Zeenat Aman, daughter of screenwriter Amanullah Khan, never aspired to act, initially dreaming of an academic career abroad. Raised by her mother after her parents’ separation, she felt little cinematic influence. A successful modeling career unexpectedly led to films, a path she saw as a “momentary thing” away from her academic pursuits. Dev Anand’s recognition launched her into stardom, redefining the Hindi film heroine.
