Yesteryear Bollywood Divas Then and Now

Yesteryear Bollywood Divas Then and Now Bollywood has witnessed numerous glittering stars since its inception. But, while many pretty faces simply vanished and were forgotten, many were etched on our hearts forever. These glamorous celebrities have left a mark on everybody’s mind. Their impeccable style, flawless beauty and vivacious on-screen presence cannot be forgotten. But ever wonder what they look like today? Well, take a look at some of these top actresses and their latest looks. Making off and on appearances after her failed marriage to Pakistani cricketer, Mohsin Khan, actress Reena Roy, can be seen at a few film events these days. 2.Another lady who has aged gracefully, and still remains everyone's favourite actress- Farida Jalal. 3.Who can forget Meenakshi Sheshadri's performance in the 1993 hit 'Damini'? She now lives in the US with her husband and family. Meenakshi is one of those actresses that Bollywood truly misses. 4.Mandakini will always be known for her bold scenes in 'Ram teri Ganga maili'. But, one hardly ever saw her after her initial few years of success. 5.Although not present much on the movie scene, actress-turned-politician Jaya Prada has never been away from the cameras. 6.Noted for her performance in the 1982 hit, 'Nikaah', Pakistani actress and singer, Salma Agha, can now be spotted at events after a very long gap. 7.Former actress Tina Munim (now Ambani), is very active on the social scene. 8.Actress Moushmi Chatterji is not very active on the party circuit, but makes a few appearances every now and then. 9.Dancing diva, Helen, ruled the hearts of millions for decades. Her 'Piya tu ab toh ajaa...' moves still seem fresh! She can often be seen at social events. 10.The stylish 1960s star, Sharmila Tagore, has aged gracefully, and looks very much the Begum that she is. 11.After starring in several movies in the 1980s, actress Anita Raj, disappeared from the public eye, to settle into family life. She can be spotted rarely at some events though. 12.The beautiful Bindiya Goswami, who starred in memorable films like, 'Golmaal', was rarely in the public eye after her marriage to filmmaker JP Dutta. 13.Star of superhits like 'Himalaya ki God Mein' and 'Do Kaliyaan', Mala Sinha hardly makes public appearances these days. 14.Sadhna was recently seen at a fashion show, making a rare appearance after ages. It was a pleasant surprise to see her famous "Audrey Hepburn fringe" still there! 15.Danseuse and reigning Bollywood queen of the 1950s/60s, Vaijayanthimala, still looks as vivacious. 16.Waheeda Rehman is one of the very few actresses who have aged elegantly. 17.Raakhee became an instant superstar with her 1971 hit 'Sharmilee', and was considered one 18.This is where Karisma and Kareena get their stunning looks from! 1970s star, Babita, always preferred to stay away from the flashlights after she gave up acting. 19.The flamboyant and bold Tanuja was one of her kind in the 1970s. She is often seen at events with daughter Kajol. 20.Dancing her way to success with stars like Rajesh Khanna and Shammi Kapoor in the 1960s/70s, Asha Parekh has managed to remain everyone's favourite even today. 21.Controversy's favourite child, and 1990s diva Mamta Kulkarni, literally vanished a few years back. She appeared online recently, almost as suddenly as she had disappeared! 22.Who can forget the 'Tarzan' star? Kimi Katkar stayed away from the public eye after getting married to photographer, Shantanu Sheorey. 23.Not much has changed for actress Simi Garewal since the 1970s and 80s. 24.Leading lady from the 1990 hit, Aashiqui, Anu Aggarwal, had almost vanished. She can now be spotted very rarely at social events. 25.Vidya Sinha has carved herself on the hearts of movie lovers with movies like 'Rajnigandha' and 'Chhoti si baat'. 26.'Aakhiyon ke jharokhon se' actress, Ranjeeta, was recently spotted at an event, looking as stunning as she used to in the 1970s! 27.The beautiful Saira Banu often makes public appearances with husband, actor Dilip Kumar. 28.The bold and daring Zeenat Aman, has still maintained her stylish avatar at 62! 29.Rajesh Khanna's leading lady, and superstar of the 1960s, Mumtaz, bid farewell to the film world after getting married in 1974. 30.After her marriage to actor Mithun Chakraborty, in 1979, actress Yogeeta Bali, was rarely spotted in parties or events.

Murtaza Rangwala

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