Acting · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Born October 10, 1954
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.
TVThe Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
as Self
MovieYamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
as Special Appearance
TVRising Star
2017
as Self
MovieShamitabh
2015
as Self
MovieSuper Nani
2014
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
TVComedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
MovieSadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
2010
as Amrit Kaur
MovieOm Shanti Om
2007
as Self
MovieKrrish
2006
as Sonia Mehra
MovieKudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
2006
as Mayuri
MovieParineeta
2005
as Moulin Rouge Singer
MovieBachke Rehna Re Baba
2005
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
MovieKoi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Sonia Mehra
MovieBhoot
2003
as Sarita
MovieDil Hai Tumhaara
2002
as Saritaji
MovieLajja
2001
as Ramdulaari
MovieMujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
2001
as Kamini Mathur
MovieZubeidaa
2001
as Mandira Devi
MovieBulandi
2000
as Lakshmi
MovieMother
1999
as Asha Britannia
MovieQila
1998
as Yamini
MovieUdaan
1997
as Varsha Sahay
MovieKama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
MovieAastha: In the Prison of Spring
1997
as Mansi
MovieKhiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996
as Madam Maya
MovieAurat Aurat Aurat
1996
as Seeta Vajpayee
MovieNishana
1995
as Bharati
MovieAb Insaf Hoga
1995
as Jankidevi Prasad
MovieMadam X
1994
as Madam X/ Sonu
MovieGeetanjali
1993
as Anjali / Geeta
MovieWaqt Ka Badshah
1992
MovieInsaaf Ki Devi
1992
MoviePhool Bane Angaray
1991
as Namrita Singh
MovieSheshnaag
1990
as Champa
MovieAzaad Desh Ke Gulam
1990
as Bharati Bhandari
MovieMera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
MovieBahurani
1989
as Madhuri / Malti
MovieBhrashtachar
1989
as Bhavani Dutt
MovieLadaai
1989
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
MovieSouten Ki Beti
1989
as Mrs. Radha Verma
MovieClerk
1989
MovieKasam Suhag Ki
1989
as Surajmukhi
MovieKhoon Bhari Maang
1988
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
MovieBiwi Ho To Aisi
1988
as Shalu S. Bhandari
MovieEk Naya Rishta
1988
as Aarti Saxena
MovieAkarshan
1988
as Self
MovieIjaazat
1987
as Sudha
MovieJaan Hatheli Pe
1987
as Geeta Verma
MoviePyar Ki Jeet
1987
as Soni
MovieSansar
1987
as Uma V. Sharma
MovieApne Apne
1987
as Sharda Kapoor
MovieKhazana
1987
as Anita
MovieLiving Legend - Raj Kapoor
1986
as Self
MovieInsaaf Ki Awaaz
1986
as Jhansi Rani
MovieJanbaaz
1986
as Special Appearance
MovieLocket
1986
as Shalu
MovieSadaa Suhagan
1986
as Laxmi
MovieJaal
1986
as Meenabai
Musafir
1986
as Sarasawasti Pillai
MovieJhoothi
1985
as Kalpana Srivastav
MovieFaasle
1985
as Maya
MovieRam Tere Kitne Nam
1985
MovieJhutha Sach
1984
as Alka
MovieUtsav
1984
as Vasantsena
MovieZameen Aasmaan
1984
as Kanchan Gupta
MovieAsha Jyoti
1984
as Jyoti
MovieBaazi
1984
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
MovieMaati Maangey Khoon
1984
as Shyamli
MovieAgar Tum Na Hote
1983
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
MovieMujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983
as Shakuntala
MovieLady Tarzan
1983
MoviePrem Tapasya
1983
as Bela
MovieNishaan
1983
as Rita
MovieRaaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Gauri
MovieDeedar-E-Yaar
1982
as Husna
MovieGhazab
1982
as Jamuna
MovieApna Bana Lo
1982
as Roopa
MovieVijeta
1982
as Neelima Singh
MovieJeevan Dhaara
1982
as Sangeeta
MovieEk Hi Bhool
1981
as Sadhana Shrivastav
MovieGhungroo Ki Awaaz
1981
as Kajal
MovieSilsila
1981
as Chandni
MovieDaasi
1981
as Tara
MovieChashme Buddoor
1981
as Self
MovieMangalsutra
1981
as Gayatri B. Prasad
MovieKhoon Aur Paani
1981
as Champa
MovieUmrao Jaan
1981
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
MovieChehre Pe Chehra
1981
as Daisy
MovieKalyug
1981
as Supriya
MovieTodu Dongalu
1981
MovieSaajan Ki Saheli
1981
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
MovieBaseraa
1981
as Purnima Kohli
MovieMaang Bharo Sajana
1980
as Radha
MovieJudaai
1980
as Gauri Singh
MovieAanchal
1980
as Tulsi
MovieNeeyat
1980
MovieJal Mahal
1980
as Namita
MovieRam Balram
1980
as Shobha
MovieFatakadi
1980
MovieKhubsoorat
1980
as Manju Dayal
MovieKali Ghata
1980
as Rekha / Rashmi
MovieAhinsa
1979
as Radha
MovieSuhaag
1979
as Basanti
MovieMr. Natwarlal
1979
as Shanno
MovieJaani Dushman
1979
as Champa
MovieKartavya
1979
as Neeta
MovieGol Maal
1979
as Self
MoviePrem Bandhan
1979
as Mahua
MovieDo Shikaari
1979
as Sunita
MovieMuqaddar Ka Sikandar
1978
as Zohrabai
MovieDo Musafir
1978
as Bijli
MovieRahu Ketu
1978
as Tulsi
MovieMuqaddar
1978
as Seema
MovieBhola Bhala
1978
as Champa
MovieKasme Vaade
1978
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
MovieGanga Ki Saugand
1978
as Dhaniya
MovieGhar
1978
as Aarti
MovieKarmayogi
1978
as Rekha
MovieSummer Rain
1978
as Radha
MoviePalkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
as Dancer
MovieFarishta Ya Qatil
1977
MovieChakkar Pe Chakkar
1977
as Sheila
MovieFor Your Sake
1977
as Sarita
MovieAlaap
1977
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
MovieKhoon Pasina
1977
as Chanda
MovieImmaan Dharam
1977
as Durga
MovieSaal Solvan Chadya
1977
as Wedding Entertainer
MovieDildaar
1977
as Lata
MovieRam Bharose
1977
as Kiran
MovieKacha Chor
1977
MovieKabeela
1976
as Shobha
MovieDo Anjaane
1976
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
MovieNagin
1976
as Sunita
MovieAaj Ka Mahatma
1976
as Mala
MovieDharam Karam
1975
as Basanti
MovieKahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975
MovieZorro
1975
as Rajkumari Rekha
MovieDharmatma
1975
as Anu
MovieAakraman
1975
as Sheetal
Woh Main Nahin
1974
MovieHawas
1974
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
MoviePran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
1973
as Janiya
MovieKahani Kismat Ki
1973
as Rekha
MovieNamak Haraam
1973
as Shyama
MovieAnokhi Ada
1973
MovieDouble Cross
1973
as Rekha
MovieKhoon Khoon
1973
as Rekha
MovieKeemat
1973
as Sudha
MovieGora Aur Kala
1972
as Phoolwati
MovieSazaa
1972
as Tawaaif
MovieRaampur Ka Lakshman
1972
as Rekha Chaudhary
MovieEk Bechara
1972
MovieDo Yaar
1972
as Seema
MovieZameen Aasmaan
1972
as Kalpana
MovieElaan
1971
MovieHaseenon Ka Devata
1971
as Sunita
MovieSawan Bhadon
1970
as Chanda
MovieIntiguttu
1958
as Child
MovieKrrish 4
as Sonia Mehra
