Rekha (real name Bhanurekha Ganesan) is a popular actress from India, generally known for her work in Indian cinema. The story of Rekha who is known to many as The "Queen of Bollywood" herself has been full of criticism and controversy.

Quick Info
Marital Status: Divorced
Age: 70 Years (as of 2024)
Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Bio
Real Name: Bhanurekha Ganesan
Nicknames: The Bollywood Queen, Rekhaji, Madame X
Profession: Actress
Height: 168 cm (5’ 6”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Figure Measurements: 34-28-34
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Black
Date of Birth: 10 October 1954 (Sunday)
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
School: Church Park Convent, Chennai
Family
Father: Gemini Ganesan (Renowned Tamil Actor)


Siblings: One biological sister and numerous half-siblings, inclusive of 1/2-brother Sathish Kumar Ganesan and half of-sisters Kamala Selvaraj, Radha, Jaya Sreedhar, Vijaya Chamundeswari, Revathi Swaminathan, and Narayani Ganesh.


Residence

Address: Sea Spring, Bungalow No. 2, B.J. Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai, 400050
Career
Rekha started her acting career as a child artist with the Telugu film Rangula Ratnam in 1966. She debuted as a lead actress in Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 (Kannada, 1969).His flexibility and timeless glory made him one of the most celebrated actors in the history of Indian cinema.She featured in a few hit movies and won a few grants. counting a National Grant for Best On-screen character for Umrao Jaan (1982). In 2010, Rekha was granted the Padma Shri, India's fourth most elevated civilian respect. From his cooperation in Indian films...

Recreational facilities
Rekha appreciates composing verse, practicing yoga, and drawing with charcoal.He is too considered prompt and appreciates plant photography.

Controversies
Rekha’s life is full of proficient accomplishments and individual discussions, counting a arrangement of hyped connections and unusual incidents:

As a teenager, she faced controversy when Anjana Safar was shot, where she caused a stir with an unscripted kiss while posing with actor Biswajit Chatterjee
Rekha’s rumored marriage to actor Vinod Mehra turned into damaged by utilizing affirmations of abuse from his mother, who turned into supposedly adversarial towards Rekha.

At Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh's wedding in 1980, Rekha allegedly arrived in a white sari with sindoor on her forehead and gone up against Amitabh Bachchan, primary to a beautiful publicized incident.
Her marriage to businessman Mukesh Agarwal in 1990 caused catastrophe at the same time as he took his exceptionally claim ways of life essentially seven months after their wedding ceremony  This has caused a parcel of feedback. A few indeed called her a "witch".

Rekha Kajol questionable magazine cover
Rekha too confronted feedback for a magazine cover from the 1990s in which she and performing artist Kajol postured together in the same sweater. The photography started a across the country debate.
She had an unbalanced minute at an grant work with Hrithik Roshan, where they about had an coincidental lip-lock amid a greeting.

Relationships
Throughout her life, Rekha has been connected to different performing artists, including:


Rekha dated Biswajit Chatterjee

Rekha with Vindo Mehra

Rekha with ex boyfriend Sajid Khan

Rekha with Navin Nischol

Rekha dated Jeetendra

Rekha dated Shatrugan Sinha

Rekha dated Amitabh Bachchan
Late Mukesh Agarwal (her spouse from January to October 1990)

Rekha with late ex spouse Mukesh Agarwal
In 2023, her life story Rekha: The Untold Story started rumors approximately a potential sentimental relationship between Rekha and her chief, Farzana. Be that as it may, the creator, Yasser Usman, denied those claims, calling them a fabrication.

Net Worth
Rekha's expected web worth is circular $30 million.

Fun Facts
Rekha turned into born out of wedlock to Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli, and her father to start with denied to well known her.
She once aspired to grow to be an air hostess, however became rejected because of her younger age.
Rekha has additionally lent her voice to different actresses, which includes dubbing for Neetu Singh in Yaarana (1981) and Smita Patil in Waaris (1988).
She has an exquisite sense of favor and is known to haven't any professional fashion stylist, deciding on her very claim outfits and hairstyles.