Mahima Chaudhary had the dreamiest debut. Back in the 90s, getting launched in Subhash Ghai film opposite Shah Rukh Khan is the rarest of rare occurrences. The good part is she did a splendid job as the naive and innocent Ganga in Pardes. We actually felt her happiness, her pain and her deepest love for Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan). It's true she may not have managed to repeat the same success in her career again but Mahima has made her own niche, her own films and her own fan following. Pardes Clocks 25 Years: Subhash Ghai Recalls the Magic Behind Making Shah Rukh Khan, Mahima Chaudhry’s Film.

One other aspect of Mahima is her songs. People may forget her movies but they will never forget her in these songs. Be it the sweet Ganga in Pardes' songs, the dutiful wife in Daag-The Fire or the pinning woman in Dil hai Tumhara.

On her birthday today, we bring to you five of her songs that will always etched in our minds. This Pardes Song Fooled You Into Thinking Shah Rukh Khan Was Present In Every Frame; Subhash Ghai Spills The Beans!.

Meri Mehbooba, Pardes

Aksar is duniya main - Dhadkan

Pyar tum pyar - Daag: The Fire

Aap ka aana - Kurukshetra

Oh Jaana - Tere Naam

Mahima Chaudhary has graduated to intense and integral roles in movies. Now that's a natural progression we totally love watching,

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