Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Biography
Rekha was born as Bhanurekha Ganesan on the 10th of October in 1954 in Chennai. She is one of the most brilliant as well gorgeous actresses of Bollywood. Well, in this article, we will present you with the biography of Indian actress Rekha.
Early life
Acting is in her blood. Her father Gemini Ganesan was a well known Tamil actor and her mother Pushpavalli was a Telugu actress. It is said that her parents did not tie wedding knots. Infact, people are of the say that, when Rekha was born, her father didn't even make the declaration of his paternity. It was in the early 1970s that, she established her foot in the Indian film industry. To know the complete life history of Rekha, read on.
She is believed to have had several relationships. She became the hottest topic of gossip. All the magazines and newspapers were filled with rumors of Rekha's relationship with Bollywood stars Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Kiran Kumar, and Amitabh Bachchan. But, none of the relationships worked out and she finally got married to a Delhi based businessman Mukesh Aggarwal in the year 1990. However, he committed suicide the next year in 1991.
Film Career
Rekha made her first public appearance as a child artist in the Telugu film Rangula Ratnam (1966). Goadalli CID 999, a Kannada film was her first film in which she played the lead role of heroine. She worked in a number of Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. Her Hindi film Sawan Bhadon was a major hit in the box office. This film brought her stardom overnight. After that, she was offered plenty of roles, but most of the roles demanded her to be portrayed as a glamour girl.
She did a number of films, some of which were very successful. To name a few, we have Kahani Kismat Ki, Raampur Ka Lakshman, and Pran Jaaye Par Vachan Na Jaaye. She got her first serious role in 1976, when she was signed for 'Do Anjaane' with Amitabh Bachchan. After that, she was offered lot of challenging roles of different genre and she took up the challenge and proved her worth. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar brought a lot of name and fame. Then, she kept climbing the ladders of success.
Awards Won
Filmfare Best Actress Award
National Film Award for Best Actress
Filmfare Best Actress Award
Star Screen Award Best Villain
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
Dinanath Mangeshkar Award
Role Model Award by MAX Stardust
Filmography
1. Krrish 2 (2009) (announced) .... Sonia Mehra
2. Sadiyaan (2008) (filming) .... Amrit
3. Yatra (2006) .... Lajwanti
4. Krrish (2006) .... Sonia S. Mehra
5. Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana (2006) .... Mayuri
6. Parineeta (2005) .... Moulin Rouge singer
7. Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005) .... Rukmini/Richa/Gurpreet
8. Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) .... Sonia Mehra
9. Bhoot (2003) .... Sarita
10. Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) .... Saritaji
11. Lajja (2001) .... Ramdulaari
12. Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao (2001) .... Kamini Mathur
13. Censor (2001) .... Ms. Shrivastav (Censor Board Member)
14. Zubeidaa (2001) .... Maharani Mandira Devi
15. Bulandi (2000) .... Lakshmi
16. Mother (1999) .... Asha Britannia
17. Qila (1998) .... Yamini
18. Udaan (1997) .... Varsha Sahay
19. Aastha: In the Prison of Spring (1997) .... Mansi
20. Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) .... Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
21. Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) .... Maya
22. Aurat Aurat Aurat (1996) .... Sita Vajpai
23. Ab Insaf Hoga (1995) .... Jankidevi Prasad
24. Nishana (1995)
25. Madam X (1994) .... Madam X/Sonu
26. Geetanjali (1993/I) .... Anjali Mehra/Geeta S. Bhardwaj
27. Insaaf Ki Devi (1992) .... Sadhana S. Verma
28. Time Machine (1992)
29. Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
30. Phool Bane Angaarey (1991) .... Namrita Singh
31. Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi (1991)
32. Amiri Garibi (1990) .... Sona
33. Aag Ka Dariya (1990)
34. Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990) .... Bharti Bhandari
35. Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990) .... Sharda Dayal Sharma
36. Sheshnaag (1990)
37. Bahurani (1989) .... Madhuri/Malti Chaudhary
38. Bhrashtachar (1989) .... Bhavani
39. Ladaai (1989) .... Shakuntala Verma
40. Souten Ki Beti (1989) .... Radha S. Verma
41. Clerk (1989) .... Mrs. Sneh Kapoor
42. Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
43. Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) .... Shalu Mehra
44. Ek Naya Rishta (1988) .... Aarti Saxena
45. Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) .... Aarti Saxena/Jyoti
46. Soorma Bhopali (1988) .... Drunk Woman (Sp Appearance)
47. Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987)
48. Sansar (1987) .... Uma V. Sharma
49. Apne Apne (1987) .... Sharda R. Kapoor
50. Ijaazat (1987) .... Sudha
51. Pyaar Ki Jeet (1987) .... Soni
52. Janbaaz (1986) .... Cabaret Singer (Guest Appearance)
53. Locket (1986) .... Shalu
54. Jaal (1986) .... Amita S. Singh/Sundari/Meenabai
55. Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986) .... Inspector Jhansi Rani
56. Musafir (1986)
57. Sadaa Suhagan (1986) .... Laxmi
58. Jhoothi (1985) .... Kalpana Srivastav
59. Faasle (1985) .... Maya
60. Nishan (1985)
61. Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985) .... Mrs. Radha Aloknath Gupta
62. Jhutha Sach (1984) .... Alka
63. Utsav (1984) .... Vasantsena
64. Zameen Aasmaan (1984)
65. Baazi (1984) .... Asha
66. Asha Jyoti (1984) .... Jyoti
67. Maati Maangey Khoon (1984) .... Shyamlee (Courtesan)
68. Bindiya Chamkegi (1984) .... Bindiya/Radha A. Kumar/Radha S. Kapoor
69. Khazana (1984)
70. Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) .... Mrs. Neena Mehra/Mrs. Radha Bedi
71. Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983) .... Shakuntala
72. Film Hi Film (1983) .... (Special Appearance)
73. Prem Tapasya (1983) .... Bela
74. Deedar-E-Yaar (1982) .... Husna
75. Apna Bana Lo (1982) .... Roopadevi
76. Raaste Pyar Ke (1982)
77. Jeevan Dhaara (1982) .... Sangeeta Shrivastav
78. Ghazab (1982) .... Jamuna
79. Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
80. Vijeta (1982) .... Neelima
81. Ek Hi Bhool (1981) .... Sadhana Srivastav
82. Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (1981) .... Kajal/Kiran Gomes/Rani
83. Baseraa (1981) .... Purnima Kohli aka Nima'
84. Silsila (1981) .... Chandni
85. Daasi (1981)
86. Khoon Aur Paani (1981)
87. Mangalsutra (1981) .... Geyetri B. Prasad
88. Kalyug (1981) .... Supriya
89. Chehre Pe Chehra (1981) .... Daisy
90. Saajan Ki Saheli (1981) .... Moon-Moon Dhawan
91. Umrao Jaan (1981) .... Amiran / Umrao Jaan
92. Aanchal (1980) .... Tulsi
93. Neeyat (1980)
94. Agreement (1980) .... Mala Mathur
95. Jal Mahal (1980)
96. Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980) .... Courtesan (Special appearance)
97. Kali Ghata (1980) .... Rekha/Rashmi
98. Judaai (1980) .... Gauri Singh/Gauri S. Verma
99. Khubsoorat (1980) .... Manju Dayal
100. Maang Bharo Sajana (1980) .... Radha
101. Ram Balram (1980) .... Shobha
102. Ahimsa (1979)
103. Do Shikaari (1979) .... Sunita
104. Suhaag (1979) .... Basanti
105. Kartavya (1979)
106. Prem Bandhan (1979)
107. Jaani Dushman (1979) .... Champa
108. Mr. Natwarlal (1979) .... Shanno
109. Muqabla (1979) .... Qawwali singer
110. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) .... Zohrabai
111. Dil Aur Deewar (1978)
112. Do Musafir (1978) .... Bijli
113. Bhola Bhala (1978) .... Champa
114. Kasme Vaade (1978) .... Dancer (Guest Appearance)
115. Aakhri Daku (1978)
116. Ghar (1978) .... Aarti Chandra
117. Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) .... Dhaniya
118. Karmayogi (1978) .... Rekha
119. Muqaddar (1978)
120. Parmatma (1978) .... Deepa
121. Rahu Ketu (1978) .... Tulsi
122. Ram Kasam (1978)
123. Sawan Ke Geet (1978)
124. Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977) .... Dancer (Guest Appearance)
125. Khoon Pasina (1977) .... Chanda
126. Immaan Dharam (1977) .... Durga
127. Aap Ki Khatir (1977) .... Sarita
128. Alaap (1977) .... Radhakumari "Radhiya"
129. Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977) .... Shila Sahini
130. Dildaar (1977)
131. Ek Hi Raasta (1977)
132. Farishta Ya Qatil (1977)
133. Kachcha Chor (1977)
134. Ram Bharose (1977) .... Kiran
135. Saal Solvan Chadya (1977) .... Wedding entertainer
136. Nagin (1976) .... Sunita
137. Aaj Ka Mahaatma (1976) .... Mala
138. Do Anjaane (1976) .... Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
139. Kabeela (1976)
140. Khalifa (1976)
141. Santan (1976)
142. Dharam Karam (1975) .... Basanti
143. Aakraman (1975) .... Sheetal
144. Dharmatma (1975) .... Anu
145. Dafaa 302: Indian Penal Code Section 302 (Section of Murder) (1975)
146. Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
147. Zorro (1975/II)
148. Do Aankhen (1974)
149. Duniya Ka Mela (1974)
150. Hawas (1974) .... Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
151. Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974) .... Janniya
152. Woh Main Nahin (1974)
153. Namak Haraam (1973) .... Shyama
154. Anokhi Ada (1973) .... Neeta Gupta
155. Barkha Bahar (1973)
156. Dharma (1973) .... Mrs. Asha Singh
157. Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) .... Rekha
158. Kashmakash (1973)
159. Keemat (1973) .... Sudha
160. Khoon Khoon (1973)
161. Mehmaan (1973) .... Sheela
162. Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) .... Rekha Choudhury
163. Double Cross (1972) .... Rekha
164. Do Yaar (1972)
165. Ek Bechara (1972)
166. Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara (1972) .... Parvati (Paro)
167. Gora Aur Kala (1972) .... Phoolwa
168. Sazaa (1972)
169. Zameen Aasmaan (1972) .... Kalpana
170. Dost Aur Dushman (1971)
171. Elaan (1971) .... Mala Mehta/Mary
172. Haseenon Ka Devata (1971) .... Sunita/Chabili
173. Saaz Aur Sanam (1971)
174. Ammakosam (1970)
175. Sawan Bhadon (1970) .... Chanda
176. Rangula Ratnam (1966) (as Baby Bhanurekha)