Rekha
Actress
A legendary Bollywood actress and a Padma Shri awardee, Bhanurekha Ganesan, popularly known by her stage name, Rekha, has appeared in more than 180 films so far. Rekha debuted as a child actor with a small role in the 1958 Telugu film 'Inti Guttu' when she was just one year old. Even though she didn't want to pursue acting, she had to drop out of school and start a full-time career in acting as her family was facing a financial crisis. In 1969, Rekha got her first lead role in the Kannada film 'Operation Jackpot Nalli CID 999', which was a huge success. In the same year, she signed her first Hindi film 'Sawan Bhadon' (1970), which was a commercial success. Over the years, Rekha got many projects, but none of them made a significant change in her position in the industry. After facing multiple problems in cinema, Rekha's stardom changed after the release of 'Ghar' (1978). Some of her most notable movies include 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar', 'Do Anjaane', 'Suhaag', 'Mr. Natwarlal', 'Umrao Jaan', and 'Silsila', among others. She earned many Filmfare Awards throughout her career. Rekha also worked in parallel cinema but saw a decline in her career after 1990. In 2010, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India.
Rekha’s Best Works
Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran
Sowkarpettai
Yaadhavam
Gunaa
Meendum Mahaan
Poorna Chandra
Thirumathi Palanisamy
Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan
In Harihar Nagar
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TBA
Ayel
TBA
Sandakari
2020s
2026
Justice for Jeni
2025
Randaam Yaamam
2025
The Case Diary
2024
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
2024
My Perfectt Husband
2023
Miriam Maa
2022
Dear Friend
2021
Kunjeldho
2021
Pei Mama
2021
Plan Panni Pannanum
2021
Rajavamsam
2020
Dagaalty
2010s
2019
100% Kaadhal
2019
Cooku with Comali
2019
Dharma Prabhu
2018
Diya
2018
Goli Soda 2
2018
Keni
2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
2017
Bigg Boss
2017
En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom
2017
Lal Salam
2017
Meyaadha Maan
2017
Muthuramalingam
2017
Vedham
2016
Bangalore Naatkal
2016
Sowkarpettai
2016
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
2015
Acharam
2015
Jo and the Boy
2015
Maanga
2015
My God
2015
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
2014
Bangalore Days
2014
Galipatam
2013
Annum Innum Ennum
2013
Thalaivaa
2013
Ya Yaa
2012
My Boss
2011
Marudhavelu
2011
Money Money More Money
2010
Kadaksham
2010
Uthama Puthiran
2000s
2009
2 Harihar Nagar
2009
Ivar Vivahitharayal...?
2009
Vairam
2008
Dasavatharam
2008
Inba
2008
Pazhani
2007
Avan Chandiyude Makan
2007
Pokkiri
2007
Yatra
2006
Aadum Koothu
2006
Chinthamani Kolacase
2006
Madhu
2006
Pachakuthira
2006
Prajapathi
2005
Naran
2003
Kadhal Sadugudu
2003
Vikadan
2002
Villain
1990s
1997
Poonilamazha
1996
Gnanapazham
1996
Kaalam Maari Pochu
1996
Krishna
1994
Rasa Magan
1994
Vaa Magale Vaa
1993
Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan
1993
Sarovaram
1993
Yaadhavam
1992
Annamalai
1992
Enga Veetu Velan
1992
Grihaprevesam
1992
Idhuthanda Sattam
1992
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1991
Adayalam
1991
Gunaa
1991
Irumbu Pookkal
1991
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991
Nettippattam
1991
Pookkalam Varavayi
1991
Sigaram
1991
Sundarikkakka
1990
Arhatha
1990
Aye Auto
1990
En Kadhal Kanmani
1990
In Harihar Nagar
1990
Lal Salam
1990
Oliyambukal
1990
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran
1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Randam Varavu
1990
Thiyagu
1990
Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1980s
1989
Dasharatham
1989
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
1989
Kuttravaali
1989
Ramji Rao Speaking
1989
Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi
1988
Dhayam Onnu
1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
1988
Kathanayagan
1988
Kazhugumalai Kallan
1988
Makkal Aanaiyittal
1988
Makkal Aaniyittaal
1988
Mappillai Sir
1988
Naan Sonnathey Sattam
1988
Raasave Unnai Nambi
1988
Shenbagamae Shenbagamae
1988
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1987
Arul tharum Ayyappan
1987
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
1987
Idhu Oru Thodarkathai
1987
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Krishnan Vandhaan
1987
Meendum Mahaan
1987
Megam Karuththirukku
1987
Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham
1987
Poorna Chandra
1987
Solvadhellam Unmai
1987
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
1987
Veeran Veluthampi
1986
Kadalora Kavithaigal
1986
Punnagai Mannan
131 credits shown · 1986–2026, plus 2 titles awaiting a release date.
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