Rekhā has built a public profile as an Indian politician, born on 10 October 1954 in Chennai.
As of 2026, she is 71 years old, and her birth date places her under the Libra sign.
She is associated with work such as Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khubsoorat and Silsila and has held the office of member of Rajya Sabha.
The sections that follow break down Rekhā's biography into quick facts, early life, career history, personal life and a year-by-year timeline.
Rekhā — Early Life, Family and Education
Rekhā was born on 10 October 1954 in Chennai, and holds Indian nationality.
Public records name her father, Gemini Ganesan and her mother, Pushpavalli. She is a sibling of Kamala Selvaraj.
She is recorded as speaking Tamil and Telugu.
Rekhā — Career and Professional Work
Rekhā works primarily as a politician, playback singer, musician and film actor.
Among the credits most often linked to Rekhā are Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khubsoorat, Silsila, Kalyug, Khoon Bhari Maang, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love and Umrao Jaan.
She has held the following offices: member of Rajya Sabha. She is affiliated with independent politician.
Rekhā — Filmography and Screen Credits
Public databases list 60 screen credits for Rekhā, spanning 1982 to 2015. That breaks down as 59 as cast member and 1 as performer.
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first. Where a release year is not on record, the entry is marked with a dash rather than guessed.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Shamitabh | cast member |
| 2014 | Super Nani | cast member |
| 2010 | Sadiyaan | cast member |
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | cast member |
| 2008 | Om Shanti Om | cast member |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | cast member |
| 2006 | Krrish | cast member |
| 2006 | Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana | cast member |
| 2006 | Yatra | cast member |
| 2005 | Parineeta | cast member |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | cast member |
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | cast member |
| 2003 | Bhoot | cast member |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | cast member |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | cast member |
| 2001 | Lajja | cast member |
| 2001 | Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | cast member |
| 2000 | Bulandi | cast member |
| 1998 | Qila | cast member |
| 1997 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | cast member |
| 1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring | cast member |
| 1997 | Udaan | cast member |
| 1996 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | cast member |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | cast member |
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | cast member |
| 1995 | Ab Insaf Hoga | cast member |
| 1995 | Nishana | cast member |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | cast member |
| 1991 | Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi | cast member |
| 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | cast member |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | cast member |
| 1990 | Amiri Garibi | cast member |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki | cast member |
| 1989 | Ladaai | cast member |
| 1989 | Bahurani | cast member |
| 1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisi | cast member |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | cast member |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali | cast member |
| 1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | cast member |
| 1987 | Ijaazat | cast member |
| 1987 | Jaan Hatheli Pe | cast member |
| 1987 | Khazana | cast member |
| 1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet | cast member |
| 1987 | Sansar | cast member |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | cast member |
Rekhā — Awards and Recognition
She has received 10 documented honours. The table below lists each award with the year it was conferred, where a year is on record.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Padma Shri in arts | 2010 |
| National Film Award for Best Actress | 1982 |
| Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award | 2003 |
| Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement | — |
| Screen Award for Best Villain | — |
| Style Diva of the Year | — |
| Bollywood Movie Award – Best Supporting Actress | 2004 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress | 1981 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress | 1989 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | 1997 |
Rekhā — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
She is married to Vinod Mehra.
She is associated with Hyderabad as a place of residence.
Rekhā — Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Rekhā stands 174 cm tall, which converts to roughly 5′ 9″ and 1.74 m.
| Height (cm) | 174 cm |
|---|---|
| Height (feet) | 5′ 9″ |
| Height (metres) | 1.74 m |
Rekhā — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
Net-worth figures for Rekhā circulate widely online, but almost none of them come from an audited or officially published source. BioStar does not invent or repeat unsourced numbers, so no dollar figure is stated on this page.
What can be said from the public record is where her income is likely to originate: professional work as a politician, playback singer, musician and film actor, brand partnerships, sponsored social content, project fees and royalties from credited work and public office remuneration.
If a verified figure is published by a credible outlet — a company filing, an election affidavit, or an official disclosure — this section will be updated with the source attached.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Rekhā — Career Timeline
- 1954Born in Chennai.
- 1981Received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- 1982Earliest credit on record: Ghazab.
- 1982Received the National Film Award for Best Actress.
- 19846 credited releases including Utsav and Asha Jyoti.
- 19875 credited releases including Ijaazat and Jaan Hatheli Pe.
- 19884 credited releases including Biwi Ho To Aisi and Khoon Bhari Maang.
- 1989Received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- 1997Received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- 2003Received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
- 2004Received the Bollywood Movie Award – Best Supporting Actress.
- 2010Received the Padma Shri in arts.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q465826 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
