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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
Zeenat Aman urges government to open dialogue as Sonam Wangchuk's fast enters day 17
July 14, 2026 1:04 pm
Zeenat Aman urged the government to open talks with Sonam Wangchuk as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 17th day amid health concerns.
Zeenat Aman and Sanjay Khan were married, confirms daughter Farah: 'He divorced her later'
July 03, 2026 11:58 am
Sanjay Khan's daughter Farah Khan Ali confirmed that her father was married to Zeenat Aman briefly. She, however, dismissed reports that he hit the actress and permanently injured her eye.
Zeenat Aman says parents divorced when she was 2: 'Bollywood was never my plan'
July 01, 2026 4:26 pm
Despite being the daughter of Mughal-e-Azam writer Amanullah Khan, Zeenat says she grew up with almost no exposure to Hindi cinema.
The Daily Catch-Up: A Kargil truce, a goalkeeper's redemption, and other top news
June 30, 2026 6:59 pm
A Kargil firefight that paused for cigarettes and chocolate, Germany's World Cup hopes ended by a goalkeeper nobody knew a month ago, and an alleged murder plot dressed up as a mother's plea to protect her daughter. All this and more in today's The Daily Catch-Up.
'They wanted more cleavage': Zeenat Aman says directors shot her getting drenched in rain
June 30, 2026 1:30 pm
Zeenat Aman recalled how filmmakers in the 70s were more interested in shooting her body, than listening to her opinions: 'Gayegi, nachegi, do dialogue bolegi, bheegegi barish mein'.
'Rather have 5 joyous years than 15 miserable ones': Zeenat Aman on live-in relationships
June 29, 2026 10:20 pm
In a recent interview, veteran actress Zeenat Aman explained why she feels live-in relationships are more relevant than ever.
Zeenat Aman reveals her Hindu mom named her Laliteshwari, parents had an interfaith marriage
June 18, 2026 10:18 am
Zeenat Aman revealed that she was raised by her Hindu mother and her diverse upbringing shaped her outlook towards religion in life.
Zeenat Aman reveals the secret behind why her Instagram handle is 'so millennial coded'
May 29, 2026 8:19 pm
Zeenat Aman, recently recalled being the 'only' woman on the sets of her films. She also revealed the secret behind why her Instagram handle is 'so millennial coded.'
'Was starting to show cracks': Zeenat Aman on marriage and motherhood; expert weighs in
May 25, 2026 6:23 pm
Zeenat Aman reflected on a period when marriage, motherhood, and career changes reshaped her life.
'I wanted to escape personal life': Zeenat Aman relives 'cracks in marriage' with Mazhar Khan
May 21, 2026 3:49 pm
In her latest Instagram post, veteran actor Zeenat Aman opened up about struggling with her marriage when she was offered Anant Balani's Gawaahi in 1988.
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