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'''Zeenat Aman''' ({{lang-hi|ज़ीनत अमान}}, {{lang-ur|زینت امان}}) (born 19 November 1951) is an [[India]]n [[actress]] who has appeared in [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films since the 1970s. 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. Upon making her debut in Bollywood, Zeenat Aman, along with [[Parveen Babi]] was credited with making a lasting impact on the image of its leading actresses by bringing the western heroine look to Hindi cinema and throughout her career she has been considered a [[sex symbol]].<ref name="Britannica">{{cite book|author=Gulzar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterji, Saibal|title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema|year=2003|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=81-7991-066-0|page=108}}</ref><ref name="ZaanatRediff">{{cite web|title=The A to Z of Zeenat Aman|author=Raheja, Dinesh|date=12 November 2002|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=2011-01-14|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/nov/12dinesh.htm}}</ref><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=2010-04-27}}</ref>
'''Zeenat Aman''' ({{lang-hi|ज़ीनत अमान}}, {{lang-ur|زینت امان}}) (born 19 November 1951) is an [[Indian]] [[actress]] who has appeared in [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films since the 1970's. She was the second runner up in the [[Miss India]] Contest and went on to win the [[Miss Asia Pacific]] in 1970. Upon making her debut in Bollywood, [[Zeenat Aman]], along with [[Parveen Babi]] was credited with making a lasting impact on the image of its leading actresses by bringing the western heroine look to [[Hindi]] cinema and throughout her career she has been considered a [[sex symbol]].<ref name="Britannica">{{cite book|author=Gulzar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterji, Saibal|title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema|year=2003|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=81-7991-066-0|page=108}}</ref><ref name="ZaanatRediff">{{cite web|title=The A to Z of Zeenat Aman|author=Raheja, Dinesh|date=12 November 2002|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=2011-01-14|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/nov/12dinesh.htm}}</ref><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=2010-04-27}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early Life==
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Zeenat Aman was born in Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) on 19 Nov 1951 to a [[Muslim]] father, Amanullah Khan and a Hindu mother, Scinda.<ref>http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-180941928.html</ref> Her father was a script writer who was one of the writers for such movies as ''[[Mughal-e-Azam]]'' and ''[[Pakeezah]]''. He died when Zeenat was 13. Her mother got re-married to a German, Heinz (was constantly referred to as Mrs. Heinz in all subsequent articles film magazines that would carry articles on Zeenat). Zeenat's mother obtained German citizenship and took her to Germany where Zeenat was very unhappy and returned to India as soon as she turned 18.


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[[Zeenat Aman]] was born in [[Mumbai]] (erstwhile [[Bombay]]) on 19 Nov 1951 to a [[Muslim]] father, [[Amanullah Khan]] and a [[Hindu]] mother, [[Scinda]].<ref>http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-180941928.html</ref> Her father was a script writer who was one of the writers for such movies as ''[[Mughal-e-Azam]]'' and ''[[Pakeezah]]''. He died when [[Zeenat]] was 13. Her mother got re-married to a [[German]], [[Heinz]] (was constantly referred to as [[Mrs. Heinz]] in all subsequent articles film magazines that would carry articles on [[Zeenat]]). [[Zeenat's]] mother obtained [[German]] citizenship and took her to [[Germany]] where [[Zeenat]] was very unhappy and returned to [[India]] as soon as she turned 18.
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Zeenat Aman graduated from [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]] and went to [[University of Southern California]] in [[Los Angeles]] (USA) for further studies on student aid. Upon returning to India, she first took a job as a journalist for ''[[Femina (India)|Femina]]'' and then later on moved on to [[Model (person)|modeling]]. One of the first few brands that she modeled for was Taj Mahal Tea and Television X Debut in 1966 exclusively. 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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[[Zeenat Aman]] graduated from [[St. Xavier's College]], [[Mumbai]] and went to [[University of Southern California]] in [[Los Angeles]] ([[USA]]) for further studies on student aid. Upon returning to [[India]], she first took a job as a journalist for ''[[Femina]]'' and then later on moved on to [[Modeling]]. One of the first few brands that she modeled for was [[Taj Mahal Tea]] and [[Television X]] Debut in 1966 exclusively. She was the second runner up in the [[Miss India]] Contest and went on to win the [[Miss Asia Pacific]] in 1970.
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==Film career==


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==Film Career==
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After having studied in [[Los Angeles]], winning the [[Miss Asia Pageant]] and a successful modeling career, Zeenat Aman's film career began with a small role in [[O. P. Ralhan|O.P. Ralhan]]'s ''[[Hulchul (1971 film)|Hulchul]]'' in 1971. A second role in ''[[Hungama (1971 film)|Hungama]]'' (1971), starring singer [[Kishore Kumar]] where both films were not successful and she was ready to pack her bags to leave India and go back to Germany with her mother.


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After having studied in [[Los Angeles]], winning the [[Miss Asia Pageant]] and a successful modeling career, [[Zeenat Aman's]] film career began with a small role in [[O.P. Ralhan's]] ''[[Hulchul]]'' in 1971. A second role in ''[[Hungama]]'' (1971), starring singer [[Kishore Kumar]] where both films were not successful and she was ready to pack her bags to leave [[India]] and go back to [[Germany]] with her mother.
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[[Dev Anand]] offered [[Zaheeda]] (his second heroine in ''[[Prem Pujari]]'') the role of his sister to Zeenat Aman in ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' (1971). Not realizing the importance of this secondary role, Zaheeda wanted the lead female part (eventually played by [[Mumtaz (actress)|Mumtaz]]) and she opted out. Zeenat Aman was chosen as a last-minute replacement.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>


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[[Dev Anand]] offered [[Zaheeda]] (his second heroine in ''[[Prem Pujari]]'') the role of his sister to [[Zeenat Aman]] in ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' (1971). Not realizing the importance of this secondary role, [[Zaheeda]] wanted the lead female part (eventually played by [[Mumtaz]]) and she opted out. [[Zeenat Aman]] was chosen as a last-minute replacement.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>
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In ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'', Zeenat Aman, aided by [[R. D. Burman]]'s song "[[Dum Maro Dum (song)|Dum Maro Dum]]" (Take Another Toke), won over the heart's of audience as Janice. She earned a [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]]<ref>[http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf 1st Filmfare Awards 1953<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and [[BFJA Awards|BFJA Award]] for Best Actress.<ref>[http://www.bfjaawards.com/archives/pictures/index31.htm 69th & 70th Annual Hero Honda BFJA Awards 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=February 2012}}</ref> Throughout the 1970s, the Dev-Zeenat pairing was seen in half a dozen films: ''[[Heera Panna]]'' (1973), ''[[Ishq Ishq Ishq]]'' (1974), ''[[Prem Shastra]]'' (1974), ''[[Warrant (1975 film)|Warrant]]'' (1975), ''[[Darling Darling]]'' (1977) and ''[[Kalabaaz]]'' (1977). Of these, ''Warrant'', was the biggest box-office success.


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In ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'', [[Zeenat Aman]], aided by [[R. D. Burman's]] song ''[[Dum Maro Dum]]'' (Take Another Toke), won over the heart's of audience as [[Janice]]. She earned a [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]]<ref>[http://deep750.googlepages.com/FilmfareAwards.pdf 1st Filmfare Awards 1953<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and [[BFJA Awards|BFJA Award]] for Best Actress.<ref>[http://www.bfjaawards.com/archives/pictures/index31.htm 69th & 70th Annual Hero Honda BFJA Awards 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=February 2012}}</ref> Throughout the 1970's, the [[Dev - Zeenat]] pairing was seen in half a dozen films: ''[[Heera Panna]]'' (1973), ''[[Ishq Ishq Ishq]]'' (1974), ''[[Prem Shastra]]'' (1974), ''[[Warrant]]'' (1975), ''[[Darling Darling]]'' (1977) and ''[[Kalabaaz]]'' (1977). Of these, ''[[Warrant]]'', was the biggest box-office success. Her hip looks in ''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]'' (1973) as the girl carrying a guitar, singing ''[[Churaliya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko]]'' (in [[Asha Bhonsle's]] voice) has won her more popularity and the hearts of millions of fans.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>
Her hip looks in ''[[Yaadon Ki Baaraat]]'' (1973) as the girl carrying a guitar, singing "churaliya hai tumne jo dil ko" (in Asha Bhonsle's voice) has won her more popularity and the hearts of millions of fans.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>


She appeared on every Hindi film magazine's cover during 1970s. In December 1974, Cine Blitz magazine was launched with Zeenat Aman on its cover, a testimony to her popularity at the time. However, she went on as the favourite cover girl of the popular magazine 'Stardust'.
She appeared on every [[Hindi]] film magazine's cover during 1970's. In December 1974, [[Cine Blitz]] magazine was launched with [[Zeenat Aman]] on its cover, a testimony to her popularity at the time. However, she went on as the favourite cover girl of the popular magazine '[[Stardust]]'.


===The 1970s===
===The 1970's===
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Zeenat Aman, in her career and her success with [[Navketan Films]] and [[Dev Anand]], 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]].


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[[Zeenat Aman]], in her career and her success with [[Navketan Films]] and [[Dev Anand]], 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]].
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In 1978, she starred in [[Raj Kapoor]]'s massively publicised ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' (1978), however, the film was heavily criticized. The subject ironically 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 criticized for her exposure but somehow at later stage, the film had a great deal to do with Zeenat's fame and the movie itself was distinguished as a work of art. She also earned a [[Filmfare]] nomination as Best Actress for this film.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>


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In 1978, she starred in [[Raj Kapoor's]] massively publicised ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' (1978), however, the film was heavily criticized. The subject ironically 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 criticized for her exposure but somehow at later stage, the film had a great deal to do with [[Zeenat's]] fame and the movie itself was distinguished as a work of art. She also earned a [[Filmfare]] nomination as Best Actress for this film.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>
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Zeenat Aman's entry into [[Hollywood]] also backfired when Krishna Shah's ''[[Shalimar (film)|Shalimar]]'' (1978), co-starring [[Dharmendra]] and international names like [[Rex Harrison]] and [[Sylvia Miles]], proved to be a failure in the USA and in India.<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/> Zeenat possessed a convent schoolgirl accent and a penchant for revealing dresses. She matched [[Gina Lollobrigida]] in the battle of oomph at [[Shalimar (film)|Shalimar]]'s launch. 1978 could have been a disaster year for her, because of the diminishing box office returns of "[[Shalimar (film)|Shalimar]]" and discouraging critics riviews of ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]] ''but Zeenat had other successful commercial films during that year such as "[[Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978 film)|Heeralal Pannalal]]" and ''[[Chor Ke Ghar Chor]]'', yet it was ''[[Don (1978 film)|Don]]'' that came to the rescue with its huge success. Ironically, her reasons for accepting the role in ''[[Don (1978 film)|Don]]'' were altruistic and she didn't even take any remuneration for it because she wanted to help the producer [[Nariman Irani]] who died midway filming.<ref>[http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/27zeenat.htm Zeenat: I think Vijay is missing<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Her role of a Westernized revenge-seeking action heroine contributed to the film's huge success and her fans reconnected with her again. Westernized heroines like [[Parveen Babi]] and [[Tina Munim]] now followed in her footsteps by the late 1970s. Zeenat continued to act in hits like ''[[Dharam Veer (1977 film)|Dharam Veer]]'', ''[[Chhaila Babu]]'' and ''[[The Great Gambler]]''.


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[[Zeenat Aman's]] entry into [[Hollywood]] also backfired when [[Krishna Shah's]] ''[[Shalimar]]'' (1978), co-starring [[Dharmendra]] and international names like [[Rex Harrison]] and [[Sylvia Miles]], proved to be a failure in the [[USA]] and in [[India]].<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/> [[Zeenat]] possessed a convent schoolgirl accent and a penchant for revealing dresses. She matched [[Gina Lollobrigida]] in the battle of oomph at [[Shalimar's]] launch. 1978 could have been a disaster year for her, because of the diminishing box office returns of ''[[Shalimar]]'' and discouraging critics riviews of ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' but [[Zeenat]] had other successful commercial films during that year such as ''[[Heeralal Pannalal]]'' and ''[[Chor Ke Ghar Chor]]'', yet it was ''[[Don]]'' that came to the rescue with its huge success. Ironically, her reasons for accepting the role in ''[[Don]]'' were altruistic and she didn't even take any remuneration for it because she wanted to help the producer [[Nariman Irani]] who died midway filming.<ref>[http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/27zeenat.htm Zeenat: I think Vijay is missing<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Her role of a Westernized revenge-seeking action heroine contributed to the film's huge success and her fans reconnected with her again. Westernized heroines like [[Parveen Babi]] and [[Tina Munim]] now followed in her footsteps by the late 1970's. [[Zeenat]] continued to act in hits like ''[[Dharam Veer]]'', ''[[Chhaila Babu]]'' and ''[[The Great Gambler]]''.
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===The 1980s===
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By the beginning of the 1980s, multi-starrer films became a trend and Zeenat Aman was increasingly asked to just provide sex appeal in hero-oriented films, despite success in so many films. In contrast to this trend was her performance 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 success in the love triangle ''[[Qurbani (1980 film)|Qurbani]]'', ''[[Ali Baba aur 40 Chor]]'', ''[[Dostana (1980 film)|Dostana]]'' (1980) and ''[[Lawaaris]]'' (1981).<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>


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===The 1980's===
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Zeenat's popularity in Russia was so great after ''[[Alibaba Aur 40 Chor]]'' that she felt pressured into doing a supporting role in ''[[Sohni Mahiwal]]''. The film was moderately successful but no credit went to Zeenat.{{citation needed|date=October 2011}}


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By the beginning of the 1980's, multi-starrer films became a trend and [[Zeenat Aman]] was increasingly asked to just provide sex appeal in hero-oriented films, despite success in so many films. In contrast to this trend was her performance 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 success in the love triangle ''[[Qurbani]]'', ''[[Ali Baba aur 40 Chor]]'', ''[[Dostana]]'' (1980) and ''[[Lawaaris]]'' (1981).<ref name="ZaanatRediff"/>
Her last role as the female lead was in the movie ''[[Gawahi]]'', a court room drama in 1989.


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[[Zeenat's]] popularity in [[Russia]] was so great after ''[[Alibaba Aur 40 Chor]]'' that she felt pressured into doing a supporting role in ''[[Sohni Mahiwal]]''. The film was moderately successful but no credit went to [[Zeenat]].{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} Her last role as the female lead was in the movie ''[[Gawahi]]'', a court room drama in 1989.
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===The 1990s and 2000s===


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===The 1990's And 2000's===
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Zeenat came back to the silver screen after a decade doing a cameo role in the film ''[[Bhopal Express]]'' (1999).
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===The 2000s===
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Zeenat went on to do roles in ''[[Boom (2003 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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[[Zeenat]] came back to the silver screen after a decade doing a cameo role in the film ''[[Bhopal Express]]'' (1999).
In 2004, she appeared as Mrs. Robinson in the play ''The Graduate'' staged at St Andrew's auditorium in Mumbai.


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===The 2000's===
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]].


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[[Zeenat]] 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.
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.


==Image==
==Image==
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Zeenat Aman's sultry 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, Zeenat 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'', ''Chhaila Babu'', ''Dostana'' and ''Lawaaris'', which is considered by many to be a landmark in Indian Cinema. [[Encyclopædia Britannica]]'s "Encyclopedia of Hindi Cinema" wrote, "Zeenat Aman had a definite impact on the characterization of the heroine in Hindi films. With films such as ''Hare Rama Hare Krishna'' and ''Yaadon Ki Baraat'', she fashioned the image of the youthful and westernized woman in Hindi cinema."<ref name="Britannica"/>


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[[Zeenat Aman's]] sultry 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, [[Zeenat]] 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]]''), the happy hooker (''[[Manoranjan]]''), the disenchanted [[hippie]] (''[[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]]''). She managed to balance these roles with acting in more conventional films such as ''[[Chori Mera Kaam]]'', ''[[Chhaila Babu]]'', ''[[Dostana]]'' and ''[[Lawaaris]]'', which is considered by many to be a landmark in [[Indian]] Cinema. [[Encyclopædia Britannica's]] "Encyclopedia of [[Hindi]] Cinema" wrote, "[[Zeenat Aman]] had a definite impact on the characterization of the heroine in [[Hindi]] films. With films such as ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' and ''[[Yaadon Ki Baraat]]'', she fashioned the image of the youthful and westernized woman in [[Hindi]] cinema."<ref name="Britannica"/>
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Zeenat Aman's persona was such that newcomers were and still are compared to her. [[Parveen Babi]] was called "The poor man's Zeenat Aman", [[Sarika]] was christened "Zeenat Aman 2" and [[Padmini Kolhapure]] was named "Baby Zeenat".


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[[Zeenat Aman's]] persona was such that newcomers were and still are compared to her. [[Parveen Babi]] was called ''The poor man's [[Zeenat Aman]]'', [[Sarika]] was christened ''[[Zeenat Aman]] 2'' and [[Padmini Kolhapure]] was named ''Baby [[Zeenat]]''.
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==Personal life==
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In 1985, she got married to [[Mazhar Khan (actor)|Mazhar Khan]] and had two sons Azaan and Zahaan. Her husband Mazhar used to beat her up often which ultimately led to their filing for divorce.<ref>http://in.omg.yahoo.com/photos/celebrity-wife-beaters-slideshow/zeenataman-jpg-364-13633-photo-080639957.html</ref> Mazhar Khan died in September 1998 (renal failure).


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==Personal Life==
Today, Zeenat Aman lives with her two sons and makes many social appearances and film awards functions and she is rarely seen on screen. She is more keen in going behind the camera while Zahaan is interested in acting.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/A-TV-serial-on-Zeenats-life/articleshow/14411761.cms | title= A TV serial on Zeenat’s life?| date=27 June 2012}}</ref>


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In 1985, she got married to [[Mazhar Khan]] and had two sons [[Azaan]] and [[Zahaan]]. Her husband [[Mazhar]] used to beat her up often which ultimately led to their filing for divorce.<ref>http://in.omg.yahoo.com/photos/celebrity-wife-beaters-slideshow/zeenataman-jpg-364-13633-photo-080639957.html</ref> [[Mazhar Khan]] died in September 1998 (renal failure). Today, [[Zeenat Aman]] lives with her two sons and makes many social appearances and film awards functions and she is rarely seen on screen. She is more keen in going behind the camera while [[Zahaan]] is interested in acting.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/A-TV-serial-on-Zeenats-life/articleshow/14411761.cms | title= A TV serial on Zeenat’s life?| date=27 June 2012}}</ref>
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As of February 2013, Zeenat Aman is reportedly planning to marry a 36 year old businessman from Mumbai, Shiva Sena member Sarfaraz Ahmed.<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/zeenat-aman-to-marry-36yearold-businessman-from-mumbai-/1069672/</ref> But then again she has refuted the news of her getting married while at the same time acknowledging that she is in love.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/zeenat-aman-i-m-not-getting-married/20130206.htm|title=Zeenat Aman: I'm NOT getting married!|accessdate=06/02/2013}}</ref>


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As of February 2013, [[Zeenat Aman]] is reportedly planning to marry a 36 year old businessman from [[Mumbai]], [[Shiva Sena]] member [[Sarfaraz Ahmed]].<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/news/zeenat-aman-to-marry-36yearold-businessman-from-mumbai-/1069672/</ref> But then again she has refuted the news of her getting married while at the same time acknowledging that she is in love.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/zeenat-aman-i-m-not-getting-married/20130206.htm|title=Zeenat Aman: I'm NOT getting married!|accessdate=06/02/2013}}</ref>
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==Awards and recognitions==

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* 1972 - [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]] for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]''
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==Awards And Recognitions==
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* 1972 - [[BFJA Awards]], Best Actress for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]''

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* 1972 - [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]] for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]''
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* 1972 - [[BFJA Awards]], Best Actress for ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]''
* 1978 - [[Filmfare]] Nomination as Best Actress for ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]''
* 1978 - [[Filmfare]] Nomination as Best Actress for ''[[Satyam Shivam Sundaram]]''
* 1980 - [[Filmfare]] Nomination as Best Actress for ''[[Insaaf Ka Tarazu]]''
* 1980 - [[Filmfare]] Nomination as Best Actress for ''[[Insaaf Ka Tarazu]]''
* 2003 - Bollywood Awards 'Award for Lifetime Achievement'- Lifetime of Glamour.<ref>Lakshman, Ganesh S. ''[http://www.newsindia-times.com/nit/2003/05/16/bollywood37-top.html Bollywood Awards 2003 at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ]{{dead link|date=February 2012}}''.</ref>
* 2003 - Bollywood Awards 'Award for Lifetime Achievement'- Lifetime of Glamour.<ref>Lakshman, Ganesh S. ''[http://www.newsindia-times.com/nit/2003/05/16/bollywood37-top.html Bollywood Awards 2003 at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ]{{dead link|date=February 2012}}''.</ref>
* 2006 - "Outstanding Contribution to the Motion Picture Industry of India Awards" at the eighth annual Bollywood Movie Awards.<ref>[http://www.paktribune.com/news/print.php?id=142384 Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman To Be Honored At The Bollywood Awards<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>[http://www.paktribune.com/news/print.php?id=142384 Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman To Be Honored At The Bollywood Awards<!-- Bot generated title -->]</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>
* 2008 - [[Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement]]
* 2008 - [[Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement]]
* 2010 - "Outstanding Contribution to Indian cinema" at the 11th IIFA awards
* 2010 - [[Outstanding Contribution to Indian cinema]] at the 11th IIFA awards


==Filmography==
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==Further reading==
==Further Reading==
* Dinesh Raheja. [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/nov/12dinesh.htm The A to Z of Zeenat Aman]. Rediff.com, 26 September 2004. Retrieved on 14 November 2005.
* Dinesh Raheja. [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/nov/12dinesh.htm The A to Z of Zeenat Aman]. Rediff.com, 26 September 2004. Retrieved on 14 November 2005.
* Vidya Sampat & Lavanya Varadrajan. [http://www.despardes.com/Movies/zeenat-aman.html Zeenat Aman: The Sensual]{{dead link|date=February 2012}}. Despardes.com, 4 March 2005. Retrieved on 10 August 2005.
* Vidya Sampat & Lavanya Varadrajan. [http://www.despardes.com/Movies/zeenat-aman.html Zeenat Aman: The Sensual]{{dead link|date=February 2012}}. Despardes.com, 4 March 2005. Retrieved on 10 August 2005.
* Prateek Modi. [http://www.bollykings.com/zeenat-aman/ Zeenat Aman: A Touch Of Class With Unlimited Oomph]. Bollykings.com, 4 November 2011.
* Prateek Modi. [http://www.bollykings.com/zeenat-aman/ Zeenat Aman: A Touch Of Class With Unlimited Oomph]. Bollykings.com, 4 November 2011.


==External links==
==External Links==
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Zeenat Aman
Zeenat Aman at Esha Deol's wedding reception
Born (1951-11-19) 19 November 1951 (age 72)
Bombay
OccupationActress
Years active1971,1989, 1999, 2003, 2006 - Present
SpouseMazhar Khan (1985 - 1998, his death)

Zeenat Aman (Hindi: ज़ीनत अमान, Urdu: زینت امان) (born 19 November 1951) is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films since the 1970's. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970. Upon making her debut in Bollywood, Zeenat Aman, along with Parveen Babi was credited with making a lasting impact on the image of its leading actresses by bringing the western heroine look to Hindi cinema and throughout her career she has been considered a sex symbol.[1][2][3]

Early Life

Zeenat Aman was born in Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) on 19 Nov 1951 to a Muslim father, Amanullah Khan and a Hindu mother, Scinda.[4] Her father was a script writer who was one of the writers for such movies as Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah. He died when Zeenat was 13. Her mother got re-married to a German, Heinz (was constantly referred to as Mrs. Heinz in all subsequent articles film magazines that would carry articles on Zeenat). Zeenat's mother obtained German citizenship and took her to Germany where Zeenat was very unhappy and returned to India as soon as she turned 18.

Zeenat Aman graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai and went to University of Southern California in Los Angeles (USA) for further studies on student aid. Upon returning to India, she first took a job as a journalist for Femina and then later on moved on to Modeling. One of the first few brands that she modeled for was Taj Mahal Tea and Television X Debut in 1966 exclusively. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970.

Film Career

After having studied in Los Angeles, winning the Miss Asia Pageant and a successful modeling career, Zeenat Aman's film career began with a small role in O.P. Ralhan's Hulchul in 1971. A second role in Hungama (1971), starring singer Kishore Kumar where both films were not successful and she was ready to pack her bags to leave India and go back to Germany with her mother.

Dev Anand offered Zaheeda (his second heroine in Prem Pujari) the role of his sister to Zeenat Aman in Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971). Not realizing the importance of this secondary role, Zaheeda wanted the lead female part (eventually played by Mumtaz) and she opted out. Zeenat Aman was chosen as a last-minute replacement.[2]

In Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Zeenat Aman, aided by R. D. Burman's song Dum Maro Dum (Take Another Toke), won over the heart's of audience as Janice. She earned a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award[5] and BFJA Award for Best Actress.[6] Throughout the 1970's, the Dev - Zeenat pairing was seen in half a dozen films: Heera Panna (1973), Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974), Prem Shastra (1974), Warrant (1975), Darling Darling (1977) and Kalabaaz (1977). Of these, Warrant, was the biggest box-office success. Her hip looks in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) as the girl carrying a guitar, singing Churaliya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko (in Asha Bhonsle's voice) has won her more popularity and the hearts of millions of fans.[2]

She appeared on every Hindi film magazine's cover during 1970's. In December 1974, Cine Blitz magazine was launched with Zeenat Aman on its cover, a testimony to her popularity at the time. However, she went on as the favourite cover girl of the popular magazine 'Stardust'.

The 1970's

Zeenat Aman, in her career and her success with Navketan Films and Dev Anand, 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, she starred in Raj Kapoor's massively publicised Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978), however, the film was heavily criticized. The subject ironically 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 criticized for her exposure but somehow at later stage, the film had a great deal to do with Zeenat's fame and the movie itself was distinguished as a work of art. She also earned a Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for this film.[2]

Zeenat Aman's entry into Hollywood also backfired when Krishna Shah's Shalimar (1978), co-starring Dharmendra and international names like Rex Harrison and Sylvia Miles, proved to be a failure in the USA and in India.[2] Zeenat possessed a convent schoolgirl accent and a penchant for revealing dresses. She matched Gina Lollobrigida in the battle of oomph at Shalimar's launch. 1978 could have been a disaster year for her, because of the diminishing box office returns of Shalimar and discouraging critics riviews of Satyam Shivam Sundaram but Zeenat had other successful commercial films during that year such as Heeralal Pannalal and Chor Ke Ghar Chor, yet it was Don that came to the rescue with its huge success. Ironically, her reasons for accepting the role in Don were altruistic and she didn't even take any remuneration for it because she wanted to help the producer Nariman Irani who died midway filming.[7] Her role of a Westernized revenge-seeking action heroine contributed to the film's huge success and her fans reconnected with her again. Westernized heroines like Parveen Babi and Tina Munim now followed in her footsteps by the late 1970's. Zeenat continued to act in hits like Dharam Veer, Chhaila Babu and The Great Gambler.

The 1980's

By the beginning of the 1980's, multi-starrer films became a trend and Zeenat Aman was increasingly asked to just provide sex appeal in hero-oriented films, despite success in so many films. In contrast to this trend was her performance 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 success in the love triangle Qurbani, Ali Baba aur 40 Chor, Dostana (1980) and Lawaaris (1981).[2]

Zeenat's popularity in Russia was so great after Alibaba Aur 40 Chor that she felt pressured into doing a supporting role in Sohni Mahiwal. The film was moderately successful but no credit went to Zeenat.[citation needed] Her last role as the female lead was in the movie Gawahi, a court room drama in 1989.

The 1990's And 2000's

Zeenat came back to the silver screen after a decade doing a cameo role in the film Bhopal Express (1999).

The 2000's

Zeenat 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.

Image

Zeenat Aman's sultry persona was a contrast to many of the more conservative stars of the era.[2] At a time when heroines were obedient wives and lovers on the screens of Hindi Cinema, Zeenat 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), the happy hooker (Manoranjan), the disenchanted hippie (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). She managed to balance these roles with acting in more conventional films such as Chori Mera Kaam, Chhaila Babu, Dostana and Lawaaris, which is considered by many to be a landmark in Indian Cinema. Encyclopædia Britannica's "Encyclopedia of Hindi Cinema" wrote, "Zeenat Aman had a definite impact on the characterization of the heroine in Hindi films. With films such as Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Yaadon Ki Baraat, she fashioned the image of the youthful and westernized woman in Hindi cinema."[1]

Zeenat Aman's persona was such that newcomers were and still are compared to her. Parveen Babi was called The poor man's Zeenat Aman, Sarika was christened Zeenat Aman 2 and Padmini Kolhapure was named Baby Zeenat.

Personal Life

In 1985, she got married to Mazhar Khan and had two sons Azaan and Zahaan. Her husband Mazhar used to beat her up often which ultimately led to their filing for divorce.[8] Mazhar Khan died in September 1998 (renal failure). Today, Zeenat Aman lives with her two sons and makes many social appearances and film awards functions and she is rarely seen on screen. She is more keen in going behind the camera while Zahaan is interested in acting.[9]

As of February 2013, Zeenat Aman is reportedly planning to marry a 36 year old businessman from Mumbai, Shiva Sena member Sarfaraz Ahmed.[10] But then again she has refuted the news of her getting married while at the same time acknowledging that she is in love.[11]

Awards And Recognitions

Filmography

Main article: Zeenat Aman filmography

References

  1. ^ a b Gulzar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterji, Saibal (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. p. 108. ISBN 81-7991-066-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Raheja, Dinesh (12 November 2002). "The A to Z of Zeenat Aman". Rediff.com. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
  3. ^ "DesiClub's Bollywood Top 25: The Women". desiclub.com. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
  4. ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-180941928.html
  5. ^ 1st Filmfare Awards 1953
  6. ^ 69th & 70th Annual Hero Honda BFJA Awards 2007[dead link]
  7. ^ Zeenat: I think Vijay is missing
  8. ^ http://in.omg.yahoo.com/photos/celebrity-wife-beaters-slideshow/zeenataman-jpg-364-13633-photo-080639957.html
  9. ^ "A TV serial on Zeenat's life?". 27 June 2012.
  10. ^ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/zeenat-aman-to-marry-36yearold-businessman-from-mumbai-/1069672/
  11. ^ "Zeenat Aman: I'm NOT getting married!". Retrieved 06/02/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ Lakshman, Ganesh S. Bollywood Awards 2003 at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ[dead link].
  13. ^ Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman To Be Honored At The Bollywood Awards
  14. ^ "Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman to be honoured". Press Trust of India

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