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India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, whose career got ruined due to a superstar, was Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman's lucky charm, her name is..., Nargis, Sanjay Dutt were her...
Meet actress, whose career got ruined due to a superstar, was Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman's luck charm, her name is..., Nargis, Sanjay Dutt were her... Zaheeda Hussain, widely known by her screen name Zaheeda, is a retried Hindi film actress, who had a short career in films as following her marriage she bid adieu to the industry. She would definitely come to the mind of cinema enthusiasts whenever they hear the song 'Churi Nahin Ye Mera Dil Hai…'. Even now, fans recall her captivating screen presence and adorable charm. Daughter of Akhtar Hussain, Zaheeda was related to Veteran actress Nargis, as they shared a family connection through Nargis's mother, Jaddanbai. Jaddanbai was married thrice. She first tied the knot with Narottam Das Khatri, who converted to Islam and changed his name to Bachhubhai. Her second marriage was with Irshad Meer Khan, and had two children- a son Akhtar Hussain and a daughter Zahida. Jaddanbai's third marriage was with Mohanchand Uttamchand Tyagi, who was father of Nargis. Consequently, Sanjay Dutt is brother to Zaheeda's daughter, Akhtar Hussain. Coming from a filmy background, Zaheeda tried to carved her own place in the industry. Dev Anand played a pivotal role in launching her filmy career. He offered her first role as a lead actress in Anokhi Raat (1970), followed by another film Prem Pujari , where she shared screen-space with the superstar himself. After two successful films, Zaheeda again had the opportunity to work with Dev Anand in the blockbuster Hare Rama Hare Krishna . However, she turned down the role, as she was offered to play Dev Anand's sister. She was reportedly in love with him, and aspired to play romantic lead alongside him. Later on, Zeenat Aman took on the part, and captivated the audience with her impeccable portrayal in the film. In 1971, the actress was offered lead role in Sushil Majumdar's Lal Patthar. However, due to some inconvenience, she had to let go of that role, and later Hema Malini portrayed the part. Zaheeda's career went downhill after she rejected superhits films that later went on to Hema Malini and Zeenat Aman. After facing a setback in her career, Zaheeda Hussain moved to a different path and married businessman Kesri Nandan Sahay. The couple had two sons- Nilesh Sahay and Brajesh. Following her marriage, Zaheeda quit the film industry, focusing on her marital life and embracing the role of a homemaker.
India.com
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
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.
