On the birthday of Sharmila Tagore, veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi described the "Kashmir Ki Kali" star as "most gorgeous".

Sharmila, who was often seen on the big screen with late actor Rajesh Khanna in movies like "Aradhana", "Amar Prem" and "Daag: A Poem of Love", turned 70 Monday.

The mother of actors Saif and Soha Ali Khan and designer Saba was one of the top Bollywood actresses who flaunted a bikini on screen in "An Evening In Paris".

"Sharmila Tagore is the most gorgeous 70-year-old I know. Happy birthday Rinkudi and have a super year," Shabana tweeted Monday.


The two actresses worked together in films like "Doosri Dulhan" and "Namkeen".

Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee too sent out birthday wishes, tweeting: "Happy Birthday to one of the most beautiful and gorgeous actresses Sharmila Aunty. Many many happy returns of the day. Love."