Biography
Who is Zeenat Aman?
Early life and family
Zeenat Aman was born as Zeenat Khan in Mumbai, India, on November 19, 1951. Her father, Amanullah Khan, was a screenwriter who worked on projects like Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah. He passed away when she was thirteen years old. Her mother was named Scinda Vardhini Heinz.
She attended boarding school at St. Joseph's Convent School in Panchgani. Later, she enrolled at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, though she did not finish her degree there. She also studied at St. Xavier's College and Sydenham College during her educational years.
Rise to stardom
Zeenat Aman entered the public eye after participating in beauty pageants. In 1970, she placed second in the Femina Miss India competition. Following that success, she won the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant.
Her film career started in 1970 with The Evil Within. Her breakthrough role came the following year in the Dev Anand musical drama Haré Rama Haré Krishna. This performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress and recognition from the Bengal Film Journalists' Association. She quickly became a fashion icon known for bringing modern sensibilities to her screen characters.
Acting career and filmography
During the 1970s, Zeenat appeared in many well-known films. She starred in Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, and the action film Don, where she played the character Roma. Her role in the 1978 film Satyam Shivam Sundaram earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She was also part of successful projects like Dharam Veer, Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, and The Great Gambler.
Her work continued into the 1980s with roles in films like Qurbani, Dostana, and Insaf Ka Tarazu. In later years, she balanced independent films with occasional appearances. Her credits from this period include Ugly Aur Pagli, Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon, and a cameo in the 2019 historical war film Panipat.
Personal life
Zeenat Aman was married to Sanjay Khan in 1978. This marriage was later annulled in 1979 following a widely reported incident involving domestic violence. She later married actor Mazhar Khan in 1985.
After her second marriage, she acted in fewer movies to focus on her family life. She remained married to Mazhar Khan until his death in 1998. Following a break from the industry, she returned to acting with a minor role in the 1999 film Bhopal Express.
Birthday and age
Zeenat Aman was born on November 19, 1951, which makes Zeenat 74 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Zeenat shares the date with 39 other famous people.
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