Bhanurekha Ganesan (born 10 October 1954), better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honored her with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
Rekha has 155 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Krrish with 3 titles. Signature works include Krrish, Koi... Mil Gaya, Aurat Aurat Aurat. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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