MUMBAI: Veteran actress Rekha turns 69 today! These celebrities share their favorite films starring the actress, as well as how she inspires them.

Simaran Kaur
Rekha is someone that we all have loved since childhood. She has always made sure that her portrayal was filled with grace, elegance, and emotive depth, earning her critical acclaim and several awards. I believe I would never be able to get over her performance in Do Anjaane.

Surabhi Das
As an actor I adore Rekha for giving a life to every character she plays. I mean we just cannot forget any of her films. Her timeless beauty and the way she carries herself is something I would love to learn from her. One of her best films is Khubsoorat. On her special day, I wish her a life full of happiness and good health.

Ekta Saraiya
Rekha has contributed so much to the Indian Cinema that actors like us just can't help but wish to learn more and more from her. Her ageless quality is often compared to fine wine, which gets better with time. As for my favourite all-time Rekha film, it's challenging to pick just one because she has delivered outstanding performances in numerous movies throughout her career. However, no one can beat her performance in "Umrao Jaan". 

Raghav Thakur
Rekha has an ability to age gracefully and maintain her iconic status in the world of cinema and that is really commendable. I mean it's not everyone's cup of tea. I just loved her versatile acting in Khoon Bhari Maang. 

Shivangi Verma
Rekha is indeed a legendary actress in the Indian film industry. How can one stop falling for her timeless beauty and versatile acting skills. She is one of my idols and there are a lot of things I wish to learn from her. Well, one cannot deny the fact that she is ageing like wine. One of my favourite movie of Rekha is 'Umrao Jaan'. I can watch it on loop.

Celesti Bairagey
Rekha has had a prolific career spanning several decades and has left an indelible mark on Bollywood. Her ageless beauty and graceful presence have made her an iconic figure in the world of Indian cinema. I have not watched all of her films, but amongst the films I have watched, I found Silsila is quite outstanding from other films.

Aradhana Sharma
She is my favourite actor and I adore her. So, there are three actresses whom I have adored the most since childhood. When I was quite young I used to adore Preity Zinta, after her I was adoring Sushmita Sen and then came Rekha who became my all time favourite. The grace and the dignity they hold, makes me love them more. I don't know how to describe the respect I hold for Rekha mam. I can just give them my blessings on their special day. I wish her a long life ahead. She seems to age like fine wine as she will get more beautiful with time. I wish I could meet her and tell her how much I respect her. The way she talks so patiently even after all the negative things said to her creates an effect. She never blames anyone for anything they do and that's what makes her more special. I just want to learn the qualities she has. I really love her.

Nikhil Nanda
Rekha truly denies age. She is like the wine which matures and becomes better with age. I love all of her films and it's difficult to choose any one among them. Her acting, her charm and the way she manages to steal heart even in today's era is something that makes her different from everyone else.