Photo: https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Rekhā, born on October 10, 1954 in Chennai, Chennai district, India, is a politician, playback singer and musician. Rekhā is 71 years old as of 2026. Awards on record include Padma Shri in arts (2010), National Film Award for Best Actress (1982), Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2003) and 5 more. The listed height is 174 cm. Notable works include Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khubsoorat and Silsila.
My Take
Rekha is the kind of performer who makes me believe longevity is itself an art form. More than two hundred Hindi films, a National Film Award, Filmfare honors, and a mononym that needs no introduction. Yet what strikes me is the range hiding inside the glamour: she has been recognized for leading roles and even for playing a villain. From Silsila to Khoon Bhari Maang, she kept reinventing what an Indian leading lady could be, decade after decade. Few stars anywhere have held the screen for fifty years without becoming a nostalgia act. Rekha did, and that sustained command is what I find genuinely awe-inspiring.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rekhā
- Name (Japanese)
- レーカー
- Reading
- れーかー
- Born
- October 10, 1954 (age 71)
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Height
- 174 cm
- Occupation
- politician / playback singer / musician / actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Padma Shri in arts
- 1982 National Film Award for Best Actress
- 2003 Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
- Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Screen Award for Best Villain
- Style Diva of the Year
- 2004 Bollywood Movie Award – Best Supporting Actress
- 1981 Filmfare Award for Best Actress
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar |
| Notable work | Khubsoorat |
| Notable work | Silsila |
| Notable work | Kalyug |
| Notable work | Khoon Bhari Maang |
| Notable work | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bhanurekhaofficial/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rekha
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q465826
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rekhā born?
Born October 10, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Rekhā from?
Rekhā is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Rekhā do?
Rekhā works as politician, playback singer, musician, actor, film actor.
How tall is Rekhā?
Rekhā is 174 cm.
What is Rekhā known for?
Notable works include Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khubsoorat, Silsila.
Politician — see all → · Playback singer — see all → · More people from India →