Before becoming one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated stars and a style icon of the 1970s, Zeenat Aman had imagined a very different future for herself. Despite being the daughter of celebrated screenwriter Amanullah Khan, best known for writing Mughal-e-Azam, Zeenat says she neither grew up around Hindi films nor aspired to become an actor.

Zeenat Aman opened up about being largely perceived for her physical features in the 70s, and became to be known for doing bold roles. | Bollywood

Before becoming one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated stars and a style icon of the 1970s, Zeenat Aman had imagined a very different future for herself. Despite being the daughter…