Rekha

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the birth name?Bhanurekha Ganesan
2. What is the filmography?Appeared in over 200 films across multiple Indian languages
3. Who is Rekha?Rekha is a famous Indian actress who has acted in more than 200 movies and is known for changing her looks and roles.
4. How did Rekha start her acting career?She began as a child actress in South Indian films in the late 1950s and later entered Bollywood with her first Hindi movie in 1970.

Bollywood: The informal name for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India.
Parallel Cinema: A distinct movement in Indian cinema characterized by realistic themes, social commentary, and artistic integrity, often contrasting with mainstream commercial films.
Padma Shri: The fourth-highest civilian award in India, awarded by the Government of India for distinguished service in various fields.
Rajya Sabha: The upper house of India's Parliament, representing the states and union territories.