26-05-2025
Meet actress who jeopardised her career because of her co-star, was Zennat Aman's lucky charm, was in one sided love with..., her name is...
Meet the actress who was madly in love with Dev Anand, rejected blockbuster because..., she is...
In the golden era of Bollywood, where stars were worshiped as god figures, their charm and allure remain unmatched by today's generation of actors. While some rose to fame with their determination and hard work, others had a legacy that brought them into public attention, and later, with their choices of script, they carved their name into stardom. But there was one actress who, even though belonged to a filmy dynasty, couldn't make it big on the silver screen because of her career-altering choice.
The actress we are talking about is none other than Zaheeda Hussain. Having a special connection with the famous Bollywood actress, Nagis, Waheeda's entry into the showbiz world of cinema became easier. However, besides her renowned background, Waheeda's impeccable performance also received praise from the audience. She made her debut in the film Prem Pujari in the year 1970, but it was films like 'Gambler ' and 'Chudi Nahi Hai Yeh Mera Dil Hai ' that turned around her career trajectory and raised her to fame, so much so that she resonates with the fans even today. Starring opposite Dev Anand, their chemistry was widely appreciated, and soon she became a fan favourite.
Eventually she became high in demand with offers lined up from filmmakers, but soon in a twist of event, her career took an unexpected turn. After working with Dev Anand, it was believed that she developed strong feelings for him. That one-sided love made her so emotionally attached that she went on to refuse doing all the romantic roles that didn't have Dev Anand as her co-star.
But this attachment made her pay a huge amount, she turned down significant opportunities that later turned to be a career-defining moment for another actress. The blockbuster film Hare Rama Hare Krishna , which brought Zeenat Aman to fame was first offered to Zaheeda but because her role demanded her to play Dev Anand's sister on screen, she turned it down. The role then went to Zeenat Aman, whose performance became iconic and turned her into an overnight superstar.
While Zaheeda kept working for years to come, she could never get that spark alive again that she had in early days. Her tale shows that sometimes it important to not let your emotions get the best of you.
