Rekhā

Summary

Rekhā is a human^[1]. She was born in Chennai^[2]. She was born on October 10, 1954^[3]. She worked as a politician^[4], playback singer^[5], musician^[6], actor^[7], and film actor^[8]. She ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,913 views/month, #3,573 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Rekhā's place of birth was Chennai^[2].
• Rekhā was born on October 10, 1954^[3].
• Rekhā was born on January 1, 1954^[10].
• Rekhā's father was Gemini Ganesan^[11].
• Rekhā's mother was Pushpavalli^[12].
• Rekhā was married to Vinod Mehra^[13].
• Rekhā held citizenship in India^[14].
• Rekhā is identified as part of the Indians ethnic group^[15].
• Rekhā's professions included politician^[4].
• Rekhā worked as a playback singer^[5].
• Rekhā's professions included musician^[6].
• Rekhā's professions included actor^[7].
• Rekhā's professions included film actor^[8].
• Rekhā held the position of member of Rajya Sabha^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Rekhā is Muqaddar Ka Sikandar^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Rekhā is Khubsoorat^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Rekhā is Silsila^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Rekhā is Kalyug^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Rekhā is Khoon Bhari Maang^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Rekhā is Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love^[22].
• Rekhā received the Padma Shri in arts^[23].
• Rekhā received the National Film Award for Best Actress^[24].
• Rekhā received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award^[25].
• Rekhā received the Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement^[26].
• Rekhā received the Screen Award for Best Villain^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: IN^[29]

• Began / founded: 1954-09-10^[30]

• MusicBrainz ID: b2918404-8c46-415f-a419-779516c9dfc5^[31]

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Origins and Family

Born in Chennai^[2], Rekhā… Recorded date of birth include October 10, 1954^[3] and January 1, 1954^[10]. Her father was Gemini Ganesan^[11]. Her mother was Pushpavalli^[12]. She is identified as part of the Indians ethnic group^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4], playback singer^[5], musician^[6], actor^[7], and film actor^[8]. Rekhā held the position of member of Rajya Sabha^[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Muqaddar Ka Sikandar^[17], Khubsoorat^[18], Silsila^[19], Kalyug^[20], Khoon Bhari Maang^[21], and Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Padma Shri in arts^[23], a class of award^[32], in India^[33]; National Film Award for Best Actress^[24], an award for best leading actress^[34], in India^[35], founded in 1968^[36]; Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award^[25], a class of award^[37], in India^[38], founded in 1991^[39]; Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement^[26], a film award category^[40], in India^[41], founded in 1998^[42]; Screen Award for Best Villain^[27], a class of award^[43]; and Style Diva of the Year^[44], a class of award^[45].

Personal Life

Among Rekhā's spouses was Vinod Mehra^[13]. Her religion is recorded as Hinduism^[46]. She was affiliated with the independent politician^[47].

Why It Matters

Rekhā ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,913 views/month, #3,573 of 1,000,298).^[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

FAQs

Where was Rekhā born?

Rekhā's place of birth was Chennai^[2].

Who were Rekhā's parents?

Rekhā's father was Gemini Ganesan^[11]. Rekhā's mother was Pushpavalli^[12].

Who was Rekhā married to?

Rekhā's spouses include Vinod Mehra^[13].

What did Rekhā do for work?

Rekhā worked as politician^[4], playback singer^[5], musician^[6], actor^[7], and film actor^[8].

What awards did Rekhā receive?

Honors received include Padma Shri in arts^[23], National Film Award for Best Actress^[24], Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award^[25], and Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement^[26].