Zeenat Aman- 19th November

Zeenat Aman is one of the most successful heroines in the history of Indian films. She was the trend setter of 1970’s and 80’s. She was the second runner up for Miss India contest and further went on for the Miss Asia Pacific contest and won the title in 1970 before taking the Bollywood queen title. Zeenat Aman was born on 19^th November 1951 in Pune. Her father was one of the screenwriters of the all time hit movie Muhhal-e-Azam. Most of her roles where unconventional and critically acclaimed with a wide modulation of characters ranging from opportunist who leaves her jobless lover for a millionaire (Roti Kapda Aur Makaan), the happy prostitute in Prem Shastra, as a Hippie in Hare Rama Hare Krishna and so on. She has bagged several awards like Filmfare, BFJA, Bollywood Awards, Zee Cine Award are among the few. Today Zeenat Aman is staying with her two sons Azzan and Zahaan. Though she is seen in social functions and award ceremonies she is rarely seen onscreen.

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