Rekhā

Indian actress
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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 (12,836 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].

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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[28], in India[29]; National Film Award for Best Actress[24], an award for best leading actress[30], in India[31], founded in 1968[32]; Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award[25], a class of award[33], in India[34], founded in 1991[35]; Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement[26], a film award category[36], in India[37], founded in 1998[38]; Screen Award for Best Villain[27], a class of award[39]; and Style Diva of the Year[40], a class of award[41].

Personal Life

Among Rekhā's spouses was Vinod Mehra[13]. Her religion is recorded as Hinduism[42]. She was affiliated with the independent politician[43].

Why It Matters

Rekhā ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,836 views/month, #3,573 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [43] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [42] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [40] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.
  27. [21] . wikidata.org.
  28. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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