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Also known as Raakhee, Rakhee, Raakhee Gulzar

Indian actress

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Acting · Ranaghat, West Bengal, India

Raakhee Gulzar (born Rakhee Majumdar on 15 August 1947 and widely known as Raakhee) is an Indian actress who has appeared in many Hindi films and Bengali films as well.

Known for

  • Aamar Boss — Shubhra Goswami2025
  • Nirban2019
  • Dil Ka Rishta — Tia's Mother2003
  • Shubho Muharat — Ranga Pishima2003
  • Talaash: The Hunt Begins — Purnima (Arjun’s Mother)2003
  • Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love — Pratima Kapoor2001
  • Baadshah — Chief Minister Gayatri Bachchan1999
  • Sham Ghansham — Ganga1998
  • Soldier — Geeta Malhotra1998
  • Barood — Jai's mom1998

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Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
India
Active from
1947

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Key facts

Born
Rakhee Majumdar , ( 1947-08-15 ) 15 August 1947 (age 78) , Ranaghat , West Bengal , Dominion of India (present-day Republic of India )
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1967–present
Spouse
Ajay Biswas ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1963 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1965 ) ​ Gulzar ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1973 ; separated</span>"}]]}'>sep. 1974 ) ​
Children
Meghna Gulzar (daughter)
Honors
Padma Shri

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date of birth
1947-08-15
name in native language
রাখী
start of work period
1967-00-00
Commons category
Raakhee Gulzar
end of work period
2003-00-00
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Raakhee Gulzar ( Bengali pronunciation: [rakʰi]; née Majumdar; born 15 August 1947), professionally known as Raakhee, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Bengali films. One of the leading and greatest actresses of the 1970s and early 1980s, Raakhee is a recipient of several awards including two National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. In 2003, she received Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.

Raakhee made her film debut with the Bengali film Badhu Bharan (1967). She had her first Hindi film with Jeevan Mrityu (1970). Raakhee's career marked a turning point with Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972), Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), for which she won her first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, and 27 Down (1974). She won her first and only Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Tapasya (1976).

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