A woman has the age she deserves, said legendary fashionista Coco Chanel. If it's true, then these Bollywood divas are 20 forever. Years have added to their fame, fortune and respective families. But they've retained their fab figures and million-dollar smiles.
Around and beyond the landmark age of 35 years, these girls can still give 16-years olds a run for their money! We got actor and model Milind Soman, make-up artist Cori Walia and adman Prahlad Kakkar to list the evergreen belles of Bollywood.
Madhuri Dixit
Birth date: May 15, 1967
Age: 41
Her breakthrough: Madhuri was 'discovered' by media in 1988, with Hindi film Tezaab by N Chandra in 1988
Where she is today: After over a decade of reigning over Hindi filmdom, Madhuri got married to Dr Sriram Nene, a surgeon from Denver, USA. Today she is a mother of two - Aarin and Ryan.
Madhuri made a comeback in Hindi movies with much-touted Aaja Nachle in 2007. The New York Times quoted, "she's still got it". We agree.
Hot Quotient: In real life, Madhuri may look homely and simple, but on screen she exudes a classy sensuality.
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Nandita Das
Birth date: November 7, 1969
Age: 38
Her breakthrough: Nandita is known for her roles in offbeat cinema. She made her debut in 1989 with a parallel movie, director Prakash Jha's Parinati.
Nandita holds a masters degree in social work and initially worked for a street theatre group.
Where she is now: Nandita continues to work in cinema with a message. She is also a human rights activist.
Hot Quotient: Her typical Indian looks and oodles of talent makes her a 'thinking man's sex symbol'.
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Mehr Jessia
Birth date: December 1969
Age: 38
Breakthrough: Mehr, one of the rare Indian supermodels, was discovered in 1986 by photographer Faroukh Jussawalla. He suggested she participate in the Miss India. She won the pageant and the rest is history.
Mehr was offered a modelling stint in London but she gave it up because she was homesick! Cute, we say.
Where she is now: Mehr is now married to ex-model and current Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal. They have two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra.
Hot Quotient: Mehr's porcelain skin and tall stature makes her look good even in rags. at 39, her face can still launch beauty soaps.
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Pooja Bedi
Birth date: May 11, 1970
Age: 38
Breakthrough: Pooja made her Bollywood debut in 1991 with the film Vishkanya, but Bollywood film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar made her a household name. She was the poster girl for the controversial Kamasutra condoms in India.
Where she is now: Pooja quit movies in 1996 after her marriage to Farhan Ebrahim in 1995. They divorced 12 years later.
Pooja has appeared in a reality dance show on television. She has now taken up Latin American Ballroom Dancing and performs with her Nach Baliye choreographer and partner Hanif all over the globe.
Hot Quotient: Pooja's effervescence and devil-may-care attitude add to her raw sexual appeal.
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Manisha Koirala
Birth date: August 16, 1970
Age: 38
Breakthrough: Manisha made her acting debut in a Nepali movie in 1989. Her Bollywood debut came two years later in 1991 in a Subhash Ghai film Saudagar.
The film was a box-office success and established Manisha as an actress with potential instantly.
Where she is now: After gaining obscene amount of weight and developing drinking problems, Manisha's movie career became almost non-existent.
But two years and an effective weight loss programme later, Manisha is back on the social circuit with a bang. Her first movie after the brief hiatus, Sirf has released recently.
She is also active in protecting Nepali girls being trafficked into prostitution in India.
Hot Quotient: Manya, as she is called fondly, always had it in her, to light up the place she entered. She makes it to the list, simply because of her dazzling comeback from obscurity.
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Madhu Sapre
Birth date: July 14, 1971
Age: 37
Breakthrough: Madhu won the Femina Miss India contest in 1992. She went on to become second runner up in the Miss Universe pageant the same year.
It was the first time any model had made it on the international scene.
Where she is now: Madhu is married to hotelier Gian Maria and is settled in Italy. She shuttles between India and Italy and is busy learning the art of Italian cooking.
Hot Quotient: Her unabashed, unapologetic way of wearing her sexuality on her sleeves.
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Malaika Arora
Birth date: August 23, 1973
Age: 35
Breakthrough: Malaika was one of MTV India's first VJ's. Her show MTV Love-Line made waves in the late 90s.
Her one-song presence in many Hindi flicks have attracted viewers, eager to watch her impeccable dance moves.
Where she is now: A mother of two with husband director Arbaaz Khan, Malaika is now concentrating on her television career. She has been a judge of reality dance show on Sony named Nach Baliye.
Hot Quotient: Malaika's svelte body and near-concave flat abs are a source of envy for many stars and celebs. Her dancing skills add to the oomph factor.
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Tabu
Birth date: November 4, 1970
Age: 37
Breakthrough: She was cast as a tribal girl in love with a city boy in the movie Prem, when she was merely 18. Unfortunately, the movie got delayed and her first break came with Coolie No 1 in 1991, with actor Govinda.
Her first parallel movie was director Gulzar's film Maachis. This was the beginning of her career in Indian and cross-over parallel cinema.
Where she is now: Tabu is a celebrated actress today, nationally and internationally. Her cross-over movie The Namesake earned her Hollywood critiques' approval. In her latest Hindi movie Cheeni Kum, she played the mature love interest of legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, 65.
Hot Quotient: Tabu's expressive eyes and long, jet-black, silky mane are hottest parts of her look. Mostly clad in Sari, Tabu has maintained her quintessential Indian identity.
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Rozza Catalano
Birth date: Not available
Age: Rumour has it that Rozza is touching 40 this year.
Breakthrough: Italian model Rozza's claim to fame has been her ex-boyfriend and Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan.
After working on some ad films, Rozza is all set to launch her career in Hindi movies.
Where she is now: After separating from Saif, Rozza is focused on getting her debut in Hindi film industry right.
Rozza recently walked the ramp for designer Gayatri Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2008, held in March in Mumbai.
Hot Quotient: Smooth olive skin and a perfect-ten body make Rozza an ideal candidate for the masala song-n-dance numbers in Hindi films.
We love her for her attitude, determination and love for India!
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