Bhanurekha Ganesan, better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films.
Rekha‘s biography is of interest subject to everyone. Today we are going to present about Rekha’s height, age, girlfriend, family, education, likes and dislikes, career, earnings, etc. In a word, she is one of the top stars in India. She has a special reputation not only in her own country but all over the world. So let’s know the special and important information about her.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name: | Rekha |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Age (As of 2024): | 69 Years of 2024 |
| Husband: | Mukesh Agarwal |
| Nationality: | Indian |
PERSONAL INFORMATION
| Name | Rekha |
| Real Name | Bhanurekha Ganesan |
| Nick Name | The Bollywood Queen, Rekhaji, Madame X |
| Height | 5 Feet 6 Inch |
| Figure/Body Measurement | 34 – 28 – 34 |
| Weight | 60 Kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 10 October 1954 |
| Age (As of 2024) | 69 Years of 2024 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Present Address | Sea Spring, Bungalow No.2, B.J. Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai. 400050, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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EDUCATION
| School | Church Park Convent, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| College | Unknown |
| Educational Status | Unknown |
FAVORITE
| Food | Cakes, fried chips & biryani |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Dilip Kumar Actresses: Kangana Ranaut |
| Musicians | – |
| Song | – |
| Hobbies | Writing Poetry, Doing Yoga, Making Charcoal Sketches |
| Films | Bollywood: – Hollywood: – |
| Colour | Golden, Red |
| Perfume | LANCOME LA VIE EST BELLE |
| Director | – |
| Holiday Destinations | London & Paris |
| Likes | Cricket |
FAMILY
Father (Tamil Actor)
Gemini Ganesan
Mother (Telugu Actress)
Pushpavalli
Brother
Sathish Kumar Ganesan
Sisters
Kamala Selvaraj, Radha, Jaya Sreedhar, Vijaya Chamundeswari, Revathi Swaminathan, Narayani Ganesh
Husbands
Late. Vinod Mehra, Late. Mukesh Agarwal
Child
N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
| Affairs | 1. Biswajit Chatterjee, Actor 2. Late Vinod Mehra, Former Actor 3. Sajid Khan, Actor 4. Late Navin Nischol, Actor 5. Jeetendra, Actor 6. Shatrughan Sinha, Actor 7. Yash Kohli, Film Producer 8. Amitabh Bachchan, Actor 9. Late Mukesh Agarwal, Entrepreneur 10. Akshay Kumar, Actor (Rumoured) |
CAREER
| Acting | As a Child Artist– Rangula Ratnam (Telugu, 1966) As Female Lead– Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 (Kannada, 1969) |
| First Film | As a Child Artist– Rangula Ratnam (Telugu, 1966) |
| Career Turning Point | Best Female Debut for “As a Child Artist– Rangula Ratnam (Telugu, 1966)” |
| 1st success | “As a Child Artist– Rangula Ratnam (Telugu, 1966)” – in which she played the main role. This film gave her one of the Best Female Debut. |
| Awards | Awards, Honours, Achievements: 1981: Filmfare Awards 1985: Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards 1989: Filmfare Awards 1997: Filmfare Awards, Star Screen Awards 2003: Filmfare Awards, International Indian Film Academy Awards 2004: Bollywood Movie Awards 2006: Zee Cine Awards, Stardust Awards 2007: Zee Cine Awards 2010: Stardust Awards 2012: International Indian Film Academy Awards, Stardust Awards |
CAREER STATISTICS
Acting Roles
| YEAR | TITLE | ROLES |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Inti Guttu, Rangula Ratnam | – |
| 1969 | Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 | Mona |
| 1970 | Sawan Bhadon, Amma Kosam | Chanda, Gita |
| 1971 | Haseenon Ka Devata, Elaan, Dost Aur Dushman | Sunita/Chabili, Mala Mehta/Mary, – |
| 1972 | Zameen Aasmaan, Sazaa, Gora Aur Kala, Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara, Ek Bechara, Do Yaar, Double Cross, Raampur Ka Lakshman | Kalpana, Phoolwa, Parvati “Paro”, Kavitha, Rekha, Rekha Choudhury |
| 1973 | Mehmaan, Khoon Khoon, Keemat, Kashmakash, Kahani Kismat Ki, Dharma, Barkha Bahar, Anokhi Ada, Namak Haraam | Sheela, Sudha, Rekha, Mrs. Asha Singh, Neeta Gupta, Shyama |
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin, Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, Hawas, Duniya Ka Mela, Do Aankhen | Anjali, Janniya/Sheetal, – |
| 1975 | Zorro, Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja, Dafaa 302, Dharmatma, Aakraman, Dharam Karam | Zorro, Rina, Anu, Sheetal, Basanti |
| 1976 | Suntan, Khalifa, Kabeela, Do Anjaane, Aaj Ka Mahaatma, Nagin | Sarita, Rekha, Shobha, Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi, Mala, Sunita |
| 1977 | Saal Solvan Chadya, Ram Bharose, Kachcha Chor, Farishta Ya Qatil, Ek Hi Raasta, Dildaar, Chakkar Pe Chakkar, Alaap, Aap Ki Khatir, Immaan Dharam, Khoon Pasina, Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Wedding entertainer, Kiran, Asha, Lata, Shila Sahini, Radha Kumari, Sarita, Durga, Chanda, Dancer |
| 1978 | Saawan Ke Geet, Ram Kasam, Rahu Ketu, Parmatma, Muqaddar, Karmayogi, Bhola Bhala, Aakhri Daku, Ganga Ki Saugandh, Ghar, Kasme Vaade, Do Musafir, Muqaddar Ka Sikander | Tulsi, Deepa, Rekha, Champa, Dhaniya, Aarti Chandra, Dancer, Bijli, Zohrabai |
| 1979 | Muqabla, Mr. Natwarlal, Jaani Dushman, Prem Bandhan, Kartavya, Suhaag, Do Shikaari, Ahinsa, Gol Maal, Naya Bakra | Qawwali singer, Shanno, Champa, Mahua, Nita, Basanti, Sunita, Radha, Herself, Qawwali singer |
| 1980 | Ram Balram, Maang Bharo Sajana, Khubsoorat, Judaai, Kali Ghata, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Jal Mahal, Agreement, Neeyat, Aanchal | Shobha, Radha, Manju Dayal, Gauri Singh/Gauri S. Verma, Rekha/Rashmi, Courtesan, Namita / Gayatri Devi / Rekha, Mala Mathur, Rekha, Tulsi |
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan, Saajan Ki Saheli, Chehre Pe Chehra, Kalyug, Mangalsutra, Khoon Aur Paani, Daasi, Silsila, Baseraa, Ghungroo Ki Awaaz, Ek Hi Bhool, Chashme Buddoor | Amiran/Umrao Jaan, Moon-Moon Dhawan, Daisy, Supriya, Gayatri B. Prasad, Champa, Tara, Chandni, Purnima Kohli aka Nima, Kajal/Kiran Gomes/Ran, Sadhana Srivastav, Herself |
| 1982 | Vijeta, Mehndi Rang Layegi, Ghazab, Jeevan Dhaara, Raaste Pyar Ke, Apna Bana Lo, Deedar-E-Yaar | Neelima, Jamuna, Sangeeta Shrivastav, Gauri, Roopadevi, Husna |
| 1983 | Prem Tapasya, Nishaan, Film Hi Film, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Agar Tum Na Hote | Bela, Rita, Shakuntala, Purnima Mehra / Radha Bedi |
| 1984 | Bindiya Chamkegi, Maati Maangey Khoon, Asha Jyoti, Baazi, Zameen Aasmaan, Utsav, Jhutha Sach, Paan Khaye Saiyan Hamaar | Radha, Shyamlee (Courtesan), Asha, Asha, Vasantsena, Alka, Courtesan ‘Dil De Be Na Ham’ |
| 1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Nam, Faasle, Jhoothi | Mrs. Radha Aloknath Gupta, Maya, Kalpana Srivastav |
| 1986 | Sadaa Suhagan, Musafir, Insaaf Ki Awaaz, Jaal, Locket, Janbaaz | Laxmi, Inspector Jhansi Rani, Amita S. Singh / Meenabai, Shalu, item number |
| 1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet, Ijaazat, Apne Apne, Sansar, Jaan Hatheli Pe, Jaan Hatheli Pe | Soni, Sudha, Sharda R. Kapoor, Uma V. Sharma, Anita Mathur |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali, Khoon Bhari Maang, Ek Naya Rishta, Biwi Ho To Aisi | Drunk Woman, Aarti Verma/Jyoti, Aarti Saxena, Shalu Mehra |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki, Clerk, Souten Ki Beti, Ladaai, Bhrashtachar, Bahurani | Mrs. Sneh Kapoor, Radha S. Verma, Radha S. Verma, Bhavani, Madhuri/Malti Chaudhary |
| 1990 | Sheshnaag, Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai, Azaad Desh Ke Gulam, Amiri Garibi, Aag Ka Darya | Champa, Sharda Dayal Sharma, Bharti Bhandari, Sona |
| 1991 | Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi, Phool Bane Angaray | -, Namrata Singh |
| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | Sadhana S. Verma |
| 1993 | Geetanjali | Anjali Mehra/Geeta S. Bhardwaj |
| 1994 | Madam X | Madam X / Sonu |
| 1995 | Nishana, Ab Insaf Hoga | -, Jankidevi Prasad |
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | Sita Vajpai, Maya, Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra |
| 1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring, Udaan | Mansi, Varsha Sahay |
| 1998 | Qila | Yamini |
| 1999 | Mother | Asha Britannia |
| 2000 | Bulandi | Lakshmi |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa, Censor, Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao, Lajja | Maharani Mandira Devi, Ms. Shrivastav (Censor Board Member), Kamini Mathur, Ramdulaari |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Saritaji |
| 2003 | Bhoot, Koi… Mil Gaya | Sarita, Sonia Mehra |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba, Parineeta | Rukmini/Richa/Gurpreet, Moulin Rouge singer |
| 2006 | Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana, Krrish | Mayuri, Sonia S. Mehra |
| 2007 | Yatra, Om Shanti Om | Lajwanti, – |
| 2010 | Sadiyaan | Amrit |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Sonia Mehra |
| 2014 | Super Nani | Bharti Bhatia |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Herself |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | – |
INCOME
| Salary | Rs. 5+ crores/film |
| Total Income | $40 million |