Acting
Rekha
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).
Filmography
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Series · 2024
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Film · 2018
Rising Star
Series · 2017
Shamitabh
Film · 2015
Super Nani
Film · 2014
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Series · 2013
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Film · 2010
Om Shanti Om
Film · 2007
Krrish
Film · 2006
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Film · 2006
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Film · 2005
Parineeta
Film · 2005
Koi... Mil Gaya
Film · 2003
Bhoot
Film · 2003
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Film · 2002
Lajja
Film · 2001
Zubeidaa
Film · 2001
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Film · 2001
Bulandi
Film · 2000
Mother
Film · 1999
Qila
Film · 1998
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Film · 1997
Udaan
Film · 1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Film · 1997
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Film · 1996
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Film · 1996
Nishana
Film · 1995
Ab Insaf Hoga
Film · 1995
Madam X
Film · 1994
Geetanjali
Film · 1993
Insaaf Ki Devi
Film · 1992
Waqt Ka Badshah
Film · 1992
Phool Bane Angaray
Film · 1991
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Film · 1990
Sheshnaag
Film · 1990
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Film · 1990
Ladaai
Film · 1989
Bhrashtachar
Film · 1989
Bahurani
Film · 1989
Clerk
Film · 1989
Kasam Suhag Ki
Film · 1989
Souten Ki Beti
Film · 1989
Khoon Bhari Maang
Film · 1988
Ek Naya Rishta
Film · 1988
Akarshan
Film · 1988
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Film · 1988
Soorma Bhopali
Film · 1988
Pyar Ki Jeet
Film · 1987
Ijaazat
Film · 1987
Apne Apne
Film · 1987
Sansar
Film · 1987
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Film · 1987
Khazana
Film · 1987
Musafir
Film · 1986
Locket
Film · 1986
Janbaaz
Film · 1986
Sadaa Suhagan
Film · 1986
Jaal
Film · 1986
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Film · 1986
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
Film · 1986
Jhoothi
Film · 1985
Faasle
Film · 1985
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Film · 1985
Maati Maangey Khoon
Film · 1984
Baazi
Film · 1984
Jhutha Sach
Film · 1984
Asha Jyoti
Film · 1984
Utsav
Film · 1984
Zameen Aasmaan
Film · 1984
Agar Tum Na Hote
Film · 1983
Nishaan
Film · 1983
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Film · 1983
Prem Tapasya
Film · 1983
Apna Bana Lo
Film · 1982
Raaste Pyar Ke
Film · 1982
Ghazab
Film · 1982
Vijeta
Film · 1982
Jeevan Dhaara
Film · 1982
Deedar-E-Yaar
Film · 1982
Chehre Pe Chehra
Film · 1981
Mangalsutra
Film · 1981
Silsila
Film · 1981
Umrao Jaan
Film · 1981
Khoon Aur Paani
Film · 1981
Chashme Buddoor
Film · 1981
Todu Dongalu
Film · 1981
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
Film · 1981
Kalyug
Film · 1981
Baseraa
Film · 1981
Daasi
Film · 1981
Ek Hi Bhool
Film · 1981
Khubsoorat
Film · 1980
Saajan Ki Saheli
Film · 1980
Ram Balram
Film · 1980
Kali Ghata
Film · 1980
Aanchal
Film · 1980
Neeyat
Film · 1980
Fatakadi
Film · 1980
Judaai
Film · 1980
Jal Mahal
Film · 1980
Maang Bharo Sajana
Film · 1980
Do Shikaari
Film · 1979
Ahinsa
Film · 1979
Mr. Natwarlal
Film · 1979
Suhaag
Film · 1979
Gol Maal
Film · 1979
Jaani Dushman
Film · 1979
Kartavya
Film · 1979
Prem Bandhan
Film · 1979
Karmayogi
Film · 1978
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Film · 1978
Rahu Ketu
Film · 1978
Ganga Ki Saugand
Film · 1978
Do Musafir
Film · 1978
Bhola Bhala
Film · 1978
Ghar
Film · 1978
Muqaddar
Film · 1978
Summer Rain
Film · 1978
Kasme Vaade
Film · 1978
Saal Solvan Chadya
Film · 1977
Dildaar
Film · 1977
Khoon Pasina
Film · 1977
Alaap
Film · 1977
For Your Sake
Film · 1977
Immaan Dharam
Film · 1977
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Film · 1977
Farishta Ya Qatil
Film · 1977
Ram Bharose
Film · 1977
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Film · 1977
Kacha Chor
Film · 1977
Kabeela
Film · 1976
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Film · 1976
Nagin
Film · 1976
Do Anjaane
Film · 1976
Dharmatma
Film · 1975
Dharam Karam
Film · 1975
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
Film · 1975
Aakraman
Film · 1975
Zorro
Film · 1975
Hawas
Film · 1974
Woh Main Nahin
Film · 1974
Double Cross
Film · 1973
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Film · 1973
Khoon Khoon
Film · 1973
Keemat
Film · 1973
Kahani Kismat Ki
Film · 1973
Namak Haraam
Film · 1973
Anokhi Ada
Film · 1973
Zameen Aasmaan
Film · 1972
Do Yaar
Film · 1972
Gora Aur Kala
Film · 1972
Sazaa
Film · 1972
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Film · 1972
Ek Bechara
Film · 1972
Haseenon Ka Devata
Film · 1971
Elaan
Film · 1971
Sawan Bhadon
Film · 1970
Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999
Film · 1969
Intiguttu
Film · 1958
Krrish 4
Film