Zeenat Aman Remembers Awkward Fan Encounter Who Thought She Was Parveen Babi

Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi were two of the most iconic and stylish actors in Bollywood during the mid-'70s and '80s. Their striking beauty and on-screen presence often led to comparisons.

Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi were two of the most iconic and stylish actors in Bollywood during the mid-'70s and '80s.

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Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi were two of the most iconic and stylish actors in Bollywood during the mid-'70s and '80s. Their striking beauty and on-screen presence often led to comparisons between the two. During a recent Reddit AMA session, Zeenat addressed this long-standing resemblance when a fan asked if she was ever mistaken for Parveen in public.

She not only confirmed that it happened frequently but also shared an awkward encounter with a fan who confused her for Parveen even after the latter’s death.

Zeenat’s Response on Being Mistaken for Parveen

A Reddit user asked, “Hi Zeenat Ji. As a kid, I would always get confused between yourself and Parveen Babi. Did you ever get confused in public by fans?”

Zeenat responded, “That was a very common mistake. Parveen was stunning, so I didn’t mind it either! There was one very awkward moment in Dubai when a woman went absolutely gaga over me thinking I’m Parveen, but this was AFTER her passing! It was so uncomfortable, and I was the one to have to break it to that dejected fan that her favourite actress is no more.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About Parveen Babi

Parveen Babi was often considered Zeenat Aman’s biggest contemporary, with both actors coming from modeling backgrounds and ruling the silver screen alongside stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor, and Shatrughan Sinha. She also made history as the first Indian actor to grace the cover of TIME Magazine. Her last Bollywood film was Iraada (1991), starring Shatrughan Sinha and Moon Moon Sen.

Parveen suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and battled multiple health issues, including diabetes and osteoarthritis. She passed away at the age of 50 due to multiple organ failure, and tragically, her body was discovered three days after her death.

Zeenat Aman's Upcoming Projects

Meanwhile, Zeenat Aman continues to stay active in the industry. She will soon be seen in Netflix’s The Royals, alongside Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar. Additionally, she has an exciting role in Bun Tikki, co-starring Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol.