Rekha Biodata

Birth Name : Rekha Ganesan

Date of birth : 10/10/1954

Place of birth : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

First Movie : Rangula Ratnam

Category : Hindi

Rekha is an Indian film actress who has mainly acted in Hindi films. She was born on Oct 10 1954 at Madras, Madras State, India(Chennai). Her Parenrs are Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavalli. She considers Telugu to be her mother tongue. She also speaks Hindi, Tamil and English fluently. Rekha quit school to start a career in acting. Rekha has acted in over 180 films in a career that has spanned 40 years. In 1990, Rekha married industrialist Mukesh Aggarwal. he committed suicide. She was rumoured to have been married to actor Vinod Mehra in 1973.

Awards

Padma Shri in 2010

National Film Awards

Umrao Jaan for Best Actress in 1982

Filmfare Awards

Khubsoorat Best Actress in 1981

Khoon Bhari Maang Best Actress in 1997

Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi-Best Supporting Actress in 1997

Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003

Stardust Awards

Role Model of the year in 2006

Stardust Editors Choice Icon of the Industry in 2010

Stardust Awards - Role Model of the Industry Award in 2012

Honours and recognitions

1998: Lachhu Maharaj Award for the Best Kathak Dancer in Hindi films

2001: Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image, an award for her abiding contribution to Cinema

2006: Deenanath Mangeshkar Award

2007: Living Legend in the world of entertainment by FICCI

2008: "IMPPA (Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association) Award" for outstanding contribution to Bollywood

2009: "Raj Kapoor Pratibha Gaurav Puraskar" by the Government of Maharastra for outstanding contribution to the Indian cinema

Acting Entry

Rekha starts her actng journy as a child artist in telugu movie Rangula Ratnamin (1966). Rekha made her debut as heroine in the successful Kannada film Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 with Rajkumar in 1969. In that same year she starred in her first Hindi film, Anjana Safar but it is released 10 years later due to some problems in movie scenes. Basically recha has no intrest in acting, She work to sustain her family financially.

Film Career

In 1970 She had two releases Telugu film Amma Kosam and the Hindi film Sawan Bhadon,it is the bollywood debut movie of rekha. She acted in several commercially successful movies at 1970s, including Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972), Kahani Kismat Ki (1973), and Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974). The movie Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, in which she co-starred with Amitabh Bachchan. The movie was the biggest hit, as well as one of the biggest hits of the decade,. In 1980, Rekha appeared in the comedy Khubsoorat, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.Rekha went on to star opposite Bachchan in a number of films, most of which are hits. She also had an alleged off-screen relationship with him. Rekha starred in Ramesh Talwars family drama Baseraa, which saw her playing a woman who marries her sisters husband. In the 2000s, Rekha acted in few movies, in supporting mother roles. She started the decade with Bulandi, directed by Rama Rao Tatineni. Rekha has also been nominated as a Rajya Sabha member. She currently is the member of the Rajya Sabha (May 2012).

Movies acted by Rekha Ganesan

1966: Rangula Ratnam(Telugu)

1969: Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999(Kannada)

1970: Sawan Bhadon, Ammakosam

1971: Saaz Aur Sanam, Haseenon Ka Devata, Elaan, Dost Aur Dushman

1972: Zameen Aasmaan, Sazaa, Gora Aur Kala, Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara, Ek Bechara, Do Yaar, Double Cross, Raampur Ka Lakshman

1973: Mehmaan, Khoon Khoon, Keemat, Kashmakash, Kahani Kismat Ki, Dharma, Barkha Bahar, Anokhi Ada, Namak Haraam

1974: Woh Main Nahin, Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, Hawas, Duniya Ka Mela, Do Aankhen

1975: Zorro, Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja, Dharmatma, Aakraman, Dharam Karam

1976: Santan, Khalifa, Kabeela, Do Anjaane, Aaj Ka Mahaatma, Nagin

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

1978: Saawan Ke Geet, Ram Kasam, Rahu Ketu, Parmatma, Muqaddar, Karmayogi, Bhola Bhala, Aakhri Daku, Ganga Ki Saugandh, Ghar, Kasme Vaade, Do Musafir, Dil Aur Deewar, Muqaddar Ka Sikander

1979: Muqabla, Mr. Natwarlal, Jaani Dushman, Prem Bandhan, Kartavya, Suhaag, Do Shikaari, Ahimsa

1980: Ram Balram, Maang Bharo Sajana, Khubsoorat, Judaai, Kali Ghata, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Jal Mahal, Agreement, Neeyat, Aanchal

1981: Umrao Jaan, Saajan Ki Saheli, Chehre Pe Chehra, Kalyug, Mangalsutra, Khoon Aur Paani, Daasi, Silsila, Baseraa, Ghungroo Ki Awaaz, Ek Hi Bhool

1982: Vijeta, Mehndi Rang Layegi, Ghazab, Jeevan Dhaara, Raaste Pyar Ke, Apna Bana Lo, Deedar-E-Yaar

1983: Prem Tapasya, Film Hi Film, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Agar Tum Na Hote

1984: Khazana, Bindiya Chamkegi, Maati Maangey Khoon, Asha Jyoti, Baazi, Zameen Aasmaan, Utsav, Jhutha Sach

1985: Ram Tere Kitne Nam, Nishan, Faasle, Jhoothi

1986: Sadaa Suhagan, Musafir, Insaaf Ki Awaaz, Jaal, Locket, Janbaaz

1987: Pyar Ki Jeet, Ijaazat, Apne Apne, Sansar, Jaan Hatheli Pe

1988: Soorma Bhopali, Khoon Bhari Maang, Ek Naya Rishta, Biwi Ho To Aisi

1989: Kasam Suhaag Ki, Clerk, Souten Ki Beti, Ladaai, Bhrashtachar, Bahurani

1990: Sheshnaag, Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai, Azaad Desh Ke Gulam, Amiri Garibi