1. Born on December 8, 1944, Sharmila Tagore is a retired Indian actress.

2. She is known for her work in Hindi and Bengali films, and is considered one of the greatest actresses in Indian cinema history.

3. She is the first Indian actress to wear a bikini on-screen in the song "Aasman Se Aaya Farishta" from her 1967 film An Evening In Paris.

4. She made her acting debut at the age of 14 in the 1959 Bengali drama The World of Apu.

5. She made her Bollywood debut in 1964 with the film Kashmir Ki Kali.

6. She has won two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.

7. She converted to Islam and took up the title Begum Ayesha Sultana after marrying Tiger Pataudi, the Nawab of Pataudi and the former captain of the Indian cricket team.

8. She is known for her roles in Mausam (1975), Abar Aranye (2003), and Viruddh (2006). In 2005, she became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.