Birthdays are big in tinsel town, and if it happens to be the timeless beauty Rekha’s (10 October) and the Shahenshah of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan’s (11 October) birthdays, the occasion demands that the celebrations be larger than life.
The two most successful stars of Bollywood were born just a day apart. They not only shared sizzling chemistry on screen (Silsila, Suhaag, Do Anjaane) (psst, off-screen too) but are also charming, poised, and gracefully-aged people.
So let The Quint ponder and peruse a little, and tell you about all the awesome qualities which made these two, born a day apart, an all-round hit.
Glamour All the Way
Rekha is the diva. Period. The stunner with nazakat and tahzeeb will occupy a distinct place in the hearts of the people for a long time to come.
Does Age Matter?
Everyone ages, but some do it enviably well (all you lucky Librans!). For Rekha, age is just another number. Fin.
Aura of Mystery
What could be more alluring than an aura of mystery? Rekha’s mysterious marital status often puzzled a lot of people. Even the hype around her supposed suicide attempt – eating upma that was contaminated by a dead cockroach – just added to the enigma that was Rekha.
When you Speak, Sir...
When it comes to Big B, there is no actor who comes even remotely close to possesssing either his oratory capability or his rich, deep voice.
Khush toh bahut hoge tum…
Always a Fighter
He might have hit a sort of rough patch, but Amitabh Bachchan has swum across a sea of misfortune to regain his footing. Kya baat janaab!
Generous? Yes!
True wealth lies in kindness and generosity. Take Amitabh Bachchan for example. He practically gave out hints to all the contestants in Kaun Banega Crorepati. That’s just endearing.
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