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The 1980s were a golden period for Hindi cinema and among the actresses who made their mark during this era was Anita Raj. Known for her striking screen presence and versatility Anita quickly rose to fame after her debut. She was one of the few actresses who managed to work with almost every major star of her time leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances. Her career took off with the 1981 film Prem Geet where she starred opposite Raj Babbar. Directed by Sudesh Issar the film turned out to be a stepping stone for Anita and she never looked back. Following its success she went on to feature in a number of hits like Naukar Biwi Ka Gulami Mazloom Zameen Aasmaan and Zara Si Zindagi. What made her pairing with Dharmendra so popular? Among her many co-stars Anita Raj’s pairing with Bollywood’s “He-Man” Dharmendra became particularly popular. The two came together in the 1983 hit Naukar Biwi Ka which also featured Reena Roy in a lead role. In the film Dharmendra pretended to be Anita’s husband while secretly being treated like a servant. The unique storyline paired with their chemistry struck a chord with audiences. Rumours also suggested that Dharmendra who was already married to Hema Malini was smitten by Anita despite their 27-year age gap. Their closeness was much talked about during that period. Reportedly once Hema Malini became aware of this she advised Dharmendra to maintain a distance. Even so the Dharmendra-Anita duo remained one of the most-loved on-screen pairs of that decade. Did Anita Raj work with all the big names? Yes. Anita Raj was among those rare actresses of the 80s who shared screen space with nearly every leading actor of her era. From Dharmendra and Raj Babbar to other superstars she carved a niche for herself with a mix of glamour strong performances and the ability to adapt to different roles. Whether it was playing a delicate heroine or a spirited character Anita always left an impression. Where is she now? At 62 Anita Raj continues to inspire. Even today her fitness is often spoken about and she regularly shares updates on social media. Fans admire not only her dedication to health but also the grace with which she has embraced life after stardom. Her posts often receive praise proving that her popularity hasn’t dimmed with time. Highlights: Anita Raj made her Bollywood debut in 1981 with Prem Geet opposite Raj Babbar. Her on-screen chemistry with Dharmendra especially in Naukar Biwi Ka was hugely popular. At 62 she remains active on social media and continues to impress fans with her fitness.