Cast

Rekha

1954

Active years (films on this site)

1981–2001

Genres

DramaHistoryCrimeBiography

Schools and movements

Indian Parallel CinemaWomen Directors

Directors worked with

Shyam Benegal2 filmsGovind Nihalani1 filmMira Nair1 film

Biography

Bhanurekha Ganesan, 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.

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Awards and honours

International

• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award 2003
• IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award 2012
• Screen Award for Best Villain
• Style Diva of the Year
• Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement

National / local

• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 1981
• National Film Award for Best Actress 1982
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress 1989
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress 1997
• Bollywood Movie Award – Best Supporting Actress 2004
• Padma Shri in arts 2010
• Padma Shri

4 films on this site

1. Kalyug 1981 · Shyam Benegal · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
2. Vijeta 1982 · Govind Nihalani · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
3. Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love 1996 · Mira Nair · IMDb 6.0 · Cast
4. Zubeidaa 2001 · Shyam Benegal · IMDb 6.6 · Cast