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Rekha

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Rekha

Born October 10, 1954 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India150 films

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).

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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).

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Koi... Mil Gaya posterFirst watchKoi... Mil Gaya20037.0as Sonia MehraA developmentally disabled boy's life changes after he encounters an extraterrestrial being.View film

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Filmography

150 films as actor
  1. TBAKrrish 4Sonia Mehra
  2. 2018Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir SeSpecial Appearance
  3. 2014Super NaniBharti Bhatia (Chunni)
  4. 2010Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love UnitesAmrit Kaur
  5. 2006KrrishSonia Mehra
  6. 2006Kudiyon Ka hai ZamaanaMayuri
  7. 2005ParineetaMoulin Rouge Singer
  8. 2005Bachke Rehna Re BabaRukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
  9. 2003Koi... Mil GayaSonia Mehra
  10. 2003BhootSarita
  11. 2002Dil Hai TumhaaraSaritaji
  12. 2001LajjaRamdulaari
  13. 2001Mujhe Meri Biwi Se BachaaoKamini Mathur
  14. 2001ZubeidaaMandira Devi
  15. 2000BulandiLakshmi
  16. 1999MotherAsha Britannia
  17. 1998QilaYamini
  18. 1997UdaanVarsha Sahay
  19. 1997Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveRasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
  20. 1997Aastha: In the Prison of SpringMansi
  21. 1996Khiladiyon Ka KhiladiMadam Maya
  22. 1996Aurat Aurat AuratSeeta Vajpayee
  23. 1995NishanaBharati
  24. 1995Ab Insaf HogaJankidevi Prasad
  25. 1994Madam XMadam X/ Sonu
  26. 1993GeetanjaliAnjali / Geeta
  27. 1992Waqt Ka Badshah
  28. 1992Insaaf Ki Devi
  29. 1991Phool Bane AngarayNamrita Singh
  30. 1990SheshnaagChampa
  31. 1990Azaad Desh Ke GulamBharati Bhandari
  32. 1990Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
  33. 1989BahuraniMadhuri / Malti
  34. 1989BhrashtacharBhavani Dutt
  35. 1989LadaaiPublic Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
  36. 1989Souten Ki BetiMrs. Radha Verma
  37. 1989Clerk
  38. 1989Kasam Suhag KiSurajmukhi
  39. 1988Khoon Bhari MaangAarti Saxena / Jyoti
  40. 1988Biwi Ho To AisiShalu S. Bhandari
  41. 1988Soorma Bhopali
  42. 1988Ek Naya RishtaAarti Saxena
  43. 1987IjaazatSudha
  44. 1987Jaan Hatheli PeGeeta Verma
  45. 1987Pyar Ki JeetSoni
  46. 1987SansarUma V. Sharma
  47. 1987Apne ApneSharda Kapoor
  48. 1987KhazanaAnita
  49. 1986Insaaf Ki AwaazJhansi Rani
  50. 1986JanbaazSpecial Appearance
  51. 1986LocketShalu
  52. 1986Sadaa SuhaganLaxmi
  53. 1986JaalMeenabai
  54. 1985JhoothiKalpana Srivastav
  55. 1985FaasleMaya
  56. 1985Ram Tere Kitne Nam
  57. 1984Jhutha SachAlka
  58. 1984UtsavVasantsena
  59. 1984Zameen AasmaanKanchan Gupta
  60. 1984Asha JyotiJyoti
  61. 1984BaaziMrs. Asha Sharma
  62. 1984Maati Maangey KhoonShyamli
  63. 1983Agar Tum Na HoteMrs. Purnima Mehra
  64. 1983Mujhe Insaaf ChahiyeShakuntala
  65. 1983Prem TapasyaBela
  66. 1983NishaanRita
  67. 1982Raaste Pyar KeGauri
  68. 1982Deedar-E-YaarHusna
  69. 1982GhazabJamuna
  70. 1982Apna Bana LoRoopa
  71. 1982VijetaNeelima Singh
  72. 1982Jeevan DhaaraSangeeta
  73. 1981Ek Hi BhoolSadhana Shrivastav
  74. 1981Ghungroo Ki AwaazKajal
  75. 1981SilsilaChandni
  76. 1981DaasiTara
  77. 1981MangalsutraGayatri B. Prasad
  78. 1981Khoon Aur PaaniChampa
  79. 1981Umrao JaanAmiran/Umrao Jaan
  80. 1981Chehre Pe ChehraDaisy
  81. 1981KalyugSupriya
  82. 1981Todu Dongalu
  83. 1981BaseraaPurnima Kohli
  84. 1980Saajan Ki SaheliMoon-Moon Dhawan
  85. 1980Maang Bharo SajanaRadha
  86. 1980JudaaiGauri Singh
  87. 1980AanchalTulsi
  88. 1980Neeyat
  89. 1980Jal MahalNamita
  90. 1980Ram BalramShobha
  91. 1980Fatakadi
  92. 1980KhubsooratManju Dayal
  93. 1980Kali GhataRekha / Rashmi
  94. 1979AhinsaRadha
  95. 1979SuhaagBasanti
  96. 1979Mr. NatwarlalShanno
  97. 1979Jaani DushmanChampa
  98. 1979KartavyaNeeta
  99. 1979Prem BandhanMahua
  100. 1979Do ShikaariSunita
  101. 1978Muqaddar Ka SikandarZohrabai
  102. 1978Do MusafirBijli
  103. 1978Rahu KetuTulsi
  104. 1978MuqaddarSeema
  105. 1978Bhola BhalaChampa
  106. 1978Kasme VaadeDancer (Guest Appearance)
  107. 1978Ganga Ki SaugandDhaniya
  108. 1978GharAarti
  109. 1978KarmayogiRekha
  110. 1978Summer RainRadha
  111. 1977Palkon Ki Chhaon MeinDancer
  112. 1977Farishta Ya Qatil
  113. 1977Chakkar Pe ChakkarSheila
  114. 1977For Your SakeSarita
  115. 1977AlaapRadhakumari (Radhiya)
  116. 1977Khoon PasinaChanda
  117. 1977Immaan DharamDurga
  118. 1977Saal Solvan ChadyaWedding Entertainer
  119. 1977DildaarLata
  120. 1977Ram BharoseKiran