Babita@67: Tum Se Achha Kaun Hai
Actress Babita, who shot to fame in the ‘60s with films like Haseena Maan Jayegi, Raaz and Farz, turns 67 today. Let's take a pictorial journey through her life and times as she turns a year older
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Babita@67: Tum Se Achha Kaun HaiActress Babita, who shot to fame in the '60s with films like Haseena Maan Jayegi, Raaz and Farz, turns 67 today. Though the actress only appeared in about 20 movies, she made an impact on Bollywood far outsize of her filmography.
Let's take a pictorial journey through her life and times as she turns a year older. -
Babita@67: Tum Se Achha Kaun HaiThe same year, Babita acted in Farz alongside Jeetendra , who played a spy. This was her first major hit and it paved the way for many more films with Jeetendra including Bikhare Moti (1971), Banphool (1971) and Ek Hasina Do Deewane (1972). -
Babita@67: Tum Se Achha Kaun HaiShe continued her success in 1968 with Manmohan Desai's Kismat opposite Biswajeet. The film's songs, including Aao Huzoor Tum Ko and Kajra Mohabbat Waala, became huge hits and are counted as classics in the world of music. -
Babita@67: Tum Se Achha Kaun HaiIn 1971, Babita acted in Kal Aaj Aur Kal which marked the acting and directing debut of her future husband Randhir Kapoor. The film, also featuring Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor in prominent roles, was a hit and featured the superhit song Aap Yahaan Aaye Kis Liye. -
Babita@67: Tum Se Achha Kaun HaiBabita stopped acting after marrying Randhir in 1971. Her daughter Karisma was born in 1974, followed by Kareena in 1980. However, her relationship with Randhir kept deteriorating and she separated from him in the late ‘80s. The couple reportedly reconciled in 2007. -
Babita@67: Tum Se Achha Kaun HaiDespite her brief resume, Babita is considered one of the epitomes of Sixties glamour and appeared opposite all the top actors of her time. Her legacy continues with her daughters, who defied Kapoor tradition to become Bollywood heroines. We wish Babita ji a very happy birthday and a great year ahead.
