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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
Bollywood sex symbol left penniless after her cheating husband's death, survived abuse and did odd jobs to survive
September 02, 2025 11:41 am
Despite being one of the most glamorous stars of her time, this Bollywood icon's personal life was filled with turmoil. She faced abuse and infidelity in personal relationships, and was left penniless after the death of her husband.
Amitabh Bachchan's Don left producer in massive debt, he died before movie's premiere; Zeenat Aman let go off her fee, his debts were paid off with film's earning
July 24, 2025 10:23 am
According to lyricist Sameer Anjaan, the producer of Don had been ruined during the film's production, and couldn't afford to shoot a song that Javed Akhtar was adamant about including in the movie.
Zeenat Aman says 'Rajesh Khanna was always late, would decide when to come and when to shoot': 'Amitabh Bachchan was extremely professional'
July 10, 2025 12:01 pm
Zeenat Aman shared how everybody would blindly hail Rajesh Khanna while he took control of everything on set unlike her Don co-star Amitabh Bachchan.
Zeenat Aman recalls how Feroz Khan abused her on phone after she refused Dharmatma: 'Bahut ulta-sulta suna diya...'
July 11, 2025 6:58 am
After the heated argument, Zeenat Aman and Feroz Khan didn't speak for a long time. However, a few years later, he approached her with a lead role in Qurbani and the rest is history.
Zeenat Aman remembers first on-screen kiss with Shashi Kapoor that caused an 'uproar' but was 'quite chaste'
June 19, 2025 4:25 pm
Zeenat Aman spoke about her Satyam Shivam Sundaram co-star Shashi Kapoor and said that she had a crush on him as a teenger.
'Overwhelmed' Zeenat Aman takes an Air India flight days after Ahmedabad plane crash: 'As I buckled my seat...'
June 15, 2025 2:03 pm
Veteran actor Zeenat Aman penned an emotional note, as she boarded an Air India flight days after the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash.
Zeenat Aman recalls earning pocket money through modelling in teenage years, 'unearths buried memories' of a 'short but fruitful' career
June 04, 2025 4:03 pm
Zeenat Aman took to Instagram and reminisced about the time she modeled for several brands including Air India and Lux.
The director who launched Dharmendra, Kabir Bedi and Zeenat Aman died broke: 'Not in good shape financially or physically'
May 31, 2025 7:52 pm
Filmmaker-actor OP Ralhan went through financial hardships towards the end of his life. He launched actors like Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman and Kabir Bedi.
Zeenat Aman praises Ishaan Khatter's 'courtesies and grace' during The Royals shoot: 'I am most charmed by the young...'
May 27, 2025 5:43 pm
"Ishaan Khatter, you have an ally in me, and I give you all my blessings for a successful career (and meaningful personal life)," Zeenat Aman wrote on Instagram
The Royals director Priyanka Ghose opens up about Zeenat Aman's smoking scenes: 'Males writing female parts did not get these small nuances'
May 27, 2025 6:25 pm
In a recent interview, The Royals director Priyanka Ghose opened up about veteran actor Zeenat Aman's much talked about smoking scenes in the show.
