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'''Zeenat Aman''' (born as '''Zeenat Khan''') is an Indian actress, former model and beauty queen, who is best |
'''Zeenat Aman''' (born as '''Zeenat Khan''') is an Indian actress, former model and beauty queen, who is best recognized for her work in [[Bollywood]] films, and is widely considered to be a highly influential actress in [[Indian cinema]]. She was one of the highest paid actresses throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, and has received a wide variety of awards throughout her film career. Aman's early works included the films [[The Evil Within (1970 film)|''The Evil Within'']] (1970) and [[Hulchul (1971 film)|''Hulchul'']] (1971). She then made her official film debut with the film [[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|''Hare Rama Hare Krishna'']] (1971) for which she won a [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]] for her performance. |
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Aman has starred in over 80 films, and throughout her career was nominated for two [[Filmfare Best Actress Award|Filmfare Best Actress Awards]] for her roles in ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' (1978) and ''[[Insaf Ka Tarazu]]'' (1980), and has won several lifetime awards in recognition for her work in Bollywood. Aman has been noted for being one of the few to play more bold and controversial roles in [[Bollywood]], breaking the traditional taboo and revolutionizing the Bollywood industry, done alongside other actresses such as [[Rekha]] and [[Parveen Babi]]. Before acting, Aman began her career as a short-lived journalist for ''[[Femina (India)|Femina magazine]]''. Shortly after, she began to take up modelling, and at the age of 19 went on to participate in beauty pageants, winning both the [[Femina Miss India]] pageant and the [[Miss Asia Pacific International]] pageant in 1970. |
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Aman had initially worked from 1970 to 1989, when she had temporarily retired to focus on her marriage with [[Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1955)|Mazhar Khan]], before making a comeback in 1999 with a role in the film ''Bhopal Express''. Since then, Aman has starred in a number of films, the majority consisting of her portraying guest roles, as well as appearing in supporting roles. In 2019, it was announced that Aman will appear in the upcoming action film [[Panipat (film)|''Panipat'']], her first major role in a film after a lengthy period of playing minor roles. |
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Zeenat then began her film career making appearances in minor films, her first films being [[The Evil Within (1970 film)|The Evil Within]], [[Hungama (1971 film)|Hungama]], and [[Hulchul (1971 film)|Hulchul]], all of which were [[box office]] flops. On the verge of quitting and moving from India, it wasn’t until 1971 when Zeenat was approached by [[Dev Anand]] to star in his self-directed movie [[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]] that she made her official debut as an actress. The film had brought her much fame, and her performance was critically praised. Throughout the majority of her career, Zeenat became known for being one of the few to play more bold and controversial roles in [[Bollywood]], breaking the traditional taboo and revolutionising the Bollywood industry, alongside other actresses such as [[Rekha]] and [[Parveen Babi]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Zeenat Aman was born in [[Bombay]] in 1951. Her mother, Scinda Vardhini Karvaste, is from [[Maharashtra]]. Zeenat is the cousin of actor [[Raza Murad]] and niece of actor [[Murad (actor)|Murad]]. Her father, Amanullah Khan,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19771115-zeenat-aman-seeks-recognition-as-an-actress-823475-2014-09-05 |title=Zeenat Aman seeks recognition as an actress |website=India Today |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/birthday-special-zeenat-aman-marriage-controversy-you-did-not-know/974202 |title=Birthday special: Zeenat Aman marriage controversy you did not know |website=Free Press Journal - Latest India News, Live Updates, Breaking news from Mumbai |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> was related to the [[Bhopal State]] ruling family. Her mother was Brahmin Maharashtrian and her father of Afghan descent. He was a script writer for movies such as ''[[Mughal-e-Azam]]'' and ''[[Pakeezah]]'', and often wrote under the [[pen name|nom de plume]] "Aman", which Zeenat Aman later adopted as her second name on screen. He died when Zeenat Aman was 13. Her mother afterwards married a German man called Heinz and also obtained German citizenship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/bollywoods-sultry-diva-zeenat-aman-turns-62/3/ |title=35 couple tie the knot at mass marriage ceremony in Mumbai |date=12 May 2014 |publisher= |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> |
Zeenat Aman was born in [[Bombay]] in 1951. Her mother, Scinda Vardhini Karvaste, is from [[Maharashtra]]. Zeenat is the cousin of actor [[Raza Murad]] and niece of actor [[Murad (actor)|Murad]]. Her father, Amanullah Khan,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19771115-zeenat-aman-seeks-recognition-as-an-actress-823475-2014-09-05 |title=Zeenat Aman seeks recognition as an actress |website=India Today |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/birthday-special-zeenat-aman-marriage-controversy-you-did-not-know/974202 |title=Birthday special: Zeenat Aman marriage controversy you did not know |website=Free Press Journal - Latest India News, Live Updates, Breaking news from Mumbai |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> was related to the [[Bhopal State]] ruling family. Her mother was Brahmin Maharashtrian and her father of Afghan descent. He was a script writer for movies such as ''[[Mughal-e-Azam]]'' and ''[[Pakeezah]]'', and often wrote under the [[pen name|nom de plume]] "Aman", which Zeenat Aman later adopted as her second name on screen. He died when Zeenat Aman was 13. Her mother afterwards married a German man called Heinz and also obtained German citizenship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/bollywoods-sultry-diva-zeenat-aman-turns-62/3/ |title=35 couple tie the knot at mass marriage ceremony in Mumbai |date=12 May 2014 |publisher= |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> She did her schooling in Panchgani and went to [[University of Southern California]] in [[Los Angeles]] for further studies on student aid, but she could not complete her graduation. |
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She did her schooling in Panchgani and went to [[University of Southern California]] in [[Los Angeles]] for further studies on student aid, but she could not complete her graduation. Upon her return to India, she first took up a job as a journalist for ''[[Femina (India)|Femina]]'' and then moved on to [[Model (person)|modelling]]. One of the first few brands that she modelled for was Taj Mahal Tea in 1966. She was the second runner-up in the [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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=== Early career and modelling (1960–1969) === |
=== Early career and modelling (1960–1969) === |
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Zeenat studied in [[Los Angeles]] from early on, and eventually began her career by starting off as a journalist, writing for [[Femina (India)|Femina magazine]]. It was a short-lived occupation, and she later went on to try modelling - she modelled for various major/minor brands, and later on went to partake in beauty pageants. In 1970, Zeenat participated in the [[Femina Miss India]] pageant, and ended up to be the winner of it. Much fame was brought to her after her win, and she had appeared in a few more beauty |
Zeenat studied in [[Los Angeles]] from early on, and eventually began her career by starting off as a journalist, writing for [[Femina (India)|Femina magazine]]. It was a short-lived occupation, and she later went on to try modelling - she modelled for various major/minor brands, and later on went to partake in beauty pageants. In 1970, Zeenat participated in the [[Femina Miss India]] pageant, and ended up to be the winner of it. Much fame was brought to her after her win, and she had appeared in a few more beauty pageants following. She won the [[Miss Asia Pacific International]] pageant in the same year, and her modelling career had taken off. |
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=== Early acting, debut and stardom (1970–1979) === |
=== Early acting, debut and stardom (1970–1979) === |
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In 1970, Aman had begun acting first appearing in the film [[The Evil Within (1970 film)|The Evil Within]] alongside [[Dev Anand]]. The film was commercially unsuccessful. She then appeared in a minor role in [[O. P. Ralhan]]’s ''[[Hulchul (1971 film)|Hulchul]]'' in 1971, and in the same year appeared in Ralhan's other film ''[[Hungama (1971 film)|Hungama]],'' which starred [[Vinod Khanna]], [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Mehmood (actor)|Mehmood]] and [[Helen (actress)|Helen]]; both films were [[Box office flop|flops]] at the box-office. Due to her films failing, Aman had prepared to leave India and was ready to go to [[Malta]] with her mother and stepfather. Before doing so, she changed her mind when [[Dev Anand]] approached Aman to star in his movie, after he offered [[Zaheeda]] (his second heroine in ''[[Prem Pujari]]'') the role of his sister in ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' (1971), which she rejected due to wanting the lead female part (which was eventually played by [[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]]). Aman had been chosen as a last-minute replacement.<ref name="ZaanatRediff">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/nov/12dinesh.htm |title=The A to Z of Zeenat Aman |author=Dinesh Raheja |date=12 November 2002 |website= |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date= |accessdate=14 January 2011|author-link=Dinesh Raheja }}</ref> In ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'', Zeenat Aman, aided by the [[R. D. Burman]] song ''[[Dum Maro Dum (song)|Dum Maro Dum]]'', won over the hearts of the audience in her role as Jasbir/Janice. Her performance and acting in the film was praised, where she then earned a [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf |title=1st Filmfare Awards 1953<!-- Bot generated title --> |publisher= |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> and [[BFJA Award]] for Best Actress,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bfjaaward.com/award-winners.php?year=1973 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=10 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222164443/http://www.bfjaaward.com/award-winners.php?year=1973 |archivedate=22 December 2015 }}</ref> these being her first awards. |
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Following her success with the film, Aman had continued her career as an actress, and in 1973 starred in ''[[Heera Panna]]'' yet again appearing alongside Anand. It had a decent performance at the box-office, but became renowned for its songs. In the same year, Aman then starred in the action film ''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]'' as Sunita, the heroine to [[Vijay Arora]]. The film was idolized, hitting major success at the box-office, being one of the highest grossing films of the year. It was marked as a classic, and was denounced the first quintessential "bollywood" film.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Cri9CgAAQBAJ&pg=PT58|title=Written by Salim-Javed: The Story of Hindi Cinema’s Greatest Screenwriters|last=Chaudhuri|first=Diptakirti|date=2015-10-01|publisher=Penguin UK|isbn=9789352140084|language=en}}</ref> The movie's songs and soundtrack were critically acclaimed. Aman had performed in the song ''Churaliya hai tumne jo dil ko'' (in [[Asha Bhosle]]'s voice), and promptly became known at the time as the "girl in white carrying a guitar" which in effect had won her an immense amount of popularity, and bringing her many fans.<ref name="ZaanatRediff" /> Following the film, she also starred in [[Dhund (1973 film)|''Dhund'']] alongside [[Sanjay Khan]] and [[Danny Denzongpa]]. The film was a box-office disappointment, but Aman was acclaimed for playing an unconvential role - her character was a woman married to a caustic cripple, but was involved in an extramarital relationship. It was Aman's last film of the year. |
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Following the success of the film, Aman and Dev Anand had worked together in quite a few films; they starred together in films like ''[[Heera Panna]]'' (1973), ''[[Ishq Ishq Ishq]]'' (1974), ''[[Prem Shastra]]'' (1974), ''[[Warrant (film)|Warrant]]'' (1975), ''[[Darling Darling (1977 film)|Darling Darling]]'' (1977) and ''[[Kalabaaz]]'' (1977). Of these, ''[[Warrant (film)|Warrant]]'' turned to be the biggest hit at the box-office. |
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In 1974, Aman began the year starring as Sheetal in [[Manoj Kumar]]'s critically-acclaimed film ''[[Roti Kapda Aur Makaan]]''. She had been in more of an unconventional role, rather than playing the generic housewife role, she played an opportunist who deserts her jobless lover for a millionaire. The film had been declared a blockbuster, and was the highest grossing film of the year. It further helped Aman's career, and the songs ''Hay Hay Yeh Majboori'' and ''Main Na Bhoolunga'' which Aman had performed in became popular, alongside other songs in the film. The son [[Cine Blitz]] magazine was launched, with the first issue having with Aman on its cover,<ref name="ht">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/proj_tabloid/protimastory.shtml|title=Protima's naked run: Cine Blitz Profile|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730182407/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/proj_tabloid/protimastory.shtml|archivedate=30 July 2014|accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref> which helped her career and further verified her credibility. Aman had starred in a few films alongside Dev Anand in the year, and following ''Roti Kapda Aur Makaan'', she next starred in ''[[Prem Shastra]]'' starring alongside Anand and [[Bindu (actress)|Bindu]]. Despite underperforming at the box office, the film was acclaimed for its story and production. Aman played yet another unorthodox role, as the girl who falls in love with her mother's one-time lover, in the middle of many family and love controversies. She then starred alongside Anand in ''[[Ishq Ishq Ishq]]'' as well as appearing along with [[Shabana Azmi]] and [[Kabir Bedi]]. The film had a budget that was costly in its time, and the film was declared Dev Anand's most underperforming film. She then starred in the [[Shammi Kapoor]] directed film in a controversial role as Nisha, a hooker in ''[[Manoranjan]]''. With prostitution considered a taboo subject around the time of the film, it had received much attention, and was panned by critics due to the sense of immortality in the film. Following this, Aman had been cast in the film [[Ajanabee (1974 film)|''Ajanabee'']] as Rashmi, an ambitious girl who considers having an abortion in order to pursue a career, starring alongside [[Rajesh Khanna]]. The film was a major success, and became one of the highest grossing films of the year. The songs had became popular at the time, and Aman had shown that her style was a contrast to many of the more conservative stars of the era.<ref name="ZaanatRediff" /> |
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In 1973, Aman starred in ''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]'' as Sunita. The film was idolised and marked as a classic, and Aman became known at the time as the girl carrying a guitar, for her performance in the segment ''[[Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo|Churaliya hai tumne jo dil ko]]'' (in [[Asha Bhosle]]'s voice), winning her an immense amount of popularity, and thus winning the hearts of millions of fans.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/> Zeenat then went on to appear in many [[Hindi]] film magazine covers during the 1970s. In December 1974, [[Cine Blitz]] magazine was launched with Zeenat Aman on its cover,<ref name="ht">{{cite web |title=Protima's naked run: Cine Blitz Profile |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/proj_tabloid/protimastory.shtml |accessdate=30 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730182407/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/proj_tabloid/protimastory.shtml |archivedate=30 July 2014 }}</ref> adding to her popularity and verifying her credibility at the time. |
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In 1975, Aman appeared in two films - she first starred once again alongside Dev Anand in the film ''[[Warrant (film)|Warrant]]'' as an assassin. The film was a box-office success, and one of the highest-grossing films that Aman had worked with Anand in. The soundtrack became famed for its songs, described as "melodious" by critics. She next starred as Sharmali in the film ''[[Chori Mera Kaam]]'' alongside [[Ashok Kumar]] and [[Shashi Kapoor]]. The film was also a success like her previous film, and turned to be one of the highest grossing films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/list/ls000047460/|title=Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1975|website=IMDb|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> She'd starred in two films the year following as well, appearing in ''[[Deewaangee]]'' alongside Shashi Kapoor once again, which turned to flop at the box-office, and in [[Balika Badhu (1976 film)|''Balika Badhu'']] in a minor voice role, which had turned to be a box-office success. |
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In her career and her success with [[Navketan Films]] and [[Dev Anand]], she found success with other banners, such as [[B. R. Chopra]], [[Raj Kapoor]], [[Manmohan Desai]], [[Feroz Khan (actor, born 1939)|Feroz Khan]], [[Nasir Hussain]], [[Manoj Kumar]], [[Prakash Mehra]], [[Raj Khosla]] and [[Shakti Samanta]]. |
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In 1977, Aman started the year starring in ''[[Paapi]]'' alongside [[Sanjeev Kumar]] once again as she'd did in ''Manoranjan'' in the main role. The film turned to be commercially unsuccessful. She then starred in [[Kalabaaz]] working alongside Dev Anand, which also had flopped at the box-office. Due to these films commercially failing, Aman's career had taken a toll. However, she then bounced back when she starred in a main role in the movie [[Dharam Veer (film)|''Dharam Veer'']] alongside [[Dharmendra]], [[Jeetendra]], and [[Neetu Singh]] as a princess. The film was the second highest-grossing film of the year, and was clarified as one of the biggest hits of the decade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011102833/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=183&catName=MTk3Nw==|title=Boxofficeindia.com|date=2012-10-11|website=web.archive.org|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> The songs in the film were majorly popular, with Aman appearing in a majority of them. It brought back Aman to her full status, and she went on to star in more films throughout the year. She was seen in [[Darling Darling (1977 film)|''Darling Darling'']] again alongside Dev Anand, which was a commercial failure. Aman then had a role in the film [[Chhailla Babu]] where she'd starred again alongside Rajesh Khanna as Rita Verma. The film was a huge commercial success, and was one of the highest grossing films of the year. She then starred with Khanna again in the film ''[[Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka]]''. Following this film, she then starred in the film ''[[Hum Kisise Kum Naheen]]'' as Sunita, the lover of [[Rishi Kapoor]]. The film was a major success commercially, and was the third highest grossing film of the year. The film's soundtrack was declared a classic, with the songs gaining [[cult status]] and fame. With the film, she was able to bounce back and further prove herself as an actress and her credibility. Throughout a part of her career and her success with [[Navketan Films]] and [[Dev Anand]], she had also found success with other banners, such as [[B. R. Chopra]], [[Raj Kapoor]], [[Manmohan Desai]], [[Feroz Khan (actor, born 1939)|Feroz Khan]], [[Nasir Hussain]], [[Manoj Kumar]], [[Prakash Mehra]], [[Raj Khosla]] and [[Shakti Samanta]]. |
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In 1978, she starred in [[Raj Kapoor]]'s massively publicised ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' (1978), however, the film was heavily criticised. The subject dealt with the notion of the soul being more attractive than the body, but Kapoor chose to showcase Aman's sex-appeal. The actress was highly criticised for her exposure, but at a later stage, the film had a great deal to do with Aman's fame and the movie itself was distinguished as a work of art. She earned a [[Filmfare]] nomination as Best Actress for this film.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/> |
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Aman then attempted to make an entry into [[Hollywood]], |
In 1978, Aman then attempted to make an entry into [[Hollywood]], which backfired when [[Krishna Shah|Krishna Shah's]] 1978 [[Shalimar (1978 film)|''Shalimar'']] (her first film of the year), co-starring [[Dharmendra]], [[Shammi Kapoor]] and international names like [[Rex Harrison]], [[John Saxon]] and [[Sylvia Miles]], proved to be a [[box-office bomb]] in both the United States and in India.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/> She next starred in [[Heeralaal Pannalal (1978 film)|''Heeralaal Pannalal'']] alongside Shashi Kapoor, [[Randhir Kapoor]] and Neetu Singh, as well as starring in ''[[Chor Ke Ghar Chor]]'' again starring with Ashok Kumar as she'd done before. Both films were commercially successful. Following these films, Aman then appeared in [[Raj Kapoor]]'s massively publicised ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' (1978). The film was a box-office success, however, the film was heavily criticised. The subject dealt with the notion of the soul being more attractive than the body, but Kapoor chose to showcase Aman's sex-appeal instead. Aman was highly criticised for her exposure, but at a later stage, the film had a great deal to do with Aman's fame and the movie itself was distinguished as a work of art. Despite the controversial nature of the film, Aman then earned her first [[Filmfare]] nomination for Best Actress for her performance.<ref name="ZaanatRediff" /> Aman’s career however, as a result of the negative reviews of ''Shalimar'' along with combined with the discouraging controversies of ''Satyam Shivam Sundaram'' began to fluctuate''.'' However, Aman was able to reestablish herself, when Aman went to star as the famed character [[Roma (Don character)|Roma]] in [[Don (1978 film)|''Don'']]. Her reasons for accepting the role in ''Don'' were altruistic, and refused to take remuneration for it due to wanting to help the producer of the film, [[Nariman Irani]], who was losing money and eventually died midway through filming.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/27zeenat.htm |title=Zeenat: I think Vijay is missing |website=ia.rediff.com |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> The film was a major commercial success, and has become highly influential throughout Bollywood, spawning a reboot series and the [[Don (franchise)|Don franchise]]. Her role characterized as a Westernized revenge-seeking action heroine helped contribute to the film's huge success, and her fans and success had surfaced once again with her. |
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In 1979, Aman appeared in a single film, ''[[The Great Gambler]]'' as Shabnam. At first, the film performed unsuccessfully, before eventually turning into a commercial success, gaining cult status for the story and its songs. The film has been widely acclaimed for its choreography and direction. The songs in the film were massively popular at the time, and Aman's performances in the songs ''Raqqasa Mera Naam'', ''Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahaani'', and ''Tum Kitne Din Baad Mile'' were idolized. Throughout the 1970s, Aman had been one of the most highest paid actresses, and was the most influential of her period, helping break the traditional taboo of [[Bollywood]], for which she's been critically renowned for.<ref name="Britannica">{{cite book|title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema|author1=Gulzar|author2=Nihalani, Govind|author3=Chatterji, Saibal|publisher=Popular Prakashan|year=2003|isbn=81-7991-066-0|page=108}}</ref><ref name="ZaanatRediff" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desiclub.com/bollywood/bollywood_features/bolly_article.cfm?id=251|title=DesiClub's Bollywood Top 25: The Women|publisher=desiclub.com|accessdate=27 April 2010}}</ref> |
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=== Further acting, major successes and temporary retirement (1980–1989) === |
=== Further acting, major successes and temporary retirement (1980–1989) === |
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=== Comeback, further acting, and ''Panipat'' (1999–present) === |
=== Comeback, further acting, and ''Panipat'' (1999–present) === |
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After 10 years, Zeenat came back to the silver screen doing a cameo role in the film ''[[Bhopal Express]]'' (1999). Aman then went on to do roles in [[Boom (film)|''Boom'']] (2003), ''Jaana... Let's Fall in Love'' (2006), ''[[Chaurahen]]'' (2007), ''[[Ugly Aur Pagli]]'' (2008), ''Geeta in Paradise'' (2009), ''[[Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon]]'' (2010) and ''[[Strings of Passion]]'' (2012). |
After 10 years, Zeenat came back to the silver screen doing a cameo role in the film ''[[Bhopal Express]]'' (1999). Aman then went on to do roles in [[Boom (film)|''Boom'']] (2003), ''Jaana... Let's Fall in Love'' (2006), ''[[Chaurahen]]'' (2007), ''[[Ugly Aur Pagli]]'' (2008), ''Geeta in Paradise'' (2009), ''[[Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon]]'' (2010) and ''[[Strings of Passion]]'' (2012). |
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==Awards and nominations== |
==Awards and nominations== |
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* 1972 - [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]] for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' |
* 1972 - [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]] for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' |
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* 1980 - [[Filmfare]] Nomination as Best Actress for ''[[Insaaf Ka Tarazu]]'' |
* 1980 - [[Filmfare]] Nomination as Best Actress for ''[[Insaaf Ka Tarazu]]'' |
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===[[BFJA awards|BFJA Awards]]=== |
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* 1972 - [[BFJA Awards]], Best Actress for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' |
* 1972 - [[BFJA Awards]], Best Actress for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' |
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=== [[IIFA Awards]] === |
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* 2006 - "Outstanding Contribution to the Motion Picture Industry of India Awards" at the eighth annual Bollywood Movie Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paktribune.com/news/print.php?id=142384|title=Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman To Be Honored At The Bollywood Awards<!-- Bot generated title -->|publisher=|accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=1e07411a-9bec-4eab-94b9-b68f9a5cb05a&ParentID=fa6f3aa4-fa24-4d99-89f2-19fe3e91c043&&Headline=iKaka%2fi%2c+Zeenat+Aman+to+be+honoured Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman to be honoured]". ''Press Trust of India''</ref> |
* 2006 - "Outstanding Contribution to the Motion Picture Industry of India Awards" at the eighth annual Bollywood Movie Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paktribune.com/news/print.php?id=142384|title=Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman To Be Honored At The Bollywood Awards<!-- Bot generated title -->|publisher=|accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=1e07411a-9bec-4eab-94b9-b68f9a5cb05a&ParentID=fa6f3aa4-fa24-4d99-89f2-19fe3e91c043&&Headline=iKaka%2fi%2c+Zeenat+Aman+to+be+honoured Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman to be honoured]". ''Press Trust of India''</ref> |
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* 2008 - [[Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement]] |
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Zeenat Aman's persona was a contrast to many of the more conservative stars of the era.<ref name="ZaanatRediff" /> At a time when heroines were obedient wives and lovers on the screens of Hindi Cinema, Aman was drawn to more unconventional roles – she was cast as the opportunist who deserts her jobless lover for a millionaire (''[[Roti Kapda Aur Makaan]]''), the ambitious girl who considers having an abortion in order to pursue a career ([[Ajnabee (1974 film)|''Ajnabee'']]), the happy hooker (''[[Manoranjan]]''), the disenchanted [[hippie]] ([[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|''Hare Rama Hare Krishna'']]), the girl who falls in love with her mother's one-time lover ([[Prem Shastra]]) and a woman married to a caustic cripple, but involved in an extramarital relationship (''[[Dhund (1973 film)|Dhund]]''). She managed to balance these roles with acting in more conventional films such as ''[[Chori Mera Kaam]]'', [[Chhailla Babu]], [[Dostana (1980 film)|Dostana]] and [[Laawaris (1981 film)|Lawaaris]], which is considered by many to be a landmark in Indian Cinema.<ref name="Britannica">{{cite book |title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema |author1=Gulzar |author2=Nihalani, Govind |author3=Chatterji, Saibal |publisher=Popular Prakashan |year=2003 |isbn=81-7991-066-0 |page=108}}</ref><ref name="ZaanatRediff" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.desiclub.com/bollywood/bollywood_features/bolly_article.cfm?id=251 |title=DesiClub's Bollywood Top 25: The Women |publisher=desiclub.com |accessdate=27 April 2010}}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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Zeenat Aman | |
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Born | Zeenat Khan 19 November 1951 |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | University of Southern California, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
Years active | 1971–1989, 1999–present |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Title | Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 1970 Miss Asia Pacific 1970 |
Spouse(s) |
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Children | 2 |
Relatives | Raza Murad (cousin) |
Zeenat Aman (born as Zeenat Khan) is an Indian actress, former model and beauty queen, who is best recognized for her work in Bollywood films, and is widely considered to be a highly influential actress in Indian cinema. She was one of the highest paid actresses throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, and has received a wide variety of awards throughout her film career. Aman's early works included the films The Evil Within (1970) and Hulchul (1971). She then made her official film debut with the film Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971) for which she won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance.
Aman has starred in over 80 films, and throughout her career was nominated for two Filmfare Best Actress Awards for her roles in Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) and Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980), and has won several lifetime awards in recognition for her work in Bollywood. Aman has been noted for being one of the few to play more bold and controversial roles in Bollywood, breaking the traditional taboo and revolutionizing the Bollywood industry, done alongside other actresses such as Rekha and Parveen Babi. Before acting, Aman began her career as a short-lived journalist for Femina magazine. Shortly after, she began to take up modelling, and at the age of 19 went on to participate in beauty pageants, winning both the Femina Miss India pageant and the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in 1970.
Aman had initially worked from 1970 to 1989, when she had temporarily retired to focus on her marriage with Mazhar Khan, before making a comeback in 1999 with a role in the film Bhopal Express. Since then, Aman has starred in a number of films, the majority consisting of her portraying guest roles, as well as appearing in supporting roles. In 2019, it was announced that Aman will appear in the upcoming action film Panipat, her first major role in a film after a lengthy period of playing minor roles.
Early life
Zeenat Aman was born in Bombay in 1951. Her mother, Scinda Vardhini Karvaste, is from Maharashtra. Zeenat is the cousin of actor Raza Murad and niece of actor Murad. Her father, Amanullah Khan,[1][2] was related to the Bhopal State ruling family. Her mother was Brahmin Maharashtrian and her father of Afghan descent. He was a script writer for movies such as Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah, and often wrote under the nom de plume "Aman", which Zeenat Aman later adopted as her second name on screen. He died when Zeenat Aman was 13. Her mother afterwards married a German man called Heinz and also obtained German citizenship.[3] She did her schooling in Panchgani and went to University of Southern California in Los Angeles for further studies on student aid, but she could not complete her graduation.
Professional career
Early career and modelling (1960–1969)
Zeenat studied in Los Angeles from early on, and eventually began her career by starting off as a journalist, writing for Femina magazine. It was a short-lived occupation, and she later went on to try modelling - she modelled for various major/minor brands, and later on went to partake in beauty pageants. In 1970, Zeenat participated in the Femina Miss India pageant, and ended up to be the winner of it. Much fame was brought to her after her win, and she had appeared in a few more beauty pageants following. She won the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in the same year, and her modelling career had taken off.
Early acting, debut and stardom (1970–1979)
In 1970, Aman had begun acting first appearing in the film The Evil Within alongside Dev Anand. The film was commercially unsuccessful. She then appeared in a minor role in O. P. Ralhan’s Hulchul in 1971, and in the same year appeared in Ralhan's other film Hungama, which starred Vinod Khanna, Kishore Kumar, Mehmood and Helen; both films were flops at the box-office. Due to her films failing, Aman had prepared to leave India and was ready to go to Malta with her mother and stepfather. Before doing so, she changed her mind when Dev Anand approached Aman to star in his movie, after he offered Zaheeda (his second heroine in Prem Pujari) the role of his sister in Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), which she rejected due to wanting the lead female part (which was eventually played by Mumtaz). Aman had been chosen as a last-minute replacement.[4] In Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Zeenat Aman, aided by the R. D. Burman song Dum Maro Dum, won over the hearts of the audience in her role as Jasbir/Janice. Her performance and acting in the film was praised, where she then earned a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award[5] and BFJA Award for Best Actress,[6] these being her first awards.
Following her success with the film, Aman had continued her career as an actress, and in 1973 starred in Heera Panna yet again appearing alongside Anand. It had a decent performance at the box-office, but became renowned for its songs. In the same year, Aman then starred in the action film Yaadon Ki Baaraat as Sunita, the heroine to Vijay Arora. The film was idolized, hitting major success at the box-office, being one of the highest grossing films of the year. It was marked as a classic, and was denounced the first quintessential "bollywood" film.[7] The movie's songs and soundtrack were critically acclaimed. Aman had performed in the song Churaliya hai tumne jo dil ko (in Asha Bhosle's voice), and promptly became known at the time as the "girl in white carrying a guitar" which in effect had won her an immense amount of popularity, and bringing her many fans.[4] Following the film, she also starred in Dhund alongside Sanjay Khan and Danny Denzongpa. The film was a box-office disappointment, but Aman was acclaimed for playing an unconvential role - her character was a woman married to a caustic cripple, but was involved in an extramarital relationship. It was Aman's last film of the year.
In 1974, Aman began the year starring as Sheetal in Manoj Kumar's critically-acclaimed film Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. She had been in more of an unconventional role, rather than playing the generic housewife role, she played an opportunist who deserts her jobless lover for a millionaire. The film had been declared a blockbuster, and was the highest grossing film of the year. It further helped Aman's career, and the songs Hay Hay Yeh Majboori and Main Na Bhoolunga which Aman had performed in became popular, alongside other songs in the film. The son Cine Blitz magazine was launched, with the first issue having with Aman on its cover,[8] which helped her career and further verified her credibility. Aman had starred in a few films alongside Dev Anand in the year, and following Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, she next starred in Prem Shastra starring alongside Anand and Bindu. Despite underperforming at the box office, the film was acclaimed for its story and production. Aman played yet another unorthodox role, as the girl who falls in love with her mother's one-time lover, in the middle of many family and love controversies. She then starred alongside Anand in Ishq Ishq Ishq as well as appearing along with Shabana Azmi and Kabir Bedi. The film had a budget that was costly in its time, and the film was declared Dev Anand's most underperforming film. She then starred in the Shammi Kapoor directed film in a controversial role as Nisha, a hooker in Manoranjan. With prostitution considered a taboo subject around the time of the film, it had received much attention, and was panned by critics due to the sense of immortality in the film. Following this, Aman had been cast in the film Ajanabee as Rashmi, an ambitious girl who considers having an abortion in order to pursue a career, starring alongside Rajesh Khanna. The film was a major success, and became one of the highest grossing films of the year. The songs had became popular at the time, and Aman had shown that her style was a contrast to many of the more conservative stars of the era.[4]
In 1975, Aman appeared in two films - she first starred once again alongside Dev Anand in the film Warrant as an assassin. The film was a box-office success, and one of the highest-grossing films that Aman had worked with Anand in. The soundtrack became famed for its songs, described as "melodious" by critics. She next starred as Sharmali in the film Chori Mera Kaam alongside Ashok Kumar and Shashi Kapoor. The film was also a success like her previous film, and turned to be one of the highest grossing films of the year.[9] She'd starred in two films the year following as well, appearing in Deewaangee alongside Shashi Kapoor once again, which turned to flop at the box-office, and in Balika Badhu in a minor voice role, which had turned to be a box-office success.
In 1977, Aman started the year starring in Paapi alongside Sanjeev Kumar once again as she'd did in Manoranjan in the main role. The film turned to be commercially unsuccessful. She then starred in Kalabaaz working alongside Dev Anand, which also had flopped at the box-office. Due to these films commercially failing, Aman's career had taken a toll. However, she then bounced back when she starred in a main role in the movie Dharam Veer alongside Dharmendra, Jeetendra, and Neetu Singh as a princess. The film was the second highest-grossing film of the year, and was clarified as one of the biggest hits of the decade.[10] The songs in the film were majorly popular, with Aman appearing in a majority of them. It brought back Aman to her full status, and she went on to star in more films throughout the year. She was seen in Darling Darling again alongside Dev Anand, which was a commercial failure. Aman then had a role in the film Chhailla Babu where she'd starred again alongside Rajesh Khanna as Rita Verma. The film was a huge commercial success, and was one of the highest grossing films of the year. She then starred with Khanna again in the film Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka. Following this film, she then starred in the film Hum Kisise Kum Naheen as Sunita, the lover of Rishi Kapoor. The film was a major success commercially, and was the third highest grossing film of the year. The film's soundtrack was declared a classic, with the songs gaining cult status and fame. With the film, she was able to bounce back and further prove herself as an actress and her credibility. Throughout a part of her career and her success with Navketan Films and Dev Anand, she had also found success with other banners, such as B. R. Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Manmohan Desai, Feroz Khan, Nasir Hussain, Manoj Kumar, Prakash Mehra, Raj Khosla and Shakti Samanta.
In 1978, Aman then attempted to make an entry into Hollywood, which backfired when Krishna Shah's 1978 Shalimar (her first film of the year), co-starring Dharmendra, Shammi Kapoor and international names like Rex Harrison, John Saxon and Sylvia Miles, proved to be a box-office bomb in both the United States and in India.[4] She next starred in Heeralaal Pannalal alongside Shashi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Neetu Singh, as well as starring in Chor Ke Ghar Chor again starring with Ashok Kumar as she'd done before. Both films were commercially successful. Following these films, Aman then appeared in Raj Kapoor's massively publicised Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978). The film was a box-office success, however, the film was heavily criticised. The subject dealt with the notion of the soul being more attractive than the body, but Kapoor chose to showcase Aman's sex-appeal instead. Aman was highly criticised for her exposure, but at a later stage, the film had a great deal to do with Aman's fame and the movie itself was distinguished as a work of art. Despite the controversial nature of the film, Aman then earned her first Filmfare nomination for Best Actress for her performance.[4] Aman’s career however, as a result of the negative reviews of Shalimar along with combined with the discouraging controversies of Satyam Shivam Sundaram began to fluctuate. However, Aman was able to reestablish herself, when Aman went to star as the famed character Roma in Don. Her reasons for accepting the role in Don were altruistic, and refused to take remuneration for it due to wanting to help the producer of the film, Nariman Irani, who was losing money and eventually died midway through filming.[11] The film was a major commercial success, and has become highly influential throughout Bollywood, spawning a reboot series and the Don franchise. Her role characterized as a Westernized revenge-seeking action heroine helped contribute to the film's huge success, and her fans and success had surfaced once again with her.
In 1979, Aman appeared in a single film, The Great Gambler as Shabnam. At first, the film performed unsuccessfully, before eventually turning into a commercial success, gaining cult status for the story and its songs. The film has been widely acclaimed for its choreography and direction. The songs in the film were massively popular at the time, and Aman's performances in the songs Raqqasa Mera Naam, Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahaani, and Tum Kitne Din Baad Mile were idolized. Throughout the 1970s, Aman had been one of the most highest paid actresses, and was the most influential of her period, helping break the traditional taboo of Bollywood, for which she's been critically renowned for.[12][4][13]
Further acting, major successes and temporary retirement (1980–1989)
By the beginning of the 1980s, multi-starrer films became a trend, and Aman was increasingly asked to provide sex appeal in hero-oriented films. However, in contrast, she instead was casted as a rape victim seeking justice in B. R. Chopra’s Insaaf Ka Tarazu (1980), for which she received a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. This film was followed by much more success, starring in box-office hits Qurbani (1980), Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980), Dostana (1980) and Lawaaris (1981).[4] The films were deemed classics, and Zeenat gained international recognition for her successes.
Her last role as the female heroine was in the movie Gawahi, a courtroom drama in 1989. She then made a temporary retirement from the film industry to focus more on her marriage with Mazhar Khan.
Comeback, further acting, and Panipat (1999–present)
After 10 years, Zeenat came back to the silver screen doing a cameo role in the film Bhopal Express (1999). Aman then went on to do roles in Boom (2003), Jaana... Let's Fall in Love (2006), Chaurahen (2007), Ugly Aur Pagli (2008), Geeta in Paradise (2009), Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon (2010) and Strings of Passion (2012).
In 2004, she appeared as Mrs. Robinson in the play The Graduate staged at St Andrew's auditorium in Mumbai. Zeenat Aman had a TV show called In Conversation with Zeenat made by B4U TV, and also made an appearance along with Hema Malini in the popular show Koffee with Karan hosted by Karan Johar.
She received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Zee Cine Awards function in 2008 as a recognition of her contribution to Hindi Cinema. She also received An Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema award at IIFA awards 2010 held at Colombo, Sri Lanka. She dedicated this award to her mother.
In 2019, it was announced that Zeenat will join the main cast of upcoming film Panipat as Sakina Begun, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor and Padmini Kolhapure.
Personal life
Marriages
Zeenat Aman went through two marriages, one with Sanjay Khan for a year, and one with Mazhar Khan, from 1985 to his death in 1998. She had two children with Khan, and was married for a total of 13 years. In both of these marriages, Aman stated she was unhappy.[14] She commented on her marriage with Khan in 2014, telling Times Of India:
"Mazhar never wanted me to grow as an individual or as an artist. He always wanted me to be with the kids and be at home. During the very first year of marriage I realised I had made a huge mistake, but I decided to live by it and make it work. I tried to make it work for another 12 years. There was no light at the end of the tunnel for me. There was not a single moment of happiness or joy during those 12 years. But I still tried making it work."
Abuse incident
In 1980, Zeenat was had been a victim of abuse, where she had been aggressively beaten by Sanjay Khan.[15] Aman had received a phone call from Khan asking to discuss specifics for the film Abdullah, where she then reluctantly decided to meet him at the hotel he was staying at, where she was then taken into a separate room of the hotel as there was a private party going on at the time she arrived. Aman was then beaten, resulting in many injuries after the incident.[16] This had been witnessed by his wife, who had allegedly cheered him on to keep beating Aman.[16] This incident was also the cause of damage in one of her eyes, leading to a lazy eye. Hotel security later intervened, stopping the incident. Aman has said that she pretends it never happened.[17]
Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards
- 1972 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Hare Rama Hare Krishna
- 1978 - Filmfare Nomination as Best Actress for Satyam Shivam Sundaram
- 1980 - Filmfare Nomination as Best Actress for Insaaf Ka Tarazu
BFJA Awards
- 1972 - BFJA Awards, Best Actress for Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Beauty pageants
- 1970 - Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 1970
- 1970 - Miss Asia Pacific 1970
- 1970 - Special Awards - Miss Photogenic at Miss Asia Pacific 1970
Other awards
- 2003 - Bollywood Awards 'Award for Lifetime Achievement'- Lifetime of Glamour.[18]
- 2006 - "Outstanding Contribution to the Motion Picture Industry of India Awards" at the eighth annual Bollywood Movie Awards.[19][20]
- 2008 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 2010 - "Outstanding Contribution to Indian cinema" at the 11th IIFA awards
- 2011 - "Best Contribution to Indian cinema" at the 11th IIFA awards
- 2018 - Society Achievers Award -Lifetime Achievement
Filmography
Selected filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1971 | Hare Rama Hare Krishna | Jasbir/Janice | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Sunita | |
1974 | Roti Kapda Aur Makaan | Sheetal | |
1974 | Ajanabee | Reshmi Kumar Saxena | |
1977 | Dharam Veer | Rajkumari Pallavi | |
1977 | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Sunita Kewalchand | |
1978 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram | Roopa | Filmfare Nomination for Best Actress |
1978 | Don | Roma | |
1979 | The Great Gambler | Shabnam | |
1980 | Abdullah | Zainab | |
1980 | Alibaba Aur 40 Chor | Fatima | |
1980 | Qurbani | Sheela | |
1980 | Dostana | Sheetal | |
1980 | Insaf Ka Tarazu | Bharti Saxena | Filmfare Nomination for Best Actress |
1981 | Laawaris | Mohini | |
2019 | Panipat† | Sakeena Begum | Post production |
See also
References
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- ^ "Birthday special: Zeenat Aman marriage controversy you did not know". Free Press Journal - Latest India News, Live Updates, Breaking news from Mumbai. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "35 couple tie the knot at mass marriage ceremony in Mumbai". 12 May 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Dinesh Raheja (12 November 2002). "The A to Z of Zeenat Aman". Rediff.com. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- ^ "1st Filmfare Awards 1953" (PDF). Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
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- ^ "Protima's naked run: Cine Blitz Profile". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 30 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Highest Grossing Hindi Movies of 1975". IMDb. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ "Boxofficeindia.com". web.archive.org. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ "Zeenat: I think Vijay is missing". ia.rediff.com. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ Gulzar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterji, Saibal (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. p. 108. ISBN 81-7991-066-0.
- ^ "DesiClub's Bollywood Top 25: The Women". desiclub.com. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
- ^ Garoo, Rohit (30 September 2016). "Zeenat Aman Marriage: The Troubled Love Life Of Bollywood's Original Diva". The Bridal Box. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ Sharma, Anshika (22 December 2016). "When Sanjay Khan & His Wife Beat up Zeenat Aman: Revisiting Bollywood's Most Shameful Scandal". www.vagabomb.com. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ a b DelhiAugust 31, India Today Web Desk New; August 31, 2017UPDATED; Ist, 2017 18:28. "Throwback Thursday: When Sanjay Khan beat up Zeenat Aman while his wife Zarine cheered him on". India Today. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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- ^ Lakshman, Ganesh S. Bollywood Awards 2003 at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ. Archived 23 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman To Be Honored At The Bollywood Awards". Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman to be honoured". Press Trust of India
Further reading
- Dinesh Raheja. The A to Z of Zeenat Aman. Rediff.com, 26 September 2004. Retrieved on 14 November 2005.
- Vidya Sampat & Lavanya Varadrajan. Zeenat Aman: The Sensual. Despardes.com, 4 March 2005. Retrieved on 10 August 2005.
- Prateek Modi. Zeenat Aman: A Touch Of Class With Unlimited Oomph. Bollykings.com, 4 November 2011.