The vivacious and spunky Tanuja turns 74 today. This yesteryear actress romanced some of Bollywood’s biggest stars on-screen during the 60s and 70s. Take a look at five of Tanuja’s popular songs featuring Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand, Jeetendra and Dharamendra.
1. Raat Akeli Hai (Jewel Thief)
This popular seduction number saw Tanuja shimmying in a white gown trying to win Dev Anand’s attention in the blockbuster Jewel Thief.
2. Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (Jeene Ki Raah)
With her hair in a high bun Tanuja playfully romances an awkward Jeetendra in the hit film Jeene Ki Raah.
3. Sunja Aa Thandi Hawa (Haathi Mere Saathi)
Believe it or not this popular song from Haathi Mere Saathi is shot entirely on Tanuja and Rajesh Khanna just lazing around on two hammocks.
4. Aa Mere Humjoli Aa (Jeene Ki Raah)
Another popular track from Jeene Ki Raah, this one has Tanuja fantasizing about going folksy with Jeetendra. Probably the only song in Bollywood which has the lead pair actually playing ‘hide and seek’ throughout.
5. Kaali Palak Teri Gori (Do Chor)
Tanuja and Dharmendra play the two thieves in this film titled Do Chor. This melodious Kishore Kumar - Lata Mangeshkar duet was one of the highlights of the film and sees Tanuja wrapped in just a towel being serenaded by garam Dharam.
(This article is from The Quint’s archives and was first published on 23 September 2015. It is now being republished to mark Tanuja’s birthday.)
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