Rekha Rana
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| Born | Rekha Rana New Delhi, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Dancer, Model |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | rekharana |
Rekha Rana is a Bollywood actress, theater artist, winner of Miss Delhi, Photogenic Face and Beautiful Smile titleholder in 2007. She is the brand ambassador for South African NGO called 'Star NGO' and 'Save Our Women' Campaign.[1] Her first movie Ab Hoga Dharna Unlimited which is themed on Anna Hazare's Dharna released on 13 April 2012.[2][3]
About
[edit]Rekha Rana is an International award winning Actress, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. She has received over 47 International Awards for Best Actress all over India and abroad.
Her film "Tara The Journey of Love & Passion" was submitted to the 87th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The movie has received over 150 International Awards in 110 International Film Festivals Worldwide.
Rekha Rana is an alumna of New York Film Academy Los Angeles, CA., and worked in theatre with Dinesh Thakur’s Ank Theatre Group. She has completed over 200 shows internationally, of the famous plays 'Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya' and "Hai Mera Dil". Her upcoming movie is ‘Yahan Ameena Bikti Hai’ which is directed and produced by Kumar Raj.
Rekha Rana's passion for humanitarian projects, including education in India, led her to be the World Ambassador for ‘Heart for India Foundation’ founded by Princess Francoise Sturdza, and also supporting and working with UNICEF.
Early life
[edit]Rekha Rana was born in New Delhi, India. She spent her school life in High School Green Field, New Delhi. She participated in cultural activities including dancing, swimming and drama in her school. She joined Barry John Acting School after completed her degree in Delhi College of Arts and Commerce to enhance her passion towards drama.[4][5]
Career beginnings
[edit]She won Best Actress Award for her performance in the short film Take Care at Rangs Singapore film festival, 2010. She had been interested in theatre and had participated in many plays as the leading lady including Dinesh Thakur's Jis Lahore Nahi Dekhiya Oh Jameya Nahi. She was signed with the two films produced by Crescendo Productions in lead roles.[6] It is said that she is signed in the Hindi and Tamil versions of I hate Valentine's Day film being directed by Hemant Nilim das. As she is interested in humanitarian work, she has joined women's helmet promotion, started on 8 March 2010 at International Women's Day to make awareness among women wearing helmets.[7][8] Rekha Rana performed more than 150 stage shows all over India and abroad with the Ank Theatre Group.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ab Hoga Dharna Unlimited | Hindi | Female lead | Released on 13 April 2012[1][9][10][non-primary source needed] |
| 2013 | Tara: The Journey of Love and Passion | Hindi | Female lead | Released on 12 July 2013 [11] |
| 2016 | Yahan Ameena Bikti Hai | Hindi | Female lead | Filming [12] |
| 2014 | Cinema Star | Tamil | Supporting lead | Released on 12 January 2015 |
| 2024 | Ameena | Hindi | Main lead | Released on 11 April 2024 |
Awards
[edit]Cameroons International Film Festival - 2016
[edit]Best Actress Award - Rekha Rana
Received Best Actress Award from Cameroons International Film Festival on 2016
5th Jaipur International Film Festival - 2013
[edit]Best Debut Actress Award - REKHA RANA
Award received from Jaipur International Film Festival on 2013 for the Awards winning Super Hit Movie "TARA"
Nasik International Film Festival - 2013
[edit]Best Actress Debut Awards
Award received from Nasik International Film Festival on 2013 for the Awards winning Super Hit Movie "TARA"
Virginia Asian International Film Festival, USA - 2013
[edit]Best Actress Award - REKHA RANA
Virginia Asian International Film Festival held at USA on 2013, Rekha Rana received the Best Actress Award.
Lions Club International Gold Awards - 2014
[edit]Best Actress Debut Awards
Rekha Rana received yet another Best Actress Award from Lions Club International Gold Awards on 2014
Lions Club Giants Group Of Juhu - 2013
[edit]Appreciation Award - REKHA RANA
Award received from Lions Club Giants Group of Juhu on 201 for the Awards winning Super Hit Movie "TARA"
Braintree International Film Festival USA - 2013
[edit]Best Actress Awards - Rekha Rana
Rekha Rana received yet another Best Actress Award from Braintree International Film Festival USA on 2013
International Film Festival Of Kanyakumari - 2013
[edit]Best Actress Award - REKHA RANA
Award received from International Film Festival of Kanyakumari on 2013 for the Awards winning Super Hit Movie "TARA"
2nd Darbhanga International Film Festival - 2014
[edit]Best Actress Award
Rekha Rana received yet another Best Actress Award from 2nd Darbhanga International Film Festival on 2014
Ashtavinayak Trust - 2013
[edit]Best Actress Award - REKHA RANA
Award Received for Best Actress in Socio-related film for the Awards winning Super Hit Movie "TARA"
Shakshiyat Magazine At Jaipur - 2014
[edit]Shakshiyat Award
Rekha Rana received Shakshiyat Award from Shakshiyat Magazine at Jaipur on 2014.
Chennai Women’s International Film Festival - 2014
[edit]Best Actress Award - REKHA RANA
Award Received for Best Actress from Chennai Women’s International Film Festival
KAF Business Entertainment Global Award - 2014
[edit]Best Actress Award - 2014
Rekha Rana received yet another Best Actress Award from KAF Business Entertainment Global Award on 2014.
Paraj Mumbai Short Film Festival - 2014
[edit]Best Actress Award - REKHA RANA
Rekha Rana received yet another Best Actress Award from Paraj Mumbai Short Film Festival on 2014
Lions Club Friends Circle - 2015
[edit]Appreciation Award - 2014
Rekha Rana received another Appreciation Award for film Tara at Lions Club Friends Circle on 2015
Socio-Related Film International Women’s Day - 2014
[edit]Best Actress Award - Rekha Rana
Award received from a Socio-related Film International Women’s Day on 2014
International Film & Entertainment Festival Australia (IFEFA) - 2014
[edit]Best Actress Award - Rekha Rana
Rekha Rana received yet another Best Actress Award from IFEFA on 2014
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rekha Rana The Brand Ambassador For Women'S Helme » Blog Archive » Rekha Rana The Brand Ambassador For Women'S Helmet Promotion". Rediff.com. 28 March 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "'Ab Hoga Dharna Unlimited' Themed on Anna Hazare's Dharna to Release on Apr 13". Daijiworld.com. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Ab Hoga Dharna Unlimited". Exclusive News. 12 April 2012. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "About". Rekha Rana. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Rekha Rana The Brand Ambassador For Women'S Helme » Tara Ek Banjaran". Rediff.com. 28 March 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.filmwalaexp.com/personality_Webpage_bv.php?Record_ID=2033[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Rekha Rana The Brand Ambassador For Women'S Helme » Blog Archive » Rekha Rana The Brand Ambassador For Women'S Helmet Promotion". Rediff.com. 28 March 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Save Our Women Campaign". Rekha Rana. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Rekha Rana talks about her upcoming film 'Tara Ek Banjaran'". 16 April 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Rekha Rana's fan club - CV". 13 April 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2012 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Rekha Rana on 'Tara Ek Banjaran' on MSN Video". MSN. Retrieved 27 April 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Rekha Rana to play a teenager in her next". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
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