha was
19 in Namak Haraam
as 'Shyama'.
Mon, Nov 19 1973
Poster of Anokhi Ada
Anokhi Ada
Rekha was
18 in Anokhi Ada
as ''.
Tue, Apr 03 1973
Poster of Khoon Khoon
Khoon Khoon
Rekha was
18 in Khoon Khoon
as 'Rekha'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Double Cross
Double Cross
Rekha was
18 in Double Cross
as 'Rekha'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Keemat
Keemat
Rekha was
18 in Keemat
as 'Sudha'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Gora Aur Kala
Gora Aur Kala
Rekha was
18 in Gora Aur Kala
as 'Phoolwati'.
Fri, Dec 22 1972
Poster of Punishment
Punishment
Rekha was
17 in Punishment
as 'Tawaaif'.
Thu, May 18 1972
Poster of Raampur Ka Lakshman
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Rekha was
17 in Raampur Ka Lakshman
as 'Rekha Chaudhary'.
Thu, Mar 30 1972
Poster of Zameen Aasmaan
Zameen Aasmaan
Rekha was
17 in Zameen Aasmaan
as 'Kalpana'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Elaan
Elaan
Rekha was
16 in Elaan
as ''.
Wed, May 19 1971
Poster of Haseenon Ka Devata
Haseenon Ka Devata
Rekha was
16 in Haseenon Ka Devata
as 'Sunita'.
Wed, Mar 10 1971
Poster of Sawan Bhadon
Sawan Bhadon
Rekha was
15 in Sawan Bhadon
as 'Chanda'.
Fri, Jun 12 1970
Poster of Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999
Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999
Rekha was
15 in Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999
as 'Mona'.
Fri, Dec 19 1969
Poster of Do Yaar
Do Yaar
Rekha will be
69+ in Do Yaar
as 'Seema'.
Unreleased
Poster of Krrish 4
Krrish 4
Rekha will be
69+ in Krrish 4
as 'Sonia Mehra'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Comedy Nights with Kapil
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Rekha was
58+ in Comedy Nights with Kapil
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 22 2013