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Rekha
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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 a…
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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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Movies and shows, newest first
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2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
TV show Self
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2018
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Movie Special Appearance
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2017
Rising Star
TV show Self
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2015
Shamitabh
Movie Self
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2014
Super Nani
Movie Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
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2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TV show Self
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2010
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Movie Amrit Kaur
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2007
Om Shanti Om
Movie Self
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2006
Krrish
Movie Sonia Mehra
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2006
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Movie Mayuri
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2005
Parineeta
Movie Moulin Rouge Singer
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2005
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Movie Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
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2003
Koi... Mil Gaya
Movie Sonia Mehra
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2003
Bhoot
Movie Sarita
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2002
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Movie Saritaji
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2001
Lajja
Movie Ramdulaari
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2001
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Movie Kamini Mathur
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2001
Zubeidaa
Movie Mandira Devi
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2000
Bulandi
Movie Lakshmi
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1999
Mother
Movie Asha Britannia
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1998
Qila
Movie Yamini
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1997
Udaan
Movie Varsha Sahay
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1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Movie Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
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1997
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Movie Mansi
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1996
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Movie Madam Maya
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1996
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Movie Seeta Vajpayee
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1995
Nishana
Movie Bharati
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1995
Ab Insaf Hoga
Movie Jankidevi Prasad
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1994
Madam X
Movie Madam X/ Sonu
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1993
Geetanjali
Movie Anjali / Geeta
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1992
Waqt Ka Badshah
Movie
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1992
Insaaf Ki Devi
Movie
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1991
Phool Bane Angaray
Movie Namrita Singh
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1990
Sheshnaag
Movie Champa
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1990
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Movie Bharati Bhandari
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1990
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Movie
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1989
Bahurani
Movie Madhuri / Malti
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1989
Bhrashtachar
Movie Bhavani Dutt
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1989
Ladaai
Movie Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
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1989
Souten Ki Beti
Movie Mrs. Radha Verma
