1. Zeenat Aman is the recipient of a Filmfare Award from three nominations.
49 Facts About Zeenat Aman
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Zeenat Aman began acting that same year, appearing in the films The Evil Within, Hungama and Hulchul.
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Zeenat Aman's breakthrough came with Dev Anand's drama film Hare Rama Hare Krishna, which won her the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Zeenat Aman continued to rise to prominence in the 1970s, playing leading roles in films such as Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Ajanabee, Warrant, Chori Mera Kaam, Dharam Veer, Chhailla Babu, Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, and The Great Gambler.
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Zeenat Aman starred as Roma in the action film Don, and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the controversial film Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
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Zeenat Aman continued acting in films throughout the early 1980s, with roles in the films Laawaris, Teesri Aankh, Mahaan, Pukar, and Jagir.
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In 1999, Zeenat Aman returned with a minor role in the film Bhopal Express.
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Zeenat Aman is the cousin of actor Raza Murad and the niece of actor Murad.
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Zeenat Aman had lost her father at a young age while still in her school years.
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Zeenat Aman completed her schooling in Panchgani and attended University of Southern California in Los Angeles on student aid, but could not complete her graduation.
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In 1971, Aman appeared in a minor role in O P Ralhan's Hulchul, and in the same year appeared in the film Hungama, which starred Vinod Khanna, Kishore Kumar, Mehmood and Helen; both films were flops at the box office.
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Zeenat Aman won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
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Zeenat Aman starred in Dhund alongside Sanjay Khan and Danny Denzongpa; its plot was inspired by the Agatha Christie novel The Unexpected Guest.
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In 1974, Zeenat Aman starred in Manoj Kumar's action drama Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, where she portrayed Sheetal, an opportunist who deserts her jobless lover for a millionaire.
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Zeenat Aman had continued to star alongside Dev Anand throughout the year, appearing together in Prem Shastra and Ishq Ishq Ishq.
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Zeenat Aman played Nisha, a recovering prostitute, in the Shammi Kapoor-directed film Manoranjan, and starred in Ajanabee as Rashmi, an ambitious girl who runs away to marry her lover but then faces a difficult choice; the latter film had an average box office performance.
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In 1975, Zeenat Aman appeared in two films: she portrayed an assassin Warrant, and played 'Sharmeeli' in Chori Mera Kaam; both films were successful.
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Zeenat Aman appeared in Deewaangee alongside Shashi Kapoor, and had an uncredited voice role in Balika Badhu.
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Zeenat Aman had roles in the films Darling Darling and Chhailla Babu, which was a commercial success.
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Zeenat Aman next appeared in Hum Kisise Kum Naheen as Sunita, the lover of Rishi Kapoor, which was the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.
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Zeenat Aman next attempted to enter Hollywood with Krishna Shah's film Shalimar, but it proved unsuccessful in both the United States and India.
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Also in 1978, Zeenat Aman originated the role of Roma in the film Don.
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In 1979, Zeenat Aman starred as Shabnam in The Great Gambler.
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Zeenat Aman described her experience working on the film as one of her favourites, particularly when they filmed in Italy.
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Zeenat Aman's final role that year was a guest appearance in the film Gol Maal.
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In 1980, Zeenat Aman first had roles in the films Takkar as Sapna, and in Ram Balram as Madhu.
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Zeenat Aman starred as Radha alongside Vinod Khanna in Bombay 405 Miles.
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Zeenat Aman next starred as Zainab in the Sanjay Khan directed film Abdullah, starring alongside Raj Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa and Khan himself.
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Zeenat Aman next starred as Fatima in the Indian-Soviet produced film Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves, better known as Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, which is one of three film adaptations of the original folk tale, and was noted for being one of the first movies to cast actors of other nationalities.
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Zeenat Aman next starred in the Feroz Khan-directed film Qurbani alongside Khan and Vinod Khanna; she was cast as Sheela, a singer and dancer.
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The song "Aap Jaisa Koi", which had been sung by Nazia Hassan and picturised on Zeenat Aman, received high praise.
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Zeenat Aman starred as Sheetal in the film Dostana alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
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In 1981, Zeenat Aman appeared in four films: first starrimg as Sonia, the love interest to Dharmendra, in Professor Pyarelal, followed by starring as Jamila Katilon Ke Kaatil, then appeared as Neera in Krodhi and a leading role alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Laawaris.
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Zeenat Aman starred in the film Gawahi, a courtroom drama, which would be her last film role before temporarily retiring from the film industry.
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Zeenat Aman didn't appear in another film until 2003, when she played Alice in Boom.
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Zeenat Aman made an appearance, along with actress Hema Malini, in the talk show Koffee with Karan hosted by Karan Johar.
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Zeenat Aman then had roles in the films Maksham, Jaana.
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In 2008, Zeenat Aman guest starred in the romantic comedy Ugly Aur Pagli.
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In 2008, Zeenat Aman received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Zee Cine Awards, as a recognition of her contribution to Hindi Cinema.
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Zeenat Aman received an "Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema" award at the 2010 IIFA Awards held at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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In 2012, Zeenat Aman was cast as Roma in the film Strings of Passion.
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Zeenat Aman had roles in the films Dil Toh Deewana Hai and Sallu Ki Shaadi.
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In February 2020, it was announced that Zeenat Aman was staging a comeback in theatre, appearing in a play on Kasturba Gandhi.
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Zeenat Aman is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema.
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One of the highest paid actress of the 1970s and early 1980s, Zeenat Aman appeared in Box Office Indias "Top Actresses" list eight times.
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However, Zeenat Aman has stated that she does not take the label seriously, and rather felt restricted by it.
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In 1978, Zeenat Aman married actor Sanjay Khan, who was already married and a father of four children; this marriage was annulled in 1979, after Khan beat and physically assaulted her.
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Zeenat Aman then married actor Mazhar Khan in 1985, and remained married until his death in 1998.
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Zeenat Aman always wanted me to be with the kids and be at home.