As the actor turns 45, we give you 15 instances where she aced the song-and-dance routine with her elegant moves

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Happy Birthday Meena: 15 times the actor danced her to way into the hearts of the 90s kids

Meena, who debuted as a child artist in the Tamil film Nenjangal in 1982, went to act with almost all the top stars of Kollywood like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, and Ajith Kumar.

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Updated:7th Sep, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Thillana Thillana (Muthu) : The song that, arguably, made Meena break out into the big. The actor is all style and oomph in this delightful number from Rahman.

Aiyelesa Aiyelesa (Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar) : Meena comes all guns blazing in this explosive, dance number, silencing many a naysayer that the actor wasn't cut for the bikini.

Saathu Nadu Saathu (Sethupathy IPS) : Another viral song of the 90s, where Meena aces the seductress act without resorting to skin-show.

Meena Ponnu Meena Ponnu (Naattaamai) : Meena owns this lively, folk number with her graceful demeanor.

Poo Pookum (Coolie) : Meena gets own Arabian-style, under-cover song in this spirited Suresh Peters composition.

Chinna Chinna Kannamma (Bharathi Kannamma): Meera is all cute and bubbly in this soothing, romantic number, composed by Deva.

Kadhala Kadhala (Avvai Shanmughi) : Meena's chemistry with Kamal Haasan in this Deva-style romantic ballad has to be seen to be believed.

Vaa Vaa Poove (Rishi) : Meena nails this relatively unknown, youthful Yuvan composition with her spunky screen-presence.

Anbae Idhu (Rhythm) : Meena is adorable in this charming track, composed by AR Rahman, celebrating the 'sky' ekement.

Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu (Porkaalam) : Meena is compared to a beautiful sculpture in this melodious song, and the actor makes sure we stay convinced.

Orey Manam (Villain) : Meena shares screen-space with Ajith Kumar in this breezy, love song, made memorable by the charm of the actors

Rama Rama (Doubles) : Meena matches up to two brilliant dancers - Prabhudheva and Sangeetha - with her cheekiness, in this vivacious, fun number..

Vadugapatty (Maaman Magak) : Another song that had Meena attempt the glamourous, folk-look to success.

Semmeena (Anantha Poongatre) : Meena earns her very own musical ode in this Ajith Kumar song, composed by Deva.

Sarakku Vechirukken : A Meena-special folk song that rocked the FM stations continuously for months together. The actor holds her fort even in the company of a dancer of Vijay's stature.

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