Rekha

Rekha is the daughter of Tamil superstar Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavali. She debuted with Sawan Bhadon in 1970. She acted opposite Amitabh Bachchan in the movies Muqaddar Ka Sikandar and Mr. Natwarlal. In those years the press was full of rumours about an affair between Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha.

In 1980 and 1981 she was Bollywood's top heroine. Three movies remain her most important ones: Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Khubsoorat, Umrao Jaan and Silsila. In Silsila Yash Chopra actually narrated a triangle love story evolving around Amitabh and Jaya and Rekha.

The courtesan was a role that has always been connected with Rekha. She reappeared in similar roles in Utsav and Mira Nair's Kama Sutra. In the last years Rekha acted in one or two movies a year usually in sepcial appearances as in Pradeep Sarkar's modern version of Parineeta.

Filmographie

As Actor/Actress

1. Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana, 2007
2. Om Shanti Om, 2007
3. Yatra, 2007
4. Krrish, 2006
5. Bachke Rehna Re Baba, 2005
6. Parineeta, 2005
7. Bhoot, 2003
8. Koi ... Mil Gaya, 2003
9. Dil Hai Tumhara, 2002
10. Lajja, 2001
11. Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao, 2001
12. Sparsha, 2001
13. Zubeida, 2001
14. Bulandi, 2000
15. Kama Sutra, 1997
16. Ab Insaaf Hoga, 1995
17. Madam X., 1994
18. Geetanjali, 1993
19. Insaaf Ki Devi, 1992
20. Waqt Ka Badshah, 1992
21. Phool Bane Angarey, 1991
22. Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi, 1991
23. Ameeri Gareebi, 1990
24. Azaad Desh Ke Ghulam, 1990
25. Bahu Rani, 1990
26. Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai, 1990
27. Bala Gopaludu, 1989
28. Bhrashtachar, 1989
29. Clerk, 1989
30. Kasam Suhag Ki, 1989
31. Ladaai, 1989
32. Biwi Ho To Aisi, 1988
33. Ek Naya Rishta, 1988
34. Ijaazat, 1988
35. Khoon Bhari Maang, 1988
36. Apne Apne, 1987
37. Jaan Hatheli Pe, 1987
38. Khazana, 1987
39. Pyaar Ki Jeet, 1987
40. Sansar, 1987
41. Ghar Sansar, 1986
42. Insaaf Ki Awaaz, 1986
43. Jaal, 1986
44. Jhoothi, 1986
45. Locket, 1986
46. Sada Suhagan, 1986
47. Faasle, 1985
48. Ram Tere Kitne Naam, 1985
49. Utsav, 1985
50. Asha Jyoti, 1984
51. Bindiya Chamkegi, 1984
52. Jhootha Sach, 1984
53. Kamyab, 1984
54. Maati Maange Khoon, 1984
55. Zameen Aasman, 1984
56. Agar Tum Na Hote, 1983
57. Bandhan Kachchey Dhagon Ka, 1983
58. Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, 1983
59. Nishan, 1983
60. Prem Tapasya, 1983
61. Vijeta, 1983
62. Apna Bano Lo, 1982
63. Deedar-E-Yaar, 1982
64. Ghazab, 1982
65. Jeevan Dhara, 1982
66. Mehandi Rang Layegi, 1982
67. Raaste Pyaar Ke, 1982
68. Basera, 1981
69. Chashme Baddoor, 1981
70. Daasi, 1981
71. Ek Hi Bhool, 1981
72. Ghungroo Ki Awaaz, 1981
73. Kalyug, 1981
74. Khoon Aur Pani, 1981
75. Mangalsutra, 1981
76. Saajan Ki Saheli, 1981
77. Silsila, 1981
78. Umrao Jaan, 1981
79. Aanchal, 1980
80. Agreement, 1980
81. Chehre Pe Chehra, 1980
82. Jal Mahal, 1980
83. Judaai, 1980
84. Khubsoorat, 1980
85. Maang Bharo Sajna, 1980
86. Neeyat, 1980
87. Ram Balram, 1980
88. Ahinsa, 1979
89. Do Shikari, 1979
90. Jaani Dushman, 1979
91. Kali Ghata, 1979
92. Kartavya, 1979
93. Mr. Natwarlal, 1979
94. Muqabla, 1979
95. Suhaag, 1979
96. Aakhri Daku, 1978
97. Bhola Bhala, 1978
98. Do Musafir, 1978
99. Ganga Ki Saugandh, 1978
100. Ghar, 1978
101. Karma Yogi, 1978
102. Muqaddar, 1978
103. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, 1978
104. Parmatma, 1978
105. Prem Bandhan, 1978
106. Rahu Ketu, 1978
107. Ram Kasam, 1978
108. Sawan Ke Geet, 1978
109. Aap Ki Khatir, 1977
110. Alaap, 1977
111. Chakkar Pe Chakkar, 1977
112. Dildaar, 1977
113. Ek Hi Raasta, 1977
114. Farishta Ya Qatil, 1977
115. Imaan Dharam, 1977
116. Kachcha Chor, 1977
117. Khoon Pasina, 1977
118. Ram Bharose, 1977
119. Aaj Ka Mahatama, 1976
120. Do Anjane, 1976
121. Kabeela, 1976
122. Khalifa, 1976
123. Nagin, 1976
124. Aakraman, 1975
125. Dharam Karam, 1975
126. Dharmatma, 1975
127. Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja, 1975
128. Zorro, 1975
129. Do Aankhen, 1974
130. Duniya Ka Mela, 1974
131. Hawas, 1974
132. Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, 1974
133. Woh Main Nahin, 1974
134. Anokhi Ada, 1973
135. Barkha Bahar, 1973
136. Dharma, 1973
137. Kahani Kismat Ki, 1973
138. Kashmakash, 1973
139. Keemat, 1973
140. Mehmaan, 1973
141. Namak Haram, 1973
142. Double Cross, 1972
143. Do Yaar, 1972
144. Ek Bechara, 1972
145. Gaon Hamara Shehar Tumhara, 1972
146. Gora Aur Kala, 1972
147. Rampur Ka Laxman, 1972
148. Sazaa, 1972
149. Zameen Aasman, 1972
150. Dost Aur Dushman, 1971
151. Elaan, 1971
152. Haseeno Ka Devta, 1971
153. Saaz Aur Sanam, 1971
154. Sawan Bhadon, 1970