Rakhee Gulzar is a popular and talented actress from the earlier days of the Indian film industry. Apart from her memorable role in Hindi movies Rakhee Gulzar is also recognized for her impressive roles in the Bengali film industry too.
Known popularly only as ‘Rakhee’, Rakhee Gulzar has won several acting awards and has been nominated numerous times as well.
About Rakhee Gulzar
Bio | |
| Real Name | Rakhee Gulzar |
| Date of Birth | 15th August 1947 |
| Age (as of September 2018) | 71 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Ranaghat (West Bengal) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 2" (157 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 154 lbs (70 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
Family & Relationships | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Gulzar (Director/Lyricist/Producer/Screenwriter/Author/Poet |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net Worth | INR 163,00,00,000 (USD 22.5 Million) |
| Famous for | Badhu Bharan (1967), Jeevan Mrityu (1970), Resham Aur Shera, Lal Patthar (1971), Wafaa, Yaar Mera, Beimaan, Aan Baan (1972), Heera Panna, Daag, Blackmail, Joshila (1973), 27 Down, (1974), Angaarey (1975), Tapasya (1976), Doosra Aadmi (1977), Trishul, Muqaddar Ka Sikander (1978), Kaala Patthar (1979), Shaan (1980), Rocky, Lawaris (1981), Shriman Shrimati, Bemisaal, Shakti (1982), Paroma (1984), Dacait (1987), Gold Medal, Falak (1988), Santosh, Ram Lakhan (1989). Saugandh (1991), Khalnayak, Anari, Baazigar (1993), Karan Arjun (1995), Border (1997), Barood, Soldier (1998), Baadshaah (1999), Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003) |
| First Movie | BENGALI - Badhu Bharan (1967) HINDI - Jeevan Mrityu (1970) |
| Favorite Food | Rice and curd |
| Favorite Actors | Shashi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Rakhee Gulzar remains one of the most recognized actresses from the last generation. Rakhee Gulzar is renowned for recently playing the role of the quintessential Indian mother to the hero in many popular movies.
Rakhee Gulzar’s age is around 71 years as Rakhee Gulzar was born on the 15th of August, 1947 in Ranaghat, a small town in West Bengal. Rakhee Gulzar’s height is around 5 ft 2 inches (157 cm) while Rakhee Gulzar’s weight is around 70 kg (154 lbs). In her spare time, Rakhee Gulzar loves to read, as a hobby.
Although Rakhee Gulzar was initially married to popular Bengali film journalist and movie director, Ajay Biswas, in 1963 the couple divorced within 2 years, in 1965. Currently, Rakhee Gulzar’s husband is the popular Hindi film lyricist, director, producer, writer, author and famous poet Gulzar. Although Rakhee Gulzar and Gulzar married in 1973, the couple soon separated. Rakhee Gulzar and Gulzar have a daughter from their marriage – popular film director Meghna Gulzar.
Thanks to her immense work as a successful actress in the Indian film industry Rakhee Gulzar’s net worth today is around INR 163 crores (USD 22.5 Million).
For her immense contribution to the Indian cinema, Rakhee Gulzar was awarded the country’s 4th-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri award, by the Government of India in 2003.
Talking about her recognition as one of the best actresses in the Indian film industry, Rakhee Gulzar has won several acting awards and also been nominated numerous times.
The list Rakhee Gulzar’s award-wins include winning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Bengali Film Journalists Association (BFJA) Best Supporting Actress Award (Hindi) for her role in ‘Daag: A Poem Of Love’ (1973), the National Film Awards’ Special Souvenir Award for her role in ’27 Down’ (1974), the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in ‘Tapasya’ (1976), the Bengali Film Journalists Association’s Best Actress Award for ‘Paroma’ (1984), the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Ram Lakhan’ (1989) and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her Bengali movie ‘Shubho Mahurat’ (2003).
Apart from winning these prestigious awards, Rakhee Gulzar has also been nominated for numerous acting awards for her impressive acting skills.
The list Rakhee Gulzar’s award nominations include the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for ‘Aankhon Aankhon Mein’ (1972), the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for ‘Kabhie Kabhie’ (1976), the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for ‘Doosra Aadmi’ (1977), the Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination for ‘Trishna’ (1978), the Filmfare Best Actress Award nomination for ‘Jurmana’ (1979), the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for ‘Baseraa’ (1981), the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for ‘Shakti’ (1983), the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for ‘Saaheb’ (1985), the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for ‘Anari’ (1993), the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for ‘Karan Arjun’ (1995), the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for ‘Border’ (1997) and also the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in ‘Soldier’ (1998).
Interesting Facts About Rakhee Gulzar
- It is not known whether Rakhee Gulzar smokes however Rakhee Gulzar does drink alcohol.
- Rakhee Gulzar’s birth took place only a few hours of India gaining independence.
- Rakhee Gulzar had lived as a refugee in her earliest childhood as her family had to shift to India from Bangladesh after the Partition.
- Rakhee Gulzar has acted in over 90 movies till date and also holds the record for being one of the highest-paid actresses of her time in Bollywood.
- Rakhee Gulzar does not like a huge birthday celebration for herself and prefers to cook and share ‘kheer’ with her family on the occasion.
- Rakhee Gulzar admired Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India.
- Rakhee Gulzar holds the record for being the only actress to have starred opposite in a lead role, as well as play the mother of, popular legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, in the movies.
