Rekha
Born October 10, 1954 (Age: 71)
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Bhanurekha Ganesan (born 10 October 1954), better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honored her with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
Bhanurekha Ganesan (born 10 October 1954), better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honored her with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
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Filmography
Om Shanti Om
2007
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as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
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Age: 53
Krrish
2006
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as Sonia Mehra
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Age: 51
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
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as Sonia Mehra
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Age: 48
Bhoot
2003
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as Sarita
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Age: 48
Dil Hai Tumhaara
2002
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as Saritaji
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Age: 47
Bulandi
2000
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as Lakshmi
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Age: 45
Qila
1998
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as Yamini
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Age: 43
Udaan
1997
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as Varsha Sahay
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Age: 42
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997
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as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
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Age: 42
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
1997
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as Mansi
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Age: 42
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996
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as Madam Maya
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Age: 41
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996
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as Seeta Vajpayee
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Age: 41
Nishana
1995
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as Bharati
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Age: 40
Madam X
1994
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as Madam X/ Sonu
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Age: 39
Geetanjali
1993
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as Anjali / Geeta
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Age: 38
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
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as
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Age: 37
Insaaf Ki Devi
1992
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as
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Age: 37
Phool Bane Angaray
1991
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as Namrita Singh
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Age: 36
Sheshnaag
1990
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as Champa
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Age: 35
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
1990
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as Bharati Bhandari
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Age: 35
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
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as
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Age: 35
Bahurani
1989
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as Madhuri / Malti
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Age: 35
Bhrashtachar
1989
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as Bhavani Dutt
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Age: 35
Ladaai
1989
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as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
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Age: 35
Souten Ki Beti
1989
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as Mrs. Radha Verma
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Age: 34
Clerk
1989
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as
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Age: 34
Kasam Suhag Ki
1989
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as Surajmukhi
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Age: 34
Khoon Bhari Maang
1988
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as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
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Age: 33
Biwi Ho To Aisi
1988
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as Shalu S. Bhandari
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Age: 33
Ek Naya Rishta
1988
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as Aarti Saxena
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Age: 33
No Image
Akarshan
1988
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as Self
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Age: 33
Ijaazat
1987
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as Sudha
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Age: 33
Jaan Hatheli Pe
1987
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as Geeta Verma
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Age: 32
Pyar Ki Jeet
1987
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as Soni
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Age: 32
Sansar
1987
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as Uma V. Sharma
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Age: 32
Apne Apne
1987
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as Sharda Kapoor
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Age: 32
Khazana
1987
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as Anita
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Age: 32
No Image
Musafir
1986
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as Sarasawasti Pillai
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Age: 31
Jhoothi
1985
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as Kalpana Srivastav
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Age: 30
Faasle
1985
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as Maya
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Age: 30
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
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as
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Age: 30
Asha Jyoti
1984
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as Jyoti
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Age: 29
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
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as Gauri
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Age: 28
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
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as Sadhana Shrivastav
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Age: 26
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
1981
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as Kajal
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Age: 26
Silsila
1981
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as Chandni
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Age: 26
Daasi
1981
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as Tara
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Age: 26
Chashme Buddoor
1981
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as Self
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Age: 26
Mangalsutra
1981
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as Gayatri B. Prasad
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Age: 26
Khoon Aur Paani
1981
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as Champa
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Age: 26
Umrao Jaan
1981
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as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
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Age: 26
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981
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as Daisy
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Age: 26
Kalyug
1981
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as Supriya
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Age: 26
Todu Dongalu
1981
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as
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Age: 26
Saajan Ki Saheli
1981
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as Moon-Moon Dhawan
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Age: 26
Baseraa
1981
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as Purnima Kohli
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Age: 26
Maang Bharo Sajana
1980
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as Radha
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Age: 26
Judaai
1980
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as Gauri Singh
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Age: 25
Aanchal
1980
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as Tulsi
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Age: 25
Neeyat
1980
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as
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Age: 25
Jal Mahal
1980
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as Namita
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Age: 25
Ram Balram
1980
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as Shobha
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Age: 25
Fatakadi
1980
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as
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Age: 25
Khubsoorat
1980
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as Manju Dayal
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Age: 25
Kali Ghata
1980
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as Rekha / Rashmi
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Age: 25
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
1978
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as Zohrabai
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Age: 24
Do Musafir
1978
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as Bijli
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Age: 23
Rahu Ketu
1978
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as Tulsi
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Age: 23
Muqaddar
1978
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as Seema
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Age: 23
Bhola Bhala
1978
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as Champa
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Age: 23
Kasme Vaade
1978
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as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
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Age: 23
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
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as Dhaniya
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Age: 23
Ghar
1978
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as Aarti
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Age: 23
Summer Rain
1978
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as Radha
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Age: 23
Karmayogi
1978
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as Rekha
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Age: 23
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
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as Dancer
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Age: 23
For Your Sake
1977
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as Sarita
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Age: 22
Immaan Dharam
1977
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as Durga
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Age: 22
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
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as Wedding Entertainer
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Age: 22
Ram Bharose
1977
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as Kiran
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Age: 22
Dildaar
1977
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as Lata
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Age: 22
Aaj Ka Mahatma
1976
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as Mala
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Age: 21
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975
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as
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Age: 21
No Image
Woh Main Nahin
1974
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as
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Age: 19
Hawas
1974
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as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
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Age: 19
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
1973
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as Janiya
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Age: 19
Kahani Kismat Ki
1973
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as Rekha
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Age: 19
Namak Haraam
1973
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as Shyama
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Age: 19
Anokhi Ada
1973
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as
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Age: 18
Khoon Khoon
1973
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as Rekha
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Age: 18
Keemat
1973
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as Sudha
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Age: 18
Double Cross
1973
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as Rekha
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Age: 18
Gora Aur Kala
1972
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as Phoolwati
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Age: 18
Sazaa
1972
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as Tawaaif
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Age: 17
Raampur Ka Lakshman
1972
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as Rekha Chaudhary
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Age: 17
Ek Bechara
1972
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as
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Age: 17
Do Yaar
1972
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as Seema
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Age: 17
Zameen Aasmaan
1972
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as Kalpana
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Age: 17
Haseenon Ka Devata
1971
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as Sunita
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Age: 16
Intiguttu
1958
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as Child
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Age: 4