At a time when actresses were relegated to the roles of dedicated housewives or sacrificing mothers, in came Zeenat Aman like a breath of fresh air. She ruled the ’70s and ’80s with her alluring screen presence, portrayed rebellious characters in blockbuster films, and always stole the show.
If social media existed back then, Zeenat Aman would have broken the Internet on a regular. Proving yet again that she will never go out of style, the legendary actress is currently acing the Instagram game and will be making her acting comeback in Bun Tikki alongside Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol.
Needless to say, the legendary actress’s filmography boasts of evergreen picks that were way ahead of its time…
Here are 7 quintessential films starring Zeenat Aman that were ahead of its time:
1. Haré Rama Haré Krishna
Zeenat Aman became an overnight sensation when she collaborated with her mentor Dev Anand in Haré Rama Haré Krishna. The cult classic, for which Aman won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, tells the tale of a brother who’s looking for his long-lost sister. He eventually tracks her down in Kathmandu, Nepal. However, she no longer goes by the name Jasbir but Janice (portrayed by Zeenat Aman), now a drug-laced hippie. Zeenat Aman’s bold avatar in Dum Maro Dum remains a cinematic spectacle to revisit even today.
2. Yaadon Ki Baaraat
