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

  • Actress Babita, who shot to fame in the '60s with films like <i>Haseena Maan Jayegi, Raaz</i> and <i>Farz</i>, turns 67 today. Though the actress only appeared in about 20 movies, she made an impact on Bollywood far outsize of her filmography.<br><br> Let's take a pictorial journey through her life and times as she turns a year older.
    Actress 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.
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  • Babita was born on April 20, 1948 in Mumbai to actor Hari Shivdasani. Actress Sadhana is her cousin.
    Babita was born on April 20, 1948 in Mumbai to actor Hari Shivdasani. Actress Sadhana is her cousin.
  • Babita's debut film was <i>Dus Lakh</i>, a comedy with an ensemble cast co-starring Om Prakash, Helen, Pran and Neetu Singh, among others. The film released in 1966.
    Babita's debut film was Dus Lakh, a comedy with an ensemble cast co-starring Om Prakash, Helen, Pran and Neetu Singh, among others. The film released in 1966.
  • Babita's major career break came in 1967, when she acted in <i>Raaz</i> opposite Rajesh Khanna who had just begun his rise to superstardom. The film did average business at the box office.
    Babita's major career break came in 1967, when she acted in Raaz opposite Rajesh Khanna who had just begun his rise to superstardom. The film did average business at the box office.
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  • The same year, Babita acted in <i>Farz</i> alongside Jeetendra , who played a spy. This was her first major hit and it paved the way for many more films with Jeetendra including <i>Bikhare Moti</i> (1971), <i>Banphool</i> (1971) and <i>Ek Hasina Do Deewane</i> (1972).
    The 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).
  • She continued her success in 1968 with Manmohan Desai's <i>Kismat</i> opposite Biswajeet. The film's songs, including <i>Aao Huzoor Tum Ko</i> and <i>Kajra Mohabbat Waala</i>, became huge hits and are counted as classics in the world of music.
    She 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.
  • The same year, she was seen in <i>Haseena Maan Jayegi</i> opposite Shashi Kapoor and <i>Tumse Achha Kaun Hai</i> opposite Shammi Kapoor.
    The same year, she was seen in Haseena Maan Jayegi opposite Shashi Kapoor and Tumse Achha Kaun Hai opposite Shammi Kapoor.
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  • A major hit came in 1969 with <i>Anjaana</i> opposite Rajendra Kumar. In 1970, she acted opposite Dharmendra in <i>Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan?</i>, which was a mystery thriller. The same year, she also acted with Manoj Kumar in <i>Pehchaan</i>.
    A major hit came in 1969 with Anjaana opposite Rajendra Kumar. In 1970, she acted opposite Dharmendra in Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan?, which was a mystery thriller. The same year, she also acted with Manoj Kumar in Pehchaan.
  • In 1971, Babita acted in <i>Kal Aaj Aur Kal</i> 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 <i>Aap Yahaan Aaye Kis Liye</i>.
    In 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 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 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.
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  • Despite 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 <i>ji</i> a very happy birthday and a great year ahead.
    Despite 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.