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India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Meet superstar from 80s who won Miss Asia contest, rebelled against her mother, had an affair during her pregnancy with..., she is…
This legendary actress lit up the silver screen with her elegance and power, delivering iconic performances alongside stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar and Dharmendra. While her on-screen journey was marked by applause and admiration, her personal life painted a far more complex picture, filled with unspoken emotions, heartbreaks, and unresolved ties. Yet through it all, she carried herself with unmatched poise, becoming not just a cinematic legend but symbol of strength amid life's unpredictable script. The Iconic Superstar Of Indian Cinema… Here we are talking about veteran actress Zeenat Aman , who is considered as most iconic actress from the industry. She gained recognition for challenging societal norms in Bollywood during her era, yet her private life was not as glitzy as she had hoped. At the height of her success, she entered into a marriage with actor-producer Mazhar Khan , despite it being against her wishes. Unfortunately, this union turned out to be one of the most distressing chapters in Zeenat Aman's life. Personal Challenges Of Zeenat Aman Before establishing in Bollywood, Zeenat was crowned Miss Asia Pacific in 1970, becoming the first Indian to earn this honor. Additionally, she finished as the runner-up in the Miss India pageant and received the title of First Princess. In the same year she began acting and appeared in films like The Evil Within (1970), Hungama (1971) and Hulchul (1971) . By the 80s, Zeenat became prominent figure in the industry. For her, establishing career was secondary to her desire to settle down and become a mother. She candidly expressed her wish for marriage and children. This longing prompted her to marry Mazhar Khan, as she thought he would help her achieve the family life she had always dreamed of. However, her mother disapproved of their relationship, which created strain between them until arrival of Zeenat's first son, who helped mend their differences. It was also reported that during pregnancy Zeenat was involved in an alleged relationship with actor-director Sanjay Khan . During an interview with Simi Garewal on her chat show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal , she shared, 'In the initial year of my marriage, I came to the realization that I had made a mistake. However, since I had made this choice against everyone's advice, I chose to make it work. Within that first year, I became pregnant with my first child, and Mazhar was not present during that time. Around then, Stardust magazine reported on Mazhar's involvement with another woman; this is the truth.' As per reports, Mazhar was involved with Dilip Kumar's niece Rubaina whom he had already divorced before Zeenat. Mazhar Khan passed away in 1998 as result of kidney failure, yet Zeenat's challenges persisted beyond that. She disclosed that Mazhar's mother and sister wholly turned their backs on her and her children. Following his death, Zeenat received no financial support whatsoever.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan Reveals 90-Year-Old Mother Zeenat Will Make Her Debut In Sitaare Zameen Par: "It Is An Emotional Thing For Me"
Aamir Khan's 90-year-old mother Zeenat debuts in Sitaare Zameen Par. Zeenat appeared in a wedding song scene, attending the shoot in a wheelchair. Aamir's sister Nikhat, a professional actor, also features in the film. New Delhi: Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par on June 20, 2025. In a group interview in Mumbai, on Wednesday, the actor surprised the media when he announced that his 90-year-old mother Zeenat will be debuting in Sitaare Zameen Par. His elder sister Nikhat will also be in the film, but she is a professional actor. Aamir further added that it was by luck that his mother became a part of Sitaare Zameen Par. It wasn't planned. What's Happening Aamir Khan revealed in a group interview on Wednesday, that his mother Zeenat will make her debut in Sitaare Zameen Par. He shared how his mother has never accompanied him to any movie set, but something changed for this film. He said, "Normally, Ammi doesn't say she wants to come to my shoot. So, I don't know what she felt, but the morning of the song shoot, Ammi called and asked, ' Aap kahan shooting kar rahe hain? Humko bhi aana hai shooting pe aaj ' (Where are you shooting today, I also want to come).' So, I said, ' Chaliye, aaiye.' I sent her the car and my sister brought her to the shoot. She came in a wheelchair. It was a happy wedding song, and we were having fun shooting for it while she was watching us." Aamir added, "Prasanna came to me and said, 'Sir, if you don't mind, can you request Ammi ji to be in the shot? It's the last song of the film; it's a wedding celebration sequence. She can easily be one of the guests. It's an emotional thing for me; I want her to be a part of the film'." Further elaborating on how Aamir thought the director had lost his mind, the actor said, "I told him, ' Tu pagal ho gaya hai? Meri himmat nahi hogi Ammi ko poochne ki, ki film mein kaam karo, shot do. She is very ziddi (Are you mad? I will never find the courage to ask her to shoot. She is also very stubborn). She is not going to listen. Don't waste your time.' He kept telling me to ask her at least once. So, I said, ' Ammi, Prasanna request kar rahe hain ki aap ek shot do ek guest banke (He is requesting you to be a part of one scene).' She replied, ' Haan theek hai (okay, fine).' I was shocked! So, she is there in one or two shots. It's the only film of mine that she has ever been a part of." "I don't know what came into her. She is turning 91 on June 13, a week before our film's release," he said. Aamir concluded by saying that his sister Nikhat has a few scenes in the film. But given that she is an actor, there are chances of them working again. About Sitaare Zameen Par The plot of the film revolves around a frustrated basketball coach played by Aamir. He serves community service by training Neurodivergent adults after a DUI. He gains perception in this journey and his outlook towards life changes as he trains these players. The female lead is Genelia Deshmukh. There are 10 debutantes in the film - Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. In A Nutshell Sitaare Zameen Par. The actor expressed his joy and how emotional it was for him.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
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- Business Standard
Zeenat, Bobby Deol, brands: Why some comebacks work, while others don't
Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight. In recent times, Bobby Deol has been one significant exception Sandeep Goyal Listen to This Article Zeenat Amanullah Khan. Zeenat Aman. Yes, Zeenie baby — the hottest heroine of the '70s and '80s. Zeenat of Dum Maro Dum fame. Zeenat of Qurbani fame. Zeenat of Insaaf Ka Tarazu fame. Of Satyam Shivam Sundaram fame. Zeenat Aman, the Femina Miss India runner-up who became the sexiest and zingiest star of a generation gone by, took a longish break from films in the mid-'80s. She did return to the silver screen in cameo, insignificant roles over the next many years, but they were sporadic and listless. Therefore, there was much buzz in recent months about Zeenat Aman's much-anticipated
Hans India
5 days ago
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- Hans India
Zeenat Aman calls herself ‘an awful archivist'
Veteran Bollywood diva Zeenat Aman took a nostalgic trip as she shared some old memories from her modelling days. However, she called herself 'an awful archivist' as she revealed she has lost all her 'material memories' 'over the years'. Zeenat took to Instagram, where she shared a handful of images from her modelling advertisements for flight, jewellery brand, soap and clothes brands. The septuagenarian took to the caption section and wrote: 'It is such a pity that I am an awful archivist! Almost all my material memories have been lost over the years. The photographs, letters, slides, and notes of my 50 year long career are all lost to the passage of time.' She revealed she loves stumbling across her old work online. 'Each picture gives me a little jolt of recollection, and unearths buried memories. My modelling career was short but fruitful, and an excellent outlet for a teenager working on her poise, confidence and pocket money!' she added. She strongly feels there's a charm to 'print advertisements' over videos. 'These vintage ads are amongst my favourites. They'd be outdated today, but I do think there's a charm to print advertisements that video can never replicate.' The diva went on to explain the advertisements she shot as she wrote: 'So, from first to last: '1. Playing the 'dark haired beauty' for @airindia in an ad I love, but I suspect would be sharply critiqued today for all its 'exotic' exuberance. Thoughts?' '2. Bouffants and cat eyes! A modelling assignment with Shobha De, for a jewellery brand if I remember correctly. Some years ago we bumped into one another at an event in Australia and @sanjoykroy made us recreate these frames for a laugh!' For the next, the actress added: '3. Being a flower power poster girl for Krimpex! Stripes, minis, headbands, chokers, bellbottoms… I spent a scholarship year in California during the late 60s and you can see the influence it had on my fashion sense.' '4. This one is from the later years. I had a long association with Lux, and they ran a number of advertisements with my mug! Which one is your favourite?'
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Zeenat Aman recalls earning pocket money through modelling in teenage years, ‘unearths buried memories' of a ‘short but fruitful' career
Actor Zeenat Aman lived a glamorous life, first as a model, and then as an actor. Zeenat's early years as a model had her appearing in many magazines and print advertisements and in a recent post on Instagram, Zeenat shared some of these memories. Her post on Instagram started with remorse over her 'archival skills' and how the passage of time has taken many memories away from her. She said, 'It is such a pity that I am an awful archivist! Almost all my material memories have been lost over the years. The photographs, letters, slides, and notes of my 50-year-long career are all lost to the passage of time.' She added that she is glad for the internet and how she sometimes runs into her old work online. A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) ALSO READ: Zeenat Aman praises Ishaan Khatter's 'courtesies and grace' during the Royals shoot: 'I am most charmed by the young…' 'Each picture gives me a little jolt of recollection and unearths buried memories. My modelling career was short but fruitful and an excellent outlet for a teenager working on her poise, confidence and pocket money,' she shared. While she admitted that some of these ads might appear dated now, she also spoke about the charm of old print advertisements that 'TV could never replace.' The first picture of the carousel was an advertisement for Air India, and the tagline read, 'Long after you leave India, India will still be with you,' with a close-up of Zeenat with kohl-lined eyes. She shared a rather interesting picture next, from a time when she and Shobha De modelled together for a jewellery brand. The caption read, 'Bouffants and cat eyes! A modelling assignment with Shobha De, for a jewellery brand if I remember correctly. Some years ago we bumped into one another at an event in Australia, and Sanjoy K Roy made us recreate these frames for a laugh.' The next advertisement was for a textile company where Zeenat can be seen wearing a Sharon Tate-like outfit from the 1960s. She said, 'I spent a scholarship year in California during the late 60s, and you can see the influence it had on my fashion sense.' The next ad is from the actor's peak years in Bollywood, as she is seen posing for the soap brand. Zeenat was last seen in the Netflix series The Royals.
