'I just want to say that this fake story which keeps coming up on social media about my father beating Zeenat Aman and her eye getting hurt, that's all hogwash.'
Zeenat Aman went down memory lane to share the details of her first onscreen kiss.
Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is rapidly deteriorating on his 17th day of hunger strike, prompting widespread appeals from prominent political figures and Bollywood celebrities for him to end his fast and for the government to address the urgent demands for NEET examination reforms.
Here's another nugget from Zeenat Aman's treasure trove of life experiences.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has clarified that his character Phunsukh Wangdu in the film "3 Idiots" was not based on activist Sonam Wangchuk, addressing a widespread misconception. Khan expressed concern over Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike in Delhi, urging him to end it for his health.
'When his laughter died down, Rajji excused himself to make a telephone call.' 'Twenty minutes later, his most gracious wife Krishnaji was at the door with a handful of gold guineas in her purse.'
Zeenat Aman shares pictures from Shammi Kapoor's directorial debut Manoranjan where she played a sex worker, Nisha and spoke in detail about how the moral police had a field day because of her flirtatious and sexy outfits in the film.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating on the 18th day of his hunger strike, with his weight dropping significantly and vital signs requiring continuous monitoring. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the government of 'cruelty' for its refusal to engage in dialogue regarding alleged NEET irregularities, intensifying calls for accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Aamir Khan's comments that his 3 Idiots character Phunsukh Wangdu was not based on Sonam Wangchuk has triggered reactions from politicians, activists and social media users, with some accusing the actor of distancing himself from the educationist, who is currently on a hunger strike.
Ever since Zeenat Aman arrived on social media, she has been giving us interesting nuggets from her life.
'Producers were ready to pay me obscene amounts of money because after Rangeela, they thought if they took A R Rahman and Ahmed Khan, the film would be a hit.' 'There were no imported cars then, no mobile phones or online shopping, no house to run or any big kharcha. I was rocking!'
'I put on a ghagra choli, braided my hair with a parandi, and then stuck tissue paper onto my face with glue in an effort to scar my visage.'
'How casually some people say cruel things online that they would never dare say in person.'
'It felt oh so good to play an ass-kicking role!'
Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.
'Rajji laughed. "What will I do with you convent girls and your two left feet?" he exclaimed.'
'Despite the gossip, the comments, and the questions, I never felt diminished by it.'
It's always a joy to read Zeenat Aman's posts on Instagram, especially when she goes down memory lane and reveals interesting nuggets of movie trivia.
Sadhvi Satish Sail, model and entrepreneur, is crowned Femina Miss India World 2026.
From sultry cabaret numbers to soul-stirring ghazals, Asha Bhosle crafted a sonic universe where boldness met beauty and mischief mingled with melancholy. Her voice didn't just soundtrack cinema, it liberated expression, challenged norms and gave generations permission to feel, flirt, ache and celebrate without restraint. Sukanya Verma salutes the legend.
Life has come to a full circle for Zeenat Aman who started her career as a model.
'Rex Harrison wasn't at the event, but he was in the film. One day on set, he told me, "A beautiful girl like you should get married immediately". I had a good laugh over that.'
Farhan Akhtar and his partner Ritesh Sidhwani had filed a complaint against Singh before the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA), which then referred the matter to FWICE for further intervention.
'When entering an industry like Bollywood, every actor hopes for a starmaker... My starmaker was Dev saab.'
'Now when I'm a mother and have two sons, I do look back and say, "Oh my God! What was I thinking?"'
These are the roles Ms Aman would have loved to try her hand at.
Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer known for her unparalleled versatility and a career spanning over eight decades, has passed away at the age of 92 due to multi-organ failure.
"She is beautiful, soft spoken and intelligent," Zeenat Aman said about Imlibenla Wati who was recently appointed Global Ambassador of Miss Super Talent World.
Devsaab continued to work with Zeenat as his co-star until one fine day he woke up to the announcement that his 'Zeeenie' had signed a film with Raj Kapoor.
The voice of one of India's greatest playback singers may have fallen silent, but her music is anything but gone. It lives on in the airwaves, in our memories, in moments we return to without even realising.
Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.
'Zeenat Aman was Bollywood's original flower child. She championed swinging, free-flowing locks, head bands and sunkissed skin.'
'Today, if 50 songs are composed, one or two work. In the 1970s, all 50 would work.'
'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'
It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.
One of the biggest successes of Feroz Khan's career, Qurbani co-starring Vinod Khanna and Zeenat Aman, oozes style, sizzle and just about enough substance to carve a niche of its own.
Sarfaraz alias Aman Khan has been booked for rape and cheating.
