Rekha
Born October 10, 1954 (Age: 71)
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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 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.
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.
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Filmography
Om Shanti Om
2007
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as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
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Age: 53
Krrish
2006
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as Sonia Mehra
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Age: 51
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
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as Sonia Mehra
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Age: 48
Bhoot
2003
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as Sarita
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Age: 48
Bulandi
2000
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as Lakshmi
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Age: 45
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997
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as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
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Age: 42
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996
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as Seeta Vajpayee
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Age: 41
Nishana
1995
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as Bharati
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Age: 40
Madam X
1994
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as Madam X/ Sonu
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Age: 39
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
1990
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as Bharati Bhandari
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Age: 35
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Musafir
1986
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as Sarasawasti Pillai
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Age: 31
Asha Jyoti
1984
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as Jyoti
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Age: 29
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
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as Gauri
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Age: 28
Silsila
1981
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as Chandni
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Age: 26
Umrao Jaan
1981
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as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
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Age: 26
For Your Sake
1977
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as Sarita
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Age: 22
Immaan Dharam
1977
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as Durga
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Age: 22
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
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as Wedding Entertainer
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Age: 22
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975
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as
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Age: 21
Haseenon Ka Devata
1971
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as Sunita
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Age: 16
Intiguttu
1958
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as Child
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Age: 4