Double Birthday Whammy: Shilpa and Dimple

Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra turns 39 today and veteran actress Dimple Kapadia turns 57.

Shilpa Shetty, who just produced her first film Dishkiyaoon, recently pledged to donate her eyes.

Dimple Kapadia, who was spotted sharing a laugh with son-in-law Akshay at a family outing a few days back, doesn't seem to have much planned for her birthday.

We bring you a sneak peek into the life and times of these two actresses.

Dream Debuts: Dimple's polka-dotted, knotted blouse and mini-skirt in Bobby made her an overnight sensation in 1973. It was another story that she married Rajesh Khanna right after her big screen debut and took a break from films.

Shilpa, on the other hand, made her dream debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in Baazigar in 1993. In almost no time, she became a favourite with directors and audiences alike for her charm and bubbly persona.

Both actresses have been admired for the body confidence on-screen. While Dimple's incredible red bikini body from Bobby was the stuff of teenage fantasies at that time, Shilpa's chiselled appearance in Dostana scorched the screens.

Marriage: Dimple married Rajesh Khanna at the tender age of 16. She was hot property in Bollywood after Bobby, but put her career on hold for marriage. Shilpa's career, on the other hand, was going downhill when she tied the knot with then London-based entrepreneur Raj Kundra.

Both the actresses have reinvented themselves in their respective careers. Not content with being a one-film wonder, Dimple returned with a bang in 1985's Saagar, after separating from Rajesh Khanna.

Shilpa, on the other hand, shot to international fame with her calm and composed reaction to racist remarks by her late co-contestant Jade Goody on Celebrity Big Brother. Having won the show, she was now receiving marriage proposals from the best, and it was only a matter of time before she settled down with Raj.

Shilpa has steered through story weather at times, notably for being kissed by Richard Gere and racy magazine covers.

On the other hand, Dimple's famous towel slip scene in Saagar is still heavily searched on the web

Both Dimple and Shilpa are the more successful of a pair of sisters. Dimple's younger sister Simple and Shilpa's little sister Shamita starred in films like Anurodh (1977) and Mohabbatein (2000), respectively, but couldn't make it as big as their more famous siblings.

Dimple's elder daughter Twinkle also tried her hand at acting before settling down with actor Akshay Kumar.

Incidentally, Akshay also had a high-profile affair with Shilpa Shetty back in the '90s.

Just when we thought her career was done with again, Dimple won kudos for her portrayal of an 'older woman', who is the object of fascination of a boy half her age in Dil Chahta Hai.

Shilpa, on the other hand, also made us sit up and take notice of her performance in Dhadkan.

Shilpa's filmography includes Aag (1994), Hathkadi (1995), Tamil movie Mr Romeo (1996), Veedevadandi Babu and Auzaar (1997), Pardesi Babu (1998), Dhadkan (2000), Rishtey (2002), Garv, Phir Milenge (2004), Dus (2005), Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006), and Life In A Metro 2007.

In 2008, Shilpa hosted the second season of Bigg Boss. In 2009, Shilpa along with husband Raj Kundra, bought the Indian Premier League franchise cricket team Rajasthan Royals.

Shilpa has judged all the series of Nach Baliye. In March 2014, Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra launched reality show Soney Ka Dil.

On the other hand, Dimple Kapadia's resume includes films like Zakhmi Sher, Manzil Manzil (1984), Saagar, Aitbaar (1985), Janbaaz (1986). She appeared in Mahesh Bhatt's Kaash in 1987. In 1988, she played the lead in Zakhmi Aurat. She was seen inRam Lakhan (1989), Drishti (1990), Lekin (1990), Haque (1991), Maarg (1992), Rudaali (1993) and Antareen,Krantiveer (1994), Dil Chahta Hai (2001). American production Leela, Hum Kaun Hai? (2004), Being Cyrus (2006), Luck By Chance (2009), Dabangg (2010) and What The Fish(2013).

Dimple and Shilpa remain two of the brightest stars in the Bollywood firmament. We wish them a very happy birthday.