Rekha is a talented Bollywood actress who was born on 10th of October, 1954 to Tamil movie actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavalli. She has been the winner of National Award for her film Umrao Jaan. She started off her career as a heroine in a Kannada Film named ‘Goadalli CID 999’. Some of her popular movies are Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Baseraa, Khubsoorat and Khoon Bhari Maang. She received the FICCI Living Legend in the world of entertainment award in 2007.
About Rekha
Rekha is a very famous Bollywood actress. She was born on 10th of October, 1954. She is the daughter of famous Tamil movie actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavalli. Her original name is Bhanurekha Ganesan. She started her film career at the tender age of thirteen. As she was not well versed in Hindi, she had to learn it. Besides, she also took dancing lessons.
Career of Rekha
This National Award holder actress of Bollywood started off her career as a child artist in ‘Rangula Ratnam’ (Telegu Film). But she started her career as a heroine in ‘Goadalli CID 999’ (Kannada Film). She came to the limelight after her film ‘Sawan Bhadon’ of 70s. Her next big hit was ‘Do Anjaane’ opposite to Amitabh Bachchan. She was nominated for the first time in Filmfare’s ‘Best Actress’ category in 1978 for her film ‘Ghar’. Rekha has been a part of both mainstream and art cinema. She received the National Film Award for her film ‘Umrao Jaan’.
Films of Rekha
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
- Gora Aur Kala
- Silsila
- Umrao Jaan
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- Baseraa
- Namak Haraam
- Kalyug
- Ijaazat
- Utsav
- Dharmatma
- Ek hi Bhool
- Jeevan Dhara
- Khoon Bhari Maang
- Khubsoorat
- Alaap
- Biwi Ho To Aisi
- Phool Bane Angaray
- Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
- Lajja
- Dil Hai Tumhaara
- Zubeidaa
- Koi Mil Gaya
- Krrish
- Yatra
Awards won by Rekha
Some of the awards that are won by Rekha are:
Filmfare Awards: Best Actress Award for Khubsoorat (1980) Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), Best Supporting Actress Award for Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi in 1997, Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003.
Bollywood Movie Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Koi Mil Gaya (2004).
Star Screen Awards: Best Villain for Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1997).
Zee Cine Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, Forever Diva Award in 2007.
Some other awards: 1988 BFJA Awards Best Actress for Utsav, Sony Golden Glory Award of 2005, Fashionable Film Star of Idea Zee F Awards in 2006, Stardust Awards for Role Model of the Year (2006), Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in 2006, Living Legend in the world of entertainment by FICCI in 2007.
Address of Rekha
Sea Springs, Bungalow No. 2
Bandstand, Bandra
Mumbai: 400 005
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