Born on October 10, 1954 Bhanurekha Ganesan, better known as Rekha, turns 64 today. Regarded as the ultimate diva of B-town, Rekha is known for her versatility and acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema of all time. She started her career as a child artist in the late sixties. She gained tremendous recognition in the 70s and the 80s. Her screen presence, her mysterious personal life and her passion for romance make Rekha a phenomenon like no other.

Today the veteran actress turns a year older, but it seems that she has revered the proverbial biological clock and doesn't look a day beyond 40. Today on her special day we revisit the top 7 Rekha songs that made the actress the ultimate seductress, a fabulous dancer and a performer par excellence. Take a look. Happy Birthday, Rekha! 5 Throwback Pics of The Actress That Spell B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L 

It wouldn't be wrong if one maintains that Rekha redefined the term picturisation. Blame it on her sensuality, her elegance and her range of expressions every song Rekha appeared in looks like a masterpiece in itself. Be it her Lukhnowi courtesan in Umrao Jaan’s Dil cheez kya hai aap meri jaan lijiye to the sensuous Man kyun behka from Shekhar Suman co-starring Utsav Rekha owned every number.

How could fans forget her charm in Tere bina jiya jaaye na, from Ghar to her hopelessly romantic avatar in declaring her love in Pardesia from Amitabh Bachchan's Mr Natwarlal. On the occasion of her birthday, we revisit Rekah's evergreen songs.

Dekha ek khwab - Silsila (1981)

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar

Tere bina jeena jaaye naa - Ghar (1978)

Music: RD Burman

Inn ankhoon ki masti se - Umrao Jaan (1981)

Singer: Asha Bhosle

Mann kyun behka - Utsav (1984)

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle

Pardesia-Mr Natwarlal Singers: Lata Mangeshkar and Kishor Kumar.

The gorgeous goddess celebrates her special day today, and there is no better way to celebrate the diva’s birthday than to revisit these extraordinary songs that capture her ethereal beauty, You too can send your favourite song list that features Rekha and even send her wishes here!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 10, 2018 05:35 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).