Sumathi Josephine, better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil and Malayalam films. She also starred in a few Telugu and Kannada films.She was one of the contestants of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4.

Career

She was introduced to the Tamil cinema with the film, Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) directed by Bharathiraja with Sathyaraj in the lead role. Her notable works include Punnagai Mannan (1986), Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1987), En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988), Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990) and Gunaa (1991). In Malayalam, Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), Aey Auto (1990) and In Harihar Nagar (1990) were also successful. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for the film Dasharatham (1989). After a few roles as a heroine, she started to act in character roles, such as sister-in-law and mother. In 2020, she is entering as a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss 4.

Personal life

Sumathi Josephine was born and brought up in Eramalloor, Alappuzha Kerala. She married Harris Kottadath, a Malayali seafood exporter, in 1996. They have a daughter.

Filmography

Tamil

Malayalam

Telugu

Kannada

Television

Serials

Shows

Awards