Actor

Rekha

Acting

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Acting credits

156

Prolific

Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

3.2

Moderate attention

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Movies: 153Series: 3

TMDB ID: 109621

IMDb ID: nm0004334

Known for: Acting

Born: October 10, 1954

Age: 71

Place of birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1958 - 2024

Years active: 67

Average TMDB rating: 6.41

Wikidata: Q465826

Also known as

रेखा • Рекха

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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.