Rekha (South Indian actress)
| Rekha | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Josephine May 18, 1970 Kerala |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active |
1986–1996 2002-present |
Josephine, better known by her stage name Rekha, is a Malayalam and Tamil actress who acted in hit movies like Ramji Rao Speaking, Aey Auto and Sagaram Sakshi in Malayalam and Punnagai Mannan, En Bommukutty Ammavukku and Kadalora Kavithaigal in Tamil.[1] She was born in Kerala and completed her studies at Ooty in Tamil Nadu.[2] She now acts in TV serials and in character roles in films.[3] She won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam film Dasharatham
Personal life
She has been married to a seafood exporter since 1996 and has one daughter.[4]
Filmography
As actress
In order of languages in which she acted the most to least number of films.
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Vazhiyorakazhakal | ||
| 1989 | Dasharatham | Annie | Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
| 1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Rani | |
| 1990 | Oliyambukal | Usha | |
| 1990 | Arhatha | Anju | |
| 1990 | Aey Auto | Meenakshi | |
| 1990 | Randam Varavu | Indu Jayakumar | |
| 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Sr Josephine | |
| 1990 | Lal Salam | Stella | |
| 1990 | Sankarankuttikku Pennuvenam | ||
| 1990 | Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran | Radhika | |
| 1991 | Sundarikakka | - | |
| 1991 | Swanthwanam | - | |
| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Nirmala | |
| 1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Meera | |
| 1991 | Adayalam | Latha | |
| 1991 | Nettipattom | Indu | |
| 1992 | Vasudha | ||
| 1992 | Grihapravsam | Radhika | |
| 1993 | Janam | Gomathiyamma | |
| 1993 | Sarovaram | - | |
| 1994 | Bheeshmacharya | Shanthi | |
| 1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | Merlin's Sister | |
| 1994 | Sankeerthanam | ||
| 1995 | Kidilol Kidilam | Raji | |
| 1996 | Kinnam Katha Kallan | ||
| 1996 | Saamoohyapadom | ||
| 1996 | Sankeerthanam Pole | ||
| 2000 | Puraskaaram | ||
| 2005 | Udayon | ||
| 2005 | Naran | Sunanda | |
| 2006 | Chinthamani Kolacase | Lal Krishna's sister | |
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's foster mother | |
| 2006 | Prajapathi | Narayanan's mother | |
| 2006 | Jayam | Bhanumathi | |
| 2007 | Veeralipattu | Hari's mother | |
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan | Ealikutty | |
| 2007 | Nagaram | Mayor Sreelatha Varma | |
| 2008 | Chandranilekkoru Vazhi | Sulochana Kumaran | |
| 2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Dr. Susan | |
| 2009 | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Adv. Nandini | |
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Sr. Josephine | |
| 2010 | Kadaksham | Cicily's mother | |
| 2012 | My Boss | Priya's mother | |
| 2012 | Asuravithu | Shaikh Muhammed' wife | |
| 2012 | No. 66 Madhura Bus | Subhadra | |
| 2013 | Annum Innum Ennum | Indu | |
| 2013 | 3G Third Generation | Manu's mother | |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Sarah's mother |
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Jennifer | |
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan | Ranjani | |
| 1987 | Senbagame Senbagame | ||
| 1987 | Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan | ||
| 1987 | Katha Nayagan | ||
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Mercy | |
| 1988 | Megam Karuththirukku | ||
| 1988 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | ||
| 1988 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Kaveri | |
| 1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | ||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | ||
| 1989 | Paattukku Naan Adimai | ||
| 1989 | Varavu Nalla Uravu | ||
| 1989 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | ||
| 1989 | Thambi Thanga Kambi | ||
| 1989 | Pillaikkaga | ||
| 1987 | Vedikkai Enn Vadikkai | ||
| 1990 | Moodu Manthiram | ||
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | ||
| 1990 | En Kadhal Kanmani | ||
| 1990 | Varavu Nalla Uravu | ||
| 1991 | Gunaa | Rosie | |
| 1991 | Irumbu Pookkal | Guest Appearance | |
| 1991 | Vaidehi Kalyanam | Vasanthi | |
| 1992 | Idhuthanda Sattam | Lakshmi | |
| 1992 | Annamalai | Geetha | |
| 1992 | David Uncle | Malathi | |
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | Guest Appearance | |
| 1996 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Lakshmi | |
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Bhumika's mom, inspector | |
| 2003 | Kovil | Angel's mother | |
| 2003 | Villain | Shiva's Mother | |
| 2008 | Dasavatharam | Meenakshi | |
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Meenakshi | |
| 2013 | Ya Ya | Vasanthi | |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Ganga Ramadurai |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Money Money, More Money | Geetha Maadhuri |
Awards
References
- ↑ http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/146131
- ↑ "മീനുകുട്ടി വി ലവ് യൂ". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "Kamal goes bald and will kiss onscreen". One India. 23 July 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
- ↑ http://video.webindia123.com/interviews/actress/rekha/index.htm