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Zeenat Aman was born to a Hindu mother and a Muslim father Amanullah who was one of the writers for the classic "Mughal-e-Azam", on November 19th, 1951. Zeenat was an only child and her parents divorced when she was a little girl. A graduate of Saint Xavier's school in Bombay. Her father passed away when she was 13. Zeenat won a scholarship to study in California. Upon her return she started working as reporter and was introduced to modeling by friends. Her most prominent ad campaign was the Pond's 7 day to better complexion. Zeenat entered the Miss India contest and was the third runner up, to go to Miss Asia/Pacific a title she later won - being the first Indian to ever win that title . She had a tumultuous first marriage to Sanjay Khan which ended in divorce. Zeenat had a long string of super successes throughout her career but towards the end of her career she took on mature roles in Bhavani Junction, Haathon ki Lakeerain, Bandhan Kacche Dhagon Ka etc. the movies did average business at the box office as by late 80's cinema shifted its focus to front bench whistlers. At that time Zeenat settled in matrimony with fellow actor Mazhar Khan and gave birth to two sons, turning down multiple film offers. The marriage ended bitterly in divorce, but soon after Mazhar died, and Zeenat's feelings about him in the press were much kinder. Zeenat's contribution to the Indian cinema is definitely recognized though not fully as yet, but in time to come she will definitely be remembered as the first person to introduce a lot to India and add several dimensions to Indian women. In summary "She revolutionized the portrayal of Indian Women" in its cinema.
Winner in Miss Asia contest.
Dev Anand launched her fim career in Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
Had an affair with Sanjay Khan before being assaulted by his wife Zarine Khan.
Daughter of Aman.
Zeenat, along with Hema Malini, was the highest paid Hindi actress from 1976-80 and the 2nd highest paid actress, along with Hema Malini, from 1981-84 and the 3rd, along with Hema Malini, from 1973-1975.
Aunt to Director, Actor Mashhoor Amrohi and his brother Bilal Amrohi. They are the nephews of husband Mazhar Khan. (Mazhars sisters children). Mazhars sister married Tajdhar Amrohi. Son of director Kamal Amrohi.
Son Zahaan Khan appeared in his fathers film Gang as a child.
Raza Murad is her maternal cousin.
Aunt to Director, Actor Faruk Kabir and his sister Pop Singer and Sanober Kabir ( Children of N Kabir and Sabiha Kabir).
Was engaged with actor Frank Marino during the making of Namumkin. They met while filming the movie in Toronto. Frank is the father of actor Nicholas Marino.
Once engaged to actor, producer Robin Kumar.
During the shooting of the film " Namumkin" in Toronto, Canada, Zeenat Aman got engaged to a actor named Frank Marino.
Zeenat is no stranger to the small screen.Some years ago she hosted a teleshow Awaaz where she advised women in distress on issues ranging from delinquent children to dealing with drunken husbands and from being career women to fighting for their rights.
Was engaged to Gautam Berry (Sikandar Khers father) in 1974.
Husband Mazhar Khan had a son named Azhar from his previous marriage to Rubaina Mumtaz. They are both settled in Los Angeles, California.
Son is director Azaan Khan of Bankster fame. He appeared in the films Ek Numbar Ka Chor and Dil as a child.
Mothers name is Scinda (Vardhini) Heinz.
Starred in Muzaffar Alis shelved film "Manzar".
Released a childrens album with Bashir Sheikh titled "Fun 2 Learn". It was released in the CBS record label in 1988.
Was involved with Shatrughan Sinha for a short while.
Got involved with actor Kanwaljeet during the making of Ashaanti.
Love is a spring in the air and an extra spring in bed.
