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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
‘I had fought so many of his battles so hard for him’: Zeenat Aman on choosing self-preservation over love
November 18, 2024 6:37 pm
"What had happened with Mazhar is that he had stopped helping himself…," Zeenat Aman said
When Zeenat Aman revealed why she was forced to leave husband Mazhar Khan despite caring, was punished for it: 'Every penny he owned was taken by his mother, sister'
November 09, 2024 9:32 am
Zeenat Aman married Mazhar Khan in 1985 but ended it 12 years later after he became addicted to prescription drugs. When he died, she was not allowed to pay her last respects.
Zeenat Aman wanted to end marriage after 1 year as she found out husband Mazhar Khan was cheating on her: 'I stayed for 12 years as...'
November 11, 2024 6:37 pm
Zeenat Aman had opened up about the challenges of her marriage to Mazhar Khan, sharing how she stayed in an unhappy marriage for 12 years, cared for him through a serious illness but got nothing in return.
Zeenat Aman recalls how Raj Kapoor's wife Krishna gave her 'handful of gold guineas': 'He was amused to see me as maimed village belle'
October 23, 2024 1:17 pm
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman paid tribute to Raj Kapoor ahead of his 100th birth anniversary by remembering how he cast her for Satyam Shivam Sundaram, a career-defining film for her.
Zeenat Aman reveals how she made Raj Kapoor take her in Satyam Shivam Sundaram: 'His lack of interest in casting me...'
October 22, 2024 2:38 pm
Zeenat Aman took to Instagram to share how she dressed up for the role of Rupa to convince Raj Kapoor to cast her in Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
When Zeenat Aman revealed Amitabh Bachchan kept asking for ‘one more’ take while filming Don's 'Khaike Paan' song: 'He was so keen about...'
October 15, 2024 7:16 pm
Belonging to the same friend circle, Amitabh Bachchan and Zeenat Aman often spent time together, while the two were just film aspirants.
Zeenat Aman was the only heroine who agreed to work with Mithun Chakraborty during his lull, actor says he is 'forever grateful' to her
October 12, 2024 1:53 pm
Mithun Chakraborty thanked Zeenat Aman for starring alongside him in Taqdeer because at the time, female actors were told to not work with him.
Zeenat Aman once shared she has 'forgiven' men from her past; why letting go of grudges is vital
October 07, 2024 11:30 am
"I'm so full of 'now', so happy for the gift of each day," Zeenat Aman said
Dev Anand and his many loves: Interfaith relationships with Suraiya and Mona, one-sided love for Zeenat Aman, and the many sparks that flew
September 26, 2024 8:06 am
Dev Anand loved the idea of love and didn't stop himself from falling in love over and over again. The actor had a colourful life but while he loved others, he never stopped loving himself.
Zeenat Aman reveals she got 'stoned' for real during Dev Anand's Dum Maro Dum song, was in no state to return to hotel: 'My mom was furious'
September 24, 2024 10:47 am
Zeenat Aman revealed how Dev Anand shot the song in Kathmandu, rounding up a 'gaggle of hippies from the streets' to feature in the video. She said her mother was furious that her teenage daughter did drugs for the shoot.
