10.0
10.0
Kathanayagan
1988
Rekha
Acting
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CommunityBiographyvia wikipedia
Bhanurekha Ganesan (pronounced [ˈbʱaːnuɾeːkʰa ɡaɳeːʃan]; born 10 October 1954), better known by her mononymous 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 200 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 honoured her with Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour. The daughter of actors Pushpavalli and Gemini Ganesan, Rekha started her career as a child actress in Telugu films Inti Guttu (1958) and Rangula Ratnam (1966). Her first film as a lead happened with the Kannada movie Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 (1969). Her Hindi debut with Sawan Bhadon (1970) established her as a rising star, but despite the success of several of her early films, she was often panned in the press for her looks and weight. Motivated by criticism, she started working on her appearance and put effort into improving her acting technique and command of the Hindi language, resulting in a well-publicised transformation. Early recognition in 1978 for her performances in Ghar and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar marked the beginning of the most successful period of her career, and she was one of Hindi cinema's leading stars through most of the 1980s and early 1990s. For her performance in the comedy Khubsoorat (1980), Rekha received her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She followed it with roles in Baseraa (1981), Ek Hi Bhool (1981), Jeevan Dhaara (1982) and Agar Tum Na Hote (1983).
Filmography (110 movies)
10.0
10.0
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
1989
8.0
8.0
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986
as Jennifer
8.0
8.0
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
7.5
7.5
Bangalore Days
2014
as Sarah's mother
7.3
7.3
Annamalai
1992
as Shanthy
7.3
7.3
Ramji Rao Speaking
1989
as Rani
7.1
7.1
In Harihar Nagar
1990
as Sister Josephine (Annie Phillip)
7.1
7.1
Meyaadha Maan
2017
7.0
7.0
Punnagai Mannan
1986
as Ranjini
7.0
7.0
Gunaa
1991
as Rosy
6.9
6.9
Dasharatham
1989
as Annie
6.9
6.9
Pokkiri
2007
as Mrs. Mohammed Maideen Khan
6.8
6.8
My Boss
2012
as Priya's mother
6.6
6.6
Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran
1990
as Radhika
6.5
6.5
Nettippattam
1991
as Indu
6.5
6.5
Dasavatharam
2008
as Meenakshi Ragavendra
6.4
6.4
Villain
2002
as Rajalakshmi
6.4
6.4
Aye Auto
1990
as Meenakshi
6.3
6.3
Diya
2018
as Tulasi’s Mother
6.3
6.3
Uthama Puthiran
2010
as Meenakshi
6.3
6.3
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
6.2
6.2
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
as Gajalakshmi
6.2
6.2
Naran
2005
as Sunantha
6.1
6.1
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
2024
as Raji
6.1
6.1
Goli Soda 2
2018
as Seetha Kumari
6.1
6.1
Kadhal Sadugudu
2003
as Kausalya's Mother
6.0
6.0
Rajavamsam
2021
6.0
6.0
Dear Friend
2022
as Vinod's Mother
6.0
6.0
Ya Yaa
2013
6.0
6.0
Pookkalam Varavayi
1991
as Nirmala
6.0
6.0
Dhayam Onnu
1988
as Shanthi
6.0
6.0
En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom
2017
as Sandhya's mother
6.0
6.0
Kunjeldho
2021
6.0
6.0
Enga Veetu Velan
1992
6.0
6.0
Annum Innum Ennum
2013
as Indu S. Menon
6.0
6.0
Arhatha
1990
as Anju
5.8
5.8
Adayalam
1991
as Latha
5.7
5.7
2 Harihar Nagar
2009
as Sister Josephine
5.6
5.6
Bangalore Naatkal
2016
as Sarah's mother
5.5
5.5
Plan Panni Pannanum
2021
5.4
5.4
Thalaivaa
2013
as Ganga Ramadurai
5.3
5.3
100% Kaadhal
2019
as Aruna
5.2
5.2
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
2018
5.0
5.0
Galipatam
2014
5.0
5.0
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991
as Meera
5.0
5.0
Ivar Vivahitharayal...?
2009
as Adv. Nandini
4.7
4.7
Lal Salam
1990
as Stella
4.6
4.6
Dharma Prabhu
2019
as Ayyo (Yama Sr's Wife)
4.5
4.5
Avan Chandiyude makan
2007
4.4
4.4
Pachakuthira
2006
as Akash's foster mother
4.1
4.1
Prajapathi
2006
as Subhadra
4.0
4.0
Krishna
1996
as Anandhi
4.0
4.0
Money Money More Money
2011
as Geeta Madhuri (Khan's Wife)
4.0
4.0
Idhuthanda Sattam
1992
as Lakshmi
4.0
4.0
Acharam
2015
3.7
3.7
Vairam
2009
as Dr.Susan
3.3
3.3
Dagaalty
2020
as Malli's Mother
3.0
3.0
Yatra
2007
as Lajvanti
3.0
3.0
Keni
2018
2.5
2.5
Maanga
2015
2.0
2.0
Muthuramalingam
2017
1.6
1.6
Sowkarpettai
2016
as Shakthi's / Vetri's Mother
1.0
1.0
Randaam Yaamam
2025
as Savithri
Idhu Oru Thodarkathai
1987
as Radha
Vaa Magale Vaa
1994
as Kalyani
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
2016
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Vedham
2017
as Nirmala
Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990
as Uma
Kadaksham
2010
Rasa Magan
1994
Kaalam Maari Pochu
1996
as Lakshmi
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
Thiyagu
1990
as Vidhya
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1990
as Neelaveni
Randam Varavu
1990
as Indu Jayakumar
Marudhavelu
2011
Sundarikkakka
1991
Sarovaram
1993
as Devu
Pei Mama
2021
Mappillai Sir
1988
Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi
1989
Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Grihaprevesam
1992
Miriam Maa
2023
as Miriam
My God
2015
Madhu
2006
as Jennifer
Gnanapazham
1996
as nirmala
Sigaram
1991
as Sukanya
Veeran Veluthampi
1987
Makkal Aaniyittaal
1988
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988
Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham
1987
Solvadhellam Unmai
1987
Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
1988
Oliyambukal
1990
as Usha
Irumbu Pookkal
1991
En Kadhal Kanmani
1990
Krishnan Vandhaan
1987
Raasave Unnai Nambi
1988
Aadum Koothu
2006
as Manimekhala's mother
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
1987
as Kaveri
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
Vikadan
2003
Inba
2008
as Priya's Sister in law
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
2015
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
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