
Zeenat Aman was an Indian actress, who is known for her work in Hindi and English language cinema. She had her acting debut in the 1957 Bollywood film, Shree 420. In a career lasting more than five decades, she appeared in more than a hundred movies. Her best performances were in the 1960s and the 1970s, including the super-hit films, Do Bhai, Mera Naam Joker and Deewaar.
Zeenat Aman was born as Zeenat Khan in Bombay on 19 November 1951.Born to a Muslim father and a Marathi speaking Hindu mother, Aman is the cousin of actor Raza Murad and niece of actor Murad. Her father, Amanullah Khan, was a script writer for movies such as Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah, and often wrote under the nom de plume “Aman”, which she later adopted as her screen name.
Aman’s parents got divorced when she was young.At the age of 13, her father passed away.[citation needed] 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. Aman starred as Roma in the film Don.The producer of the film, Nariman Irani, had been losing money at the time, which led Aman to take the role, refusing payment for her work; Irani died midway through filming, however the film was a commercial success,and served as the basis of the Don franchise.
In 1979, Aman starred as Shabnam in The Great Gambler. She described her work experience on the film as one of her favorites, particularly when they filmed in Italy.When released, it became a sleeper hit.Her last role that year was a guest appearance in the film Gol Maal.Aman married actor Sanjay Khan, which was annulled in 1979. Aman then married actor Mazhar Khan from 1985 to his death in 1998. She had two children with Mazhar Khan, and was married for a total of 13 years. Aman has two sons with Mazhar Khan; film director Azaan Khan,who directed the heist film Bankster, and composer Zahaan Khan.He has also made a cameo appearance in the 2000 film Gang.
She lives with her sons, since Mazhar’s death in 1998.In her marriage with Mazhar, Aman stated she was unhappy.She commented on her marriage with Mazhar Khan in 1999, on the show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal:Aman commented on dealing with the media exposure in 2019, saying that “…I haven’t got used to it and feel very blessed. Like I said to you, it is only now I have realised how blessed I am.
I see people watching my films and songs as a blessing. There is a wonderful feeling of nostalgia when they see my films and songs. Whenever I am in their city, they reach out to me with that love and I feel very blessed and grateful for the same.”
Zeenat Aman All Movie List :
Title | Role | Year |
The Evil Within | 1970 | |
Hungama Hulchul Hare Rama Hare Krishna | Neena Jasbir Jaiswal/Janice | 1971 |
Yaadon Ki Baaraat Heera Panna Dhund | Sunita Panna Rani Ranjit Singh | 1973 |
Roti Kapada Aur Makaan Prem Shastra Ishq Ishq Ishq Manoranjan Ajanabee | Sheetal Barkha/Suman Pooja Pahar Nisha Reshmi Kumar Saxena | 1974 |
Warrant Chori Mera Kaam | Rita Verma Sharmili | 1975 |
Deewaangee Balika Badhu | Kanchan Adult Rajni | 1976 |
Paapi Kalabaaz Dharam Veer Darling Darling Chhailla Babu Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Rano/Vanita Kapoor/Rani Lisa/Radha G. Sapru/Tina Rajkumari Pallavi Rita Veera Rai Sunita Kewalchand | 1977 |
Shalimar Heeralal Pannalal Chor Ke Ghar Chor Satyam Shivam Sundaram Don | Sheila Enders Ruby Rupa Roma | 1978 |
The Great Gambler Gol Maal | Shabnam Guest Role | 1979 |
Takkar Ram Balram Bombay 405 Miles Abdullah Alibaba Aur 40 Chor Qurbani Dostana Insaaf Ka Tarazu | Sapna Madhu Radha Zainab Fatima Sheela rahul Sheetal Sahni Bharti Saxena | 1980 |
Professor Pyarelal Katilon Ke Kaatil Krodhi Laawaris | Sonia B. Singh/Asha Rai Jamila Banu Neera Kumar Sahni Mohini | 1981 |
Samraat Pyaas Jaanwar Daulat Ashanti Gopichand Jasoos Vakil Babu Teesri Aankh | Suman/Sandhya Chawla/Gurbachan Singh Rajkumari Geeta Sonia Bela/Lacho/Shano Rani Kalpana Choudhry/Kalpana Kumar Barkha | 1982 |
Taqdeer Pukar Hum Se Hai Zamana Mahaan Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka | Nisha Julie Nisha Thakur Rita Sneh | 1983 |
Yeh Desh Sohni Mahiwal Pakhandi Jagir Meri Adalat | Sumati Zarina Seema | 1984 |
Yaar Kasam Bhawani Junction Ameer Aadmi Gharib Aadmi Yaadon Ki Kasam | Reshma Kavita Chandni/Geeta Khanna | 1985 |
Haathon Ki Lakeeren Baat Ban Jaye Aurat | Geeta Mohan Nisha Singh | 1986 |
Daku Hasina | Daku Hasina | 1987 |
Namumkin | 1988 | |
Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga Gawaahi | 1989 | |
Bhopal Express | Zohrabai | 1999 |
Boom | Alice Rodriguez De Fonseca | 2003 |
Maksham Koffee with Karan | Herself | 2005 |
Jaana: Let’s Fall in Love | Raju’s mother | 2006 |
Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | Durga Putri | 2007 |
Ugly Aur Pagli | Sandhiya | 2008 |
Geeta In Paradise | 2009 | |
Dunno Y… Na Jaane Kyon | Rebecca | 2010 |
Chaurahen Monopoly the Game of Money | 2012 | |
Strings of Passion | Roma | 2014 |
Dunno Y2… Life Is a Moment | Nazneen | 2015 |
Dil Toh Deewana Hai Black Currency | 2016 | |
Sallu Ki Shaadi Love Life & Screw Ups | Sallu’s mother Joanna | 2017 |
Panipat | Sakeena Begum | 2019 |