Rekha

Rekha

Rekha ( Tamil ரேகா Rekhā ; Hindi रेखा Rekhā ; actually Bhanurekha ; born October 10, 1954 in Madras , Madras ) is an Indian film actress .

Life

Rekha is the daughter of the actor Gemini Ganesan . She made her film debut in 1966 as a child under her full name Bhanurekha in Rangula Ratnam by BN Reddy , her second film appearance in Sawan Bhadon (1970) by Mohan Segal made her a star. Just as her appearance changed from the chubby child to the beautiful from the country, the quality of her roles also changed.

She earned the reputation of a femme fatale with her convincing performance of a prostitute in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978). As in this film, she formed a popular film couple with Amitabh Bachchan for several films, including in Silsila by Yash Chopra with Shashi Kapoor and Jaya Bhaduri (Bachchan's wife) and Umrao Jaan , for whom she received a National Film Award for best leading actress was awarded. In Mira Nair's film Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love , she played the Kamasutra teacher. In 2001 she played alongside Karisma Kapoor in Shyam Benegals Zubeidaa .

Her husband, the industrialist Mukesh Aggarwal committed in 1991 due to depression suicide . Thereupon Rekha was strongly attacked and attempts were made to blame her for her husband's suicide. The Indian gossip press also said she had affairs with the actors Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Mehra and Akshay Kumar .

In 1980 and 1986 she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and for 2002 she was awarded the Filmfare Award / Lifetime Achievement . Rekha has appeared in more than 170 films.

In 2006 she played in Krrish alongside Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra .

Filmography

• 1966: Rangula Ratnam
• 1968: Operation Jackpot
• 1968: Goa Dalli CID 999
• 1970: Sawan Bhadon
• 1970: Ammakosam
• 1971: Elaan
• 1971: Saaz Aur Sanam
• 1971: Haseenon Ka Devata
• 1971: Dost Aur Dushman
• 1972: Raampur Ka Lakshman
• 1972: Zameen Aasmaan
• 1972: Sazaa
• 1972: Gora Aur Kala
• 1972: Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara
• 1972: Ek Bechara
• 1972: Do Yaar
• 1972: Double Cross
• 1973: Khoon Khoon
• 1973: Anokhi Ada
• 1973: Namak Haraam
• 1973: Mehmaan
• 1973: Keemat
• 1973: Kashmakash
• 1973: Kahani Kismat Ki
• 1973: Dharma
• 1973: Barkha Bahar
• 1974: Woh Main Nahin
• 1974: Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
• 1974: Hawas
• 1974: Duniya Ka Mela
• 1974: Do Aankhen
• 1975: Dharmatma
• 1975: Aakraman
• 1975: Dharam Karam
• 1975: Zorro
• 1975: Kahte Grove Mujhko Raja
• 1975: Dafaa 302: Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder)
• 1975: Aakhri Geet
• 1976: Udaanchoo
• 1976: Khalifa
• 1976: Nagin
• 1976: Kabeela
• 1976: Do Anjaane
• 1976: Santan
• 1976: Aaj Ka Mahaatma
• 1977: Veer Arjun
• 1977: Solvan Chadya Room
• 1977: Immaan Dharam
• 1977: Khoon Pasina
• 1977: Aap Ki Khatir
• 1977: Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
• 1977: Ram Bharose
• 1977: Kachcha Choir
• 1977: Farishta Ya Qatil
• 1977: Ek Hi Raasta
• 1977: Dildaar
• 1977: Chakkar Pe Chakkar
• 1977: Alaap
• 1978: Ganga Ki Saugand
• 1978: Ghar
• 1978: Aakhri Daku
• 1978: Kasme Vaade
• 1978: Bhola Bhala
• 1978: Do Musafir
• 1978: Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
• 1978: Sawan Ke Geet
• 1978: Ram Kasam
• 1978: Rahu Ketu
• 1978: Parmatma
• 1978: Muqaddar
• 1978: Karmayogi
• 1979: Prem Bandhan
• 1979: Muqabla
• 1979: Kartavya
• 1979: Jaani Dushman
• 1979: Mr. Natwarlal
• 1979: Suhaag
• 1979: Do Shikaari
• 1979: Ahimsa
• 1980: Kali Ghata
• 1980: Jyoti Bane Jwala
• 1980: Jal Mahal
• 1980: Agreement
• 1980: Neeyat
• 1980: Aanchal
• 1980: Ram Balram
• 1980: Khubsoorat
• 1980: Judaai
• 1981: Saajan Ki Saheli
• 1981: Dushman Dost
• 1981: Chehre Pe Chehra
• 1981: Kalyug
• 1981: Mangal Sutra
• 1981: Khoon Aur Paani
• 1981: Daasi
• 1981: Silsila
• 1981: Baseraa
• 1981: Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
• 1981: Ek Hi Bhool
• 1981: Umrao Jaan
• 1982: Jeevan Dhaara
• 1982: Raaste Pyar Ke
• 1982: Apna Bana Lo
• 1982: Deedar-E-Yaar
• 1982: Vijeta
• 1982: Mehndi Rang Layegi
• 1982: Ghazab
• 1983: Nishaan
• 1983: Prem Tapasya
• 1983: Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
• 1983: Agar Tum Na Hote
• 1984: Paan khaye Saiyan Hamaar
• 1984: Bindiya Chamkegi
• 1984: Maang Bharo Sajana
• 1984: Maati Maangey Khoon
• 1984: Baazi
• 1984: Asha Jyoti
• 1984: Zameen Aasmaan
• 1984: Utsav
• 1984: Jhutha Sach
• 1985: Ram Tere Kitne Nam
• 1985: Faasle
• 1985: Jhoothi
• 1986: Jaal
• 1986: Locket
• 1986: Janbaaz
• 1986: Sadaa Suhagan
• 1986: Musafir
• 1986: Insaaf Ki Awaaz
• 1987: Khazana
• 1987: Sansar
• 1987: Jaan Hatheli Pe
• 1987: Pyaar Ki Jeet
• 1987: Ijaazat
• 1987: Apne Apne
• 1988: Biwi Ho To Aisi
• 1988: Soorma Bhopali
• 1988: Khoon Bhari Maang
• 1988: Ek Naya Rishta
• 1989: Kasam Suhaag Ki
• 1989: Clerk
• 1989: Souten Ki Beti
• 1989: Ladaai
• 1989: Bhrashtachar
• 1989: Bahurani
• 1989: Jism Ka Rishta
• 1990: Amiri Garibi
• 1990: Sheshnaag
• 1990: Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
• 1990: Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
• 1990: Aag Ka Dariya
• 1991: Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi
• 1991: Phool Bane Angaarey
• 1992: Waqt Ka Badshah
• 1992: Insaaf Ki Devi
• 1993: Geetanjali
• 1994: Madam X
• 1995: Nishana
• 1995: From Insaf Hoga
• 1996: Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
• 1996: Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love)
• 1996: Aurat Aurat Aurat
• 1997: Udaan
• 1997: Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
• 1998: Qila
• 1999: Mother
• 2000: Bulandi
• 2001: Zubeidaa
• 2001: Censor
• 2001: Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
• 2001: Lajja - Shame (Lajja)
• 2002: Dil Hai Tumhaara
• 2003: Bhoot
• 2003: Star Child - Koi Mil Gaya (Koi Mil Gaya)
• 2005: Bachke Rehna Re Baba
• 2005: Parineeta
• 2006: Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana
• 2006: Krrish
• 2006: Yatra
• 2010: Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide… Love Unites
• 2014: Super Nani

Web links

Commons : Rekha  - collection of images

• Rekha in theInternet Movie Database(English)
• More detailed biography / filmography: Rekha
• Rekha in the German dubbing file

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Amrit Dhillon, Rekha: The Untold Story by Yasser Usman exposes a dark side of Bollywood, in: The National (UAE), 11 December 2016. http://www.thenational.ae/arts-life/books/rekha-the -untold-story-by-yasser-usman-exposes-a-dark-side-of-bollywood