Zeenat Aman is celebrating her 72nd birthday today. Here are some lesser-known facts about the actress
Zeenat is the first South Asian woman to win the title of Miss Asia Pacific. She was crowned in 1970
Zeenat Aman was one of the highest-paid actors between 1976-1980.
Zeenat Aman was the second runner-up at Miss India pageant.
If rumours are to be believed, Zeenat was in a relationship with the famous Pakistani cricketer, Imran Khan.
Zeenat Aman is also familiar with the small screen. She had hosted a show ‘Awaaz’ where she helped women in distress.
The actress has also been a victim of physical abuse. Reportedly, her partner used to reportedly hit her which caused some problems with her sight.
Zeenat Aman had a fleeting vocation as a journalist for Femina magazine before she put in her feet into films
Zeenat was merely 13 years old when she lost her father Amanullah who was a scriptwriter in Bollywood. It was after his death she added ‘Aman’ to her name.