Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Hometown | Chennai |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
Latest News about Rekha
08/12/2025
Rekha was honored at the Red Sea International Film Festival during a special 4K screening of Umrao Jaan. The event highlighted her long-standing influence on Indian cinema and brought renewed attention to one of her most celebrated performances.
01/01/2025
Rekha appeared with fashion designer Manish Malhotra during New Year celebrations, and the moment was shared publicly on social media. The post drew wide attention because it featured the actress in a rare personal celebration at the start of 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Bhanurekha Ganesan |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Bollywood Queen, Rekhaji, Madame X, The Queen Of Bollywood |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2022) | 68 Years |
|---|---|
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Sea Spring, Bungalow No.2, B.J. Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai. 400050 |
| Hobbies | Writing Poetry, Doing Yoga, Making Charcoal Sketches, Gardening, Painting |
| Age (as of 2024) | 70 Years |
Family
| Father | Gemini Ganesan (Tamil Actor) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Pushpavalli (Telugu Actress) |
| Siblings | Sathish Kumar Ganesan, Kamala Selvaraj, Radha, Jaya Sreedhar, Vijaya Chamundeswari, Revathi Swaminathan, Narayani Ganesh |
| Spouse | Mukesh Agarwal (industrialist, died by suicide) |
Career
| Debut as child artist in Telugu film Rangula Ratnam (1966) | |
| Lead debut in Kannada film Operation Jackpot Nalli CID 999 (1969) | |
| Hindi debut in Sawan Bhadon (1970) | |
| National Film Award for Best Actress for Umrao Jaan (1981) | |
| Padma Shri award in 2010 | |
| Nominated to Rajya Sabha in 2012 | |
| Breakthrough role in social drama Ghar (1978) as a rape victim | |
| Starred in over 200 films across multiple languages | |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Umrao Jaan (1981) | |
| Three additional Filmfare Award nominations | |
| Three Filmfare Awards total |
Favourites
| Actress | Kangana Ranaut |
|---|---|
| Actor | Dilip Kumar |
| Colours | Golden, Red |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/legendaryrekhaofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/aboutRekha/ | |
| https://x.com/ImRekhaOfficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rekha is the daughter of late South Indian actors Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli. | |
| 2. She aspired to become an air hostess when she was younger due to her love for travel. | |
| 3. Rekha has one biological sister, five half-sisters, and one half-brother from Gemini Ganesan. | |
| 4. Initially, she faced discrimination in the film industry because of her dark complexion, being called names like 'ugly duckling'. | |
| 5. Besides acting, Rekha has done voice-over work for veteran actresses like Neetu Singh and Smita Patil. | |
| 6. At R. D. Burman's request, she also ventured into singing, recording two songs for the movie Khoobsurat (1980). | |
| 7. Rekha does not have a fashion stylist and has always chosen her own outfits and hairstyles. | |
| 8. She is known for her punctuality, unlike many other Bollywood celebrities. | |
| 9. In 1982, Rekha won the National Award for Best Actress for her role in Umrao Jaan (1982). | |
| 10. In 2012, she was nominated to the upper house of parliament alongside cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. | |
| 11. Rekha is a strict vegetarian and now prefers to spend her time gardening and painting in solitude. | |
| 12. She has been credited for her ability to reinvent herself multiple times throughout her career and sustain her status despite periods of decline. | |
| 13. Her marriage to Delhi-based industrialist Mukesh Agarwal ended tragically when he died by suicide seven months into the marriage. | |
| 14. She was molested at the age of 15 during her early career. |