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Early life and work. Rekha as a child, 1950s. She was born to Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli, both were South Indian actors. Rekha was born Bhanurekha Ganesan in Madras (present-day Chennai) on 10 October 1954 to South Indian actors Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli, when the couple were unmarried.
Rekha is the illegitimate child of late South Indian actors Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli. His father even refused to acknowledge his paternity towards Rekha. Rekha has one real sister, five half sisters and one half brother from her father Gemini Ganesan. A travel freak, Rekha dreamt of becoming an air hostess in her younger days.
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Rekha. Actress: Koi... Mil Gaya. Bhanurekha was born in the Tamil-speaking Ganesan household on October 10, 1954. Her dad was the popular Tamil actor, Gemini, while her mom was a popular Telugu actress, Pushpavalli. She has seven sisters and one brother.
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Jul 3, 2023 · Rekha, a living legend with over 54 years of cinema experience, shares her life, style, and secrets in a rare interview and photoshoot with Vogue. Learn about her roles, influences, inspirations, and the art of living like an Indian princess.
Rekha at the Screen Awards, 2008. Rekha is an Indian actress who has had a prolific career in Hindi films, and is acknowledged as one of the finest actresses of Indian cinema.
YearTitleRole2018Cameo in "Rafta Rafta Medley"2015Herself2014Bharti Bhatia2013Sonia MehraOct 10, 2019 · On Rekha's 65th birthday today, here's our ode to the Umrao Jaan star's enigmatic life and how a movie-obsessed India looks at her, with awe and oodles of mystery. She is at once accessible and yet, forever unknowable.
Rekha is a Bollywood actress who has acted in over 180 films since 1970. She is known for her strong female roles, her seductive voice and eyes, and her affair with Amitabh Bachchan.