Rekha, whose full name is Bhanurekha Ganesan, is a famous Indian actress. She was born on October 10, 1954, in Chennai. Rekha started her acting career at a very young age. She acted in over 180 films in her long career.
She is known for her beauty and acting skills. Rekha’s most popular films include “Umrao Jaan” and “Silsila”. She won many awards for her work, including the National Film Award.
Rekha is admired for her elegance and versatility. She has played many different roles in her films. Rekha remains a beloved figure in Indian cinema. She was honored with the Padma Shri in 2010. Rekha continues to inspire many young actresses today.
Full Biography
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| Name | Rekha |
| Full Name | Bhanurekha Ganesan |
| Nick Name | The Bollywood Queen, Rekhaji, Madame X |
| Profession | Actress |
| Debut | Film Debut: As a Child Artist- Rangula Ratnam (Telugu, 1966) Film Debut: As Female Lead- Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 (Kannada, 1969) |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | 10 October 1954 |
| Age (2024) | 69 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | ♎ Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hobbies | Writing Poetry, Doing Yoga, Making Charcoal Sketches |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Net Worth | |
| Net worth (Approx) as of 2024 | $30 Million |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School/High School | Church Park Convent, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Favourite Things | |
| Color | Golden, Red |
| Actor | Dilip Kumar |
| Actress | Kangana Ranaut |
| Physical status | |
| Height | • in centimeters- 168 cm • in meters- 1.68m • in Feet Inches- 5’ 6” |
| Weight | • in Kilograms- 60 kg • in Pounds- 132 lbs |
| Body Measurement | • Chest: 34 inches • Waist: 28 inches • Biceps: 34 inches |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | Gemini Ganesan (Tamil Actor) |
| Mother | Pushpavalli (Telugu Actress) |
| Sister | Kamala Selvaraj, Radha, Jaya Sreedhar, Vijaya Chamundeswari, Revathi Swaminathan, Narayani Ganesh |
| Brother | Sathish Kumar Ganesan |
| Husband | Late Mukesh Agarwal (m. January 1990; d. October 1990) |
| Partner, Relationship, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Past Relationship | Biswajit Chatterjee, Actor Late Vinod Mehra, Former Actor Sajid Khan, Actor Late Navin Nischol, Actor Jeetendra, Actor Shatrughan Sinha, Actor Yash Kohli, Film Producer Amitabh Bachchan, Actor Late Mukesh Agarwal, Entrepreneur Akshay Kumar, Actor (Rumoured) |
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Born
Rekha was born on October 10 in Chennai, India.
Acting Debut
Rekha made her acting debut as a child actress in the Telugu film “Rangula Ratnam”.
Bollywood Debut
She made her Bollywood debut with the film “Anjana Safar”.
Film
Gained recognition with the film “Sawan Bhadon”, which was a major hit.
Successful Film
Starred in “Do Anjaane” with Amitabh Bachchan, marking the beginning of their successful on-screen pairing.
Featured Film
Featured in the blockbuster film “Muqaddar Ka Sikandar”.
Role
Received critical acclaim for her role in “Khubsoorat”.
Filmfare Best Actress
Won her first Filmfare Best Actress Award for “Khubsoorat”.
Performance
Delivered a stellar performance in “Umrao Jaan,” earning the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Her Iconic Films
Starred in “Silsila”, one of her most iconic films, alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
Film
Acted in the critically acclaimed film “Khoon Bhari Maang”, winning her second Filmfare Best Actress Award.
Marriage
Married businessman Mukesh Agarwal.
Passed Away
Her husband Mukesh Agarwal passed away.
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Made a comeback with “Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi”, for which she won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
Achievement Awards
Honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Padma Shri Awards
Received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.
Film
Appeared in the film “Super Nani”.
Indian Cinema
Rekha continued to be an influential figure in Indian cinema and an inspiration to many.
Some exciting and lesser-known facts about
- Rekha’s full name is Bhanurekha Ganesan.
- She has acted in over 180 films.
- Rekha won the National Film Award for “Umrao Jaan”.
- She was honored with the Padma Shri in 2010.
- Rekha is known for her timeless beauty and elegance.
