The Woman Who Shared a Birthday with a NationThe Woman Who Shared a Birthday with a NationKOMAL SINGHImage Credit- Goggle15 August 1947 As India awoke to freedom, a newborn’s first cry echoed in BengalRakhee GulzarFrom Sharmilee to Kabhie Kabhie and Tapasya, she enchanted audiences with powerful performances and timeless eleganceHer talent earned her multiple Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award, marking her as one of Hindi cinema’s most respected starsRakhee’s journey mirrors India’s growth born with freedom, shining with grace through decades of changeA star born at dawn, a nation rising alongside her Rakhee Gulzar is more than an icon; she is India’s cinematic soulRakhee’s journey from a small-town girl to a cinematic queen was as extraordinary as her birthdayDecades of unforgettable roles from heart-stealing romances to powerful dramas