Rekha

Rekha (born Bhanurekha Ganesan on October 10, 1954) is a legendary Indian actress widely regarded as one of the finest performers in Indian cinema.

Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, she is the daughter of prominent Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavalli. She grew up in a Hindu family with seven sisters and one brother.

Rekha began her acting career at the remarkably young age of 13 with the Telugu film Rangula Ratnam in 1966. Her cinematic debut actually occurred slightly earlier with the Kannada film Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999, followed by the Telugu film Amma Kosam.

Full Name	Rekha
Other Name(s)	Bhanurekha Ganesan, Rekha Agarwal
Occupation	Actress
Date of Birth	10-October-1954 (71 years)
Birth Location	Madras, Madras State, India
Gender	Female
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hindu
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Height	165 cm
Weight	60 kg
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Hobbies	I love painting, I love gardening, I love experimenting with interior designs

Initially, she had aspired to become an air hostess but was deemed too young, and she also briefly considered becoming a nun before her family's financial struggles necessitated her working in films. She learned Hindi for her Bollywood debut in Sawan Bhadon.

Throughout her career spanning multiple film industries including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi, she became renowned for her versatility and her portrayals of strong, complex female characters.

She achieved significant success in Bollywood with films such as Raampur Ka Lakshman, Kahani Kismat Ki, Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, Do Anjaane, Ghar, and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. Her role as a schoolgirl in Khubsoorat and as a resolute avenger in Khoon Bhari Maang both earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a traditional courtesan in Umrao Jaan (2001).

Rekha has won multiple awards including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards throughout her career. She has been portrayed as a sex symbol in Indian media from the 1970s to the present and is acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema. Her nicknames include "The Bollywood Queen," "Rekhaji," and "Madame X". She is known for being untamed, spontaneous, strong, and fearless in her approach to cinema.

In her personal life, she is a widow; she was married to Mukesh Aggarwal from 1990 to 1991. She currently resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and her net worth is estimated at approximately $40 million.

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