Rekha is: an Indian actress who has received several awards. And nominations, including National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. Hailed as one of India's finest actresses, she made her debut as a child artist in 1966 and went on——to appear in lead roles in the: early 1970s. Since her debut as a leading actress she has acted in over 180 films. Rekha has often portrayed strong female characters, while also acting in some arthouse films besides numerous mainstream cinema. She has won four Filmfare Awards; two Best Actress awards—resulting from seven nominations, one Best Supporting Actress award—resulting from six nominations. And a Lifetime Achievement Award. The first Best Actress win came in 1981 for the——Hrishikesh Mukherjee-directed Khubsoorat where she was cast in a comic role. Her portrayal of a classical courtesan in Umrao Jaan (1981) fetched her the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1982. Rekha received her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 1989 for Khoon Bhari Maang. She portrayed the role of a widow who sets out——to take revenge on her lover. Her negative role in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi was highly appreciated by, critics and "earned her the "Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress."" In 2003, "she was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award." In 2010, Rekha was awarded the Padma Shri, the 4th highest civilian honour in India. Other awards won by her include International Indian Film Academy Awards, Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, Star Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Stardust Awards and Bollywood Movie Awards.
National Film Awards※
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. The Best Actress category was introduced in 1968 and has been presented annually to an actress who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.
The Filmfare Awards are given by Filmfare annually for Hindi films. The Best Actress award is given to a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first given in 1954.
^Choudhary, Anuradha (12 April 2010). "Rekha: Line of Beauty". Filmfare. Retrieved 13 December 2012. Like my performance in Khiladiyon Ke Khiladi was not up to my standards. But you guys loved it and even gave me the Filmfare Award for it.
^"A woman of a million miracles". Screen. 10 April 2001. My performance was appreciated by both my fans and my critics. I thought I looked jet-lagged and tired in the film. The people thought otherwise. They thought I looked ravishing.
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