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When Shah Rukh Khan said he wanted to play Zeenat Aman’s Roma instead of Amitabh Bachchan’s role in Don. Watch | Bollywood News

When Shah Rukh Khan said he wanted to play Zeenat Aman’s Roma instead of Amitabh Bachchan’s role in Don. Watch | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 25, 2026 05:51 PM IST Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, let’s take a look at a memorable moment from the 2017 edition of the awards, when the show’s hosts Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor had a fun banter with veteran star Zeenat Aman. The Jawan star even confessed how he wanted to play Zeenat’s iconic role in the remake of Don. During the awards gala, Shah Rukh invited Zeenat on stage and confessed, “When I was doing Don film with Farhan Akhtar and he narrated the role to me, I am such a big fan that I told him, ‘I don’t want to become Don. I want to play Roma.’” For the unversed, Shah Rukh Khan starred in Farhan Akhtar’s directorial Don, a reboot of the 1978 film of the same title, in 2006. While Amitabh Bachchan played the role of Don in the original film, Shah Rukh took over that role in the remake. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra played the …

The Royals director Priyanka Ghose opens up about Zeenat Aman’s smoking scenes: ‘Males writing female parts did not get these small nuances’ | Bollywood News

The Royals director Priyanka Ghose opens up about Zeenat Aman’s smoking scenes: ‘Males writing female parts did not get these small nuances’ | Bollywood News

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Veteran actor Zeenat Aman made headlines for her portrayal of a pot-smoking queen mother in the new Netflix web series The Royals. While some felt she was reduced to a shallow character, others opined that her smoking and drinking scenes with Sakshi Tanwar was about Bollywood finally showcasing its female characters as bold and real. In a recent interview, the show’s director Priyanka Ghose opened up about Zeenat’s smoking sequences and how actual Bengali women were her inspiration. During a conversation with News18 Showsha, the filmmaker reflected on how projects created by females are shaping characters on screen. She said, “It’s a huge privilege that women who are producers and studio heads are green-lighting stories that allow you to have these kinds of things where women go beyond their dead husbands and explore love affairs once again. And because there are women in power who are not judging women, there has been a sea change in the way women are being represented.” “For the longest time, women were being misrepresented across films and series. The …

Zeenat Aman’s Son Zahaan Recalls Being Surprised By Her International Fame: ‘It Hit Me Later…’

Zeenat Aman’s Son Zahaan Recalls Being Surprised By Her International Fame: ‘It Hit Me Later…’

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Last Updated:May 23, 2025, 22:46 IST Zahaan Khan, the son of Bollywood legend Zeenat Aman, opens up about his private upbringing, global fan encounters, and when he finally grasped the true scale of his mother’s fame. Zahaan Khan, son of Zeenat Aman, shares how he only understood the depth of his mother’s global legacy in his 20s. He opens up about fan encounters, fashion, and life with a legend. Zahaan Khan, the younger son of legendary Bollywood icon Zeenat Aman, has spent much of his life away from the glare of the spotlight. Now 35, the culinary arts graduate and freelance music composer recently offered a rare glimpse into what it was like growing up with a mother who shaped an era in Indian cinema. In a conversation with Vogue, Zahaan reflected on his unconventional upbringing, where the glitz of fame was a quiet, constant presence. Although Zeenat had stepped back from films to focus on raising Zahaan and his brother, her presence in public still commanded attention. “As a child, I was so used …

Nora Fatehi is deeply moved by Zeenat Aman`s praise for her career

Nora Fatehi is deeply moved by Zeenat Aman`s praise for her career

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Nora Fatehi recently had a starstruck moment as she met the legendary actress Zeenat Aman, and she couldn’t hold back her excitement.  Taking to social media, the dancer-actress shared a heartfelt note describing the experience as “everything” and gushed over how gracious and warm Zeenat was during their interaction. Calling it an “honour” to chat with the iconic star, Nora wrote, “This moment was everything Meeting the ICONIC @thezeenataman having the honour to chat with her was incredible! She was so kind, so cool and full of praises on praises for my journey, I was shook! I cant get over what she said to me !!”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Nora Fatehi (@norafatehi) Nora also recalled performing a tribute to Zeenat Aman’s illustrious career three years ago at an award show. “If only u guys could hear it What A Queen I Remember performing on her songs as a tribute to her legendary career …

Raj Kapoor wondered why he was ‘accused of exploiting women’, argued with censor board for Zeenat Aman’s portrayal in Satyam Shivam Sundaram: ‘If Fellini shows a nude woman…’ | Bollywood News

Raj Kapoor wondered why he was ‘accused of exploiting women’, argued with censor board for Zeenat Aman’s portrayal in Satyam Shivam Sundaram: ‘If Fellini shows a nude woman…’ | Bollywood News

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Raj Kapoor is still remembered as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema but in his later films, many viewers started pointing out that women in his films were presented with a certain male gaze that seemed exploitative. Raj was aware of this criticism but he believed that was seen as exploitative by others, was his way of showing a woman’s beauty. Almost all of his films after the 1970s, including Bobby, Mera Naam Joker, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Prem Rog and Ram Teri Ganga Maili presented a lot of its female characters in a sexualised way and Raj addressed the same in the book presented by his daughter Ritu Nanda. In the book, Raj Kapoor: The One and Only Showman, Raj spoke about the time that he had a conversation with the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) regarding his film Satyam Shivam Sundaram. The film starred Zeenat Aman in the lead role and her costumes in the film created quite a stir in those days. Raj shared in the book, “We are shocked …

Zeenat Aman’s kissing scene with THIS actor landed him in trouble, demanded to ban the film after controversy, the film is…, the actor was…

Zeenat Aman’s kissing scene with THIS actor landed him in trouble, demanded to ban the film after controversy, the film is…, the actor was…

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Zeenat Aman is celebrated for her fearless, bold, and iconic performances in Bollywood. However, Zeenat Aman’s on-screen lip lock with a superstar got him into trouble. He was Zeenat Aman Zeenat Aman, a 1970s icon, pioneered boldness in Hindi cinema. She has won people’s hearts with exceptional on-screen performances. Interestingly, one of her on-screen kisses led to a controversy for a popular superstar of the industry. Zeenat Aman career Zeenat Aman is a living legend who has given several outstanding performances in her five-decade-long entertainment career. She has given multiple hit films with superstars like Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Dev Anand, and Dharmendra. Kissing scene in films Earlier, films used symbolic imagery like flowers or swans to depict kissing scenes. However, after Zeenat Aman’s debut, she popularized on-screen lip locks, often with her co-stars’ consent, changing the cinematic landscape. Actress Zeenat Zeenat also made fans go crazy with her boldness in the Bollywood films. The popular actress never shied away from giving kissing scenes on screen. And one of her kissing scenes with a popular …

Meet actor who worked in over 250 Bollywood films, was popular villain in 90s, is Zeenat Aman’s first cousin and favorite co-star of Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone

Meet actor who worked in over 250 Bollywood films, was popular villain in 90s, is Zeenat Aman’s first cousin and favorite co-star of Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone

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The Indian film industry is one of the oldest entertainment industries. Hence, there have been scores of actors and artists who have been associated with it for a major part of their lives. One among them is veteran star Raza Murad who began his career in the 1972 film Ek Nazar. Since the 1980s, he has primarily appeared in supporting roles and is also a popular villain of the 90s. Raza Murad is a famous Bollywood actor who has been part of several superhit movies and played key characters in them. Over the past decades, he has worked in nearly 250 Bollywood films along with several other movies in multiple languages. He is reportedly the first cousin of actress Zeenat Aman. Evidently, he is strongly associated with the Indian film industry. The actor learned about acting and filmmaking when he received a diploma in film acting from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. After completing the course in 1971, he stepped into the acting realm in 1972. Since then, he has been …

Zeenat Aman`s falls on set leads to her mulling on relationships

Zeenat Aman`s falls on set leads to her mulling on relationships

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Yesteryear diva Zeenat Aman is quite active on Instagram. Every now and then, the actress drops interesting posts that perfectly capture her thoughts. From sharing trivia from films sets from the 70s and 80s to sharing her thoughts on life, the actress has been winning the Instagram game with class. On Tuesday morning said that she is contemplating human relationships and also revealed that she fell on set that left her with purple bruises.   Zeenat took to Instagram, where she shared a monochrome picture of herself dressed in an off-shoulder outfit and glasses. Alongside the image, she wrote, “I am contemplating human relationships this morning. When one is young the years ahead stretch out in an endlessly forking road of possibilities. Old age seems a distant, near mythical destination.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) “Then one morning you wake up groggy with creaking joints, and you realise you’re here. That it …

Gullak season 4 trailer: Mishra family faces ultimate showdown between ‘mummy, papa’s parenting and Aman’s adulting’ | Web-series News

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The much-awaited trailer for the streaming series Gullak’s Season 4 has finally arrived, offering a glimpse into the captivating world of the Mishra family and the drama that lies ahead. Set to stream exclusively on Sony LIV from June 7, the new season promises a delightful mix of sibling bonds, love and the challenges of growing up. Shared by the makers on social media, the trailer sets the stage for a compelling narrative as Aman grapples with the pressures of adulthood, much to the concern of his family. The evolving dynamics between Aman and his older brother, Anand, take centre stage as Aman asserts his independence and desires more privacy, causing friction between the once-inseparable siblings. “Lekar zindagi ki khanak, aa rahi hai naye kisson ki Gullak! #GullakS4 streaming from 7th June exclusively on Sony LIV #NayeHisseNayeKisse #GullakOnSonyLIV,” the captioned the post on Instagram. Adding to the intrigue is Aman’s first brush with love as he finds himself enamoured by Aditi, marking a significant milestone in his personal journey. Fans are left to wonder how …

Twinkle Khanna reacts to Zeenat Aman’s post about mom Dimple Kapadia | Bollywood

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Zeenat Aman on Tuesday shared a rare photo of herself with Dimple Kapadia. In the candid black-and-white photo, Zeenat smoked a cigarette as Dimple and filmmaker Joy Mukherjee looked on. In her long caption alongside the throwback, Zeenat gushed about the ‘effervescent Dimple Kapadia’ and spoke about her ‘character’. Now, Dimple’s daughter, actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, has responded to the post. Also read: Zeenat Aman shares smoking pic with disclaimer; praises Dimple Kapadia Zeenat Aman with Dimple Kapadia and filmmaker Joy Mukherjee (centre) in the throwback photo. ‘Mom says thank you for your gracious words’ Taking to Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Twinkle reposted Zeenat’s post and wrote, “What a lovely picture and mom says thank you for your gracious words (red heart emoji).”  Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! In her original post, Zeenat had written, “I don’t believe she (Dimple Kapadia) is on Instagram, but perhaps @twinklerkhanna will pass on my love to her. Truly, a wave of appreciation washed over …