Hema Malini wishes ‘timeless beauty’ Rekha Happy Birthday

October 10, 2025

Mumbai: Dream Girl Hema Malini extended warm birthday greetings to her close friend and veteran actress Rekha on Friday. Taking to Instagram, Hema shared a series of candid pictures of the duo, calling Rekha “beautiful inside and out, timeless, ageless beauty.”

She wrote:

“Happy Birthday wishes for a very dear friend today! Rekha… has been one of my closest friends in this industry, always wishing me well (sic).”

Bond Rooted in Family and Culture

Hema Malini highlighted the special bond the two share, rooted in their mothers’ influence and common cultural background.
She wrote, “Our mothers were both our driving forces and responsible for our rise in Hindi cinema. Our ethnic background binds us together and we talk often in Tamil in perfect camaraderie and intimacy. Pray God to always bless dearest Rekha with happiness and fulfilment all her life.”

Rekha and Hema’s Onscreen Journey

The two evergreen actresses have worked together in several memorable films such as “Dharmatma,” “Palkon Ki Chaon Mein,” “Jaan Hatheli Pe,” “Apne Apne,” “Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja,” and “Sadiyaan.”

Industry Joins in Celebrations

Other Bollywood stars also joined in to celebrate Rekha’s birthday.

Shatrughan Sinha shared unseen photographs with Rekha and called her the “stylish, ageless, mysterious, mystic diva,” wishing her joy, happiness, and well-being.

Shilpa Shetty penned a warm message for her “Rekha Ma,” writing: “You are the OG! Wishing you loads of love, good health, happiness today and everyday. Sooo blessed to have you in my life. Always inspired by your grace and wisdom,” followed by heart emojis.