Asha Parekh shares a dinner date photo with BFFs Waheeda Rehman and Helen; fans say, ‘Legendary ladies in one frame'
Taking to her Instagram handle, the veteran actor shared a picture from their dinner date. Along with the post, Asha wrote in the caption, 'Jab we met..Cherished moments with people I love (red heart emoji).' All of them looked happy while posing for the heartwarming photo.
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In the photo, Asha Parekh is seen gracefully dressed in a red saree, smiling from one end of the table. Seated at the other end are her longtime friends—Waheeda Rehman, in a grey saree, and Helen, in a chic black outfit.
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Many fans expressed their excitement and surprise to see the veteran stars together. 'Three legends in one frame,' a fan wrote. Another user commented, 'Three beautiful legendary icons in one frame. Thank you and immense gratitude to all three of you, for providing us with wholesome entertainment for decades, so much so that you all have raised the bar so high, that today's generation falls short tremendously (sorry to say this but it's true). Warm regards.' 'So lovely to see these elegant legends. Aaah, the days of class and beauty paired with immense talent. Thank you for taking the time for your fans. A rarity these days,' a comment read.
Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, and Helen are often seen spending time together. In 2024, the trio took a holiday to Srinagar and shared glimpses of their trip on social media.
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