Rekha (South Indian actress)


Sumathi Josephine, better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who has acted in hit movies like Ramji Rao Speaking, and Aey Auto in Malayalam and, Punnagai Mannan, En Bommukutty Ammavukku and Kadalora Kavithaigal in Tamil. She was born in Kerala and completed her studies at Ooty in Tamil Nadu. She now works in TV, mostly in serials, and does occasional supporting roles in films. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for the film Dasharatham.

Personal life

Sumathi Josephine hails from Eramalloor, Alappuzha and became a leading actress in South Indian movies during the decade from 1986 to 1996. She married George Hapis, a seafood exporter in 1996. The couple has a daughter Anusha born in 1998.

Filmography

Tamil

Malayalam

Telugu

Kannada

Television Serials

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