Judaai (1980)
Rekha as Gauri - willed to a man who does not want her, accused of wanting his money, and refusing for years afterwards to say the sentence that would end it. She was nominated for the Filmfare.
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Indian actress · 1954–
Bhanurekha Ganesan, better known by her mononymous 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 200 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 honoured her with Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.
Rekha as Gauri - willed to a man who does not want her, accused of wanting his money, and refusing for years afterwards to say the sentence that would end it. She was nominated for the Filmfare.
Rekha's Filmfare for Best Actress - Manju, who will not keep the rules of a household that runs on them, in a film that takes the rule-maker seriously enough to have her nominated too.