Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt and more: Top 10 actress who changed their names post marriage

Bollywood's timeless and dazzling beauty, Rekha, turns 70 today. The veteran actress has cast a spell on the audience for several decades now. Whenever she makes an appearance, the actress leaves people mesmerised with her fashion statement. Along with her movies and charismatic beauty, what makes our birthday girl precious is the way she encourages other women. Years ago, the veteran star wrote a heartfelt letter to Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan's wife, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

In 2014, when Aishwarya Rai Bachchan completed 20 years in the film industry, the beloved 'Rekha Ma' wrote a sweet letter praising Rai. While praising the Josh actress, the veteran actress addresses her as 'My Ash'. She compared Aishwarya to a flowing river that never stagnates, moves gracefully, and reaches the destination in its purest form.

Further, the Silsila actress mentioned how people may forget words or actions, but never how they make one feel. Rekha called Ash the epitome of courage and how her strength and energy speak volumes of how pure she is. A magazine shared the letter in their special edition. In the same, the actress mentioned her first meeting with the Bachchan bahu. She also spoke of Rai's journey in the film industry.

Further in this entertainment news, the letter also mentioned, "The wisest thing you did was to be present with the 'present' with gratitude. You pursued the things you loved doing, and then did them so well that people can't take their eyes off you! You, on your own, are enough with nothing to prove to anyone. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."

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The Khubsoorat actress wrote how Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has endured several hurdles and has risen like a phoenix. She mentioned how proud she is of Ash and the way she took Rekha's breath away when she saw her for the first time. "My most cherished character of yours is the role of the complete 'Amma' that you are, to the little bundle of pure joy called Aaradhya. Keep loving and spreading your magic. Two decades of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wow! Aashirwads and duas, I wish for you more goodness and blessings much more than your heart can contain! Love you. Jeete raho. Rekha Ma," the letter mentioned.