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