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Zeenat Aman
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- Born 19 November 1951
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Actor, Model, Beauty Pageant Contestant, Film Actor
- Spouse Sanjay Khan (1978; 1979), Mazhar Khan (1985; Died 1998)
- Education University Of Southern California, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Sydenham College
- Years active 1970-1989, 1999-present
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ABOUT zeenat aman
Zeenat Aman: A Legacy of Glamour and Resilience Zeenat Aman, born November 19, 1951, is an iconic figure in Indian cinema. Her journey began with winning the Femina Miss India and Miss Asia Pacific International pageants in 1970, swiftly transitioning into acting with roles in The Evil Within (1970) and Hulchul (1971). Her breakthrough performance in Dev Anand's Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971) garnered her the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, establishing her as a rising star. Throughout the 1970s, Aman delivered a string of memorable performances in films like Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Ajanabee, Warrant, and Don, cementing her status as a leading lady. Her role in the controversial Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) earned her a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. The decade also saw a high-profile marriage to Sanjay Khan, which ended amidst widely publicized allegations of domestic violence. The 1980s witnessed continued success with roles in Abdullah, Qurbani, Dostana, and Insaf Ka Tarazu, earning another Filmfare Best Actress nomination. Post-marriage to Mazhar Khan in 1985, her film appearances reduced, but she returned to the screen periodically, showcasing her versatility in diverse roles across independent films and a web series, Love Life & Screw Ups (2017). Recent appearances include Panipat (2019). Aman’s career is marked not just by cinematic achievements but also by her resilience in navigating personal challenges. Her contribution to Indian cinema remains significant, establishing a legacy that continues to inspire.
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ZEENAT AMAN NEWS
'Disgusting': SD Burman warned Dev Anand against making Hare Rama Hare Krishna; Zeenat Aman was never the first choice for film
January 14, 2026 5:36 pm
Mohan Churiwala, recounted that it was not Zeenat Aman, but Zaheeda, who was reportedly romantically linked with Dev Anand at the time, who was the first choice for Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
Zeenat Aman reflects on Dostana scene with Amitabh Bachchan: 'The patronising attitude to women who defied convention...'
December 05, 2025 2:49 pm
Zeenat Aman shared a scene from her superhit 1980 film Dostana, with Amitabh Bachchan, and sparked a conversation on women's rights and changing morality.
Raj Kapoor's Satyam Shivam Sundaram has objectification, sexism, and is patriarchal, and yet this GenZ loved Zeenat Aman-Shashi Kapoor film
November 25, 2025 12:18 pm
Shashi Kapoor and Zeenat Aman's 1978 film Satyam Shivam Sundaram became a cult classic and earned well at the box office. On the latter's birthday, here's my GenZ review of Raj Kapoor's romantic-musical drama.
Zeenat Aman remembers 'favourite co-star' Dharmendra; says he offered warm comfort to her 'introverted' self: 'He was with no pretences or guile'
November 24, 2025 8:31 pm
Zeenat Aman, who previously called him her "favourite co-star," has stepped forward to fondly recall her experience working with Dharmendra.
Zeenat Aman dances on 'Dum Maro Dum' at her birthday party, says 'larger-than-life Punjabis had me cutting cakes and dancing'
November 20, 2025 9:20 pm
Actor couple Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi attended veteran star Zeenat Aman's birthday party.
Zeenat Aman posed like a 'tigress in vengeance' with her damaged eye after Sanjay Khan's 'Taj incident': 'You could see her swelling'
November 14, 2025 4:32 pm
Zeenat Aman posed for photographs with her swollen eye like a 'tigress'. This was after her rumoured affair with Sanjay Khan came to a violent end.
Zarine Khan was heartbroken after husband Sanjay Khan's affair with Zeenat Aman, quit modelling after his ultimatum
November 08, 2025 8:20 pm
Sanjay Khan's wife Zarine Khan passed away at 81 on Friday. She had spoken about giving up her modelling career to marry Sunjay and sticking with him despite his affair with Zeenat Aman.
'Sanjay Khan felt Zeenat Aman was cheating on him, and then the incident happened': Co-star recalls alleged public assault
October 14, 2025 2:47 pm
Actor Deepak Parashar, who said that he was in a relationship with Zeenat Aman when her union with Sanjay Khan was coming to an end, spoke about the alleged public assault that she suffered at his hands.
'I'm not gay': Actor pegged as Amitabh Bachchan's competition was left penniless by wife, forced to work in B-grade films to make end meets
October 14, 2025 2:41 pm
An actor who was once pegged as Amitabh Bachchan's competition in the 1980s opened up about rumours surrounding his sexual orientation, and his many affairs, with actors such as Zeenat Aman, Salma Agha, and Rakhee.
'Sex symbol' Zeenat Aman never found herself beautiful, but leveraged her 'pretty privilege': 'Maybe I feared becoming arrogant, or...'
September 16, 2025 5:10 pm
Zeenat Aman recently revealed that she never really managed to wrap her head around being widely referred to as a "sex symbol".
