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Born on November 19, 1951 in Mumbai, Bombay State, India, Zeenat Aman is a model, beauty pageant contestant and film actor. That puts Zeenat Aman at 74 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Southern California. Listed accolades include Filmfare Awards and IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award. Credited works include Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Yaadon Ki Baaraat and Shalimar.
My Take
Zeenat Aman strikes me as a genuine game-changer for Indian cinema rather than just a glamorous icon. A Mumbai-born model and pageant contestant who studied at USC, she brought a modern, unapologetic confidence to roles in Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Don that broke the mould of the era's demure heroines. Being called a fashion icon and sex symbol almost undersells the point: she expanded what a leading woman in Bollywood was allowed to be. The IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award feels earned not for any single film but for opening a door. I'm always drawn to people who arrive a step ahead of their time, and she clearly did.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zeenat Aman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーナット・アマン
- Reading
- じーなっと・あまん
- Born
- November 19, 1951 (age 74)
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- actor / model / beauty pageant contestant / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Hare Rama Hare Krishna |
| Notable work | Yaadon Ki Baaraat |
| Notable work | Shalimar |
| Notable work | Satyam Shivam Sundaram |
| Notable work | Don |
| Notable work | The Great Gambler |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeenat%20Aman
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184411
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Zeenat Aman born?
Born November 19, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Zeenat Aman from?
Zeenat Aman is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Zeenat Aman do?
Zeenat Aman works as actor, model, beauty pageant contestant, film actor.
What is Zeenat Aman known for?
Notable works include Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Shalimar.
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