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Zeenat Aman's Tribute to Parveen Babi: Resemblance, Friendship, and Remembrance

Parveen Babi, the iconic Indian actress known for her beauty, talent, and glamorous presence, was remembered on her birth anniversary recently by her contemporary, Zeenat Aman. Zeenat Aman, also a renowned actress in the Bollywood industry, took to social media to pay tribute to Parveen Babi, recalling their similarities, dispelling rumors of rivalry, and sharing her admiration for her as a person beyond the tabloid stories. In this blog, we will delve deeper into Zeenat Aman's heartfelt tribute to Parveen Babi and reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of the late actress.

Similarities and Warmth: Zeenat Aman reminisces about how she and Parveen Babi wore their hair in a similar manner and enjoyed Western fashion during the 70s, leading to an uncanny resemblance between them. She mentions that they were often mistaken for each other, and as recently as last year, Zeenat Aman was approached in Dubai as "Parveen ma'am". Despite this, Zeenat Aman highlights that the media spun tales of competition and rivalry between them, but in reality, they were always warm towards each other. They were contemporaries, colleagues, and well-wishers, as they worked together in films like "Ashanti" and "Mahaan". This shows that beyond the surface similarities, Zeenat Aman and Parveen Babi had a cordial relationship.

Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi and Shabana Azmi on the set of Ashanti (1982)

Parveen Babi's Talents and Achievements: Zeenat Aman goes on to highlight Parveen Babi's talents and achievements. She describes Parveen Babi as intelligent, hardworking, and creative. She mentions that Parveen Babi loved reading and often found her curled up with a book in between shots on set. Parveen Babi's success as an actor was undeniable, as she even featured on the cover of Time magazine. However, her talents and interests went beyond acting, as she took up various creative pursuits and embarked on a spiritual journey. She even ventured into designing interiors, showcasing her diverse skills and interests.

Empathy towards Parveen Babi's Struggles: Zeenat Aman expresses empathy towards Parveen Babi's struggle with mental health illness. She acknowledges that Parveen Babi faced these challenges at a time when the country was insensitive and ignorant about mental health matters. She mentions that after Parveen Babi's death, the tabloids focused on her romantic relationships and "episodes", but she believes that Parveen Babi was much more than just those aspects. Zeenat Aman reflects on how Parveen Babi never truly got the chance to express herself and share her own story, and how she was remembered only for certain aspects of her life.

Remembering Parveen Babi: 

In her tribute, Zeenat Aman hopes that Parveen Babi will be remembered for the effervescent person she was. She emphasizes that Parveen Babi was remarkable in many ways, from her talents as an actor to her diverse interests and pursuits. Zeenat Aman's tribute sheds light on the multifaceted personality of Parveen Babi and her contributions beyond the glamorous persona often portrayed by the media.

Parveen Babi was a renowned actress who made a significant impact on the Indian film industry with her talent and beauty. Zeenat Aman's heartfelt tribute to Parveen Babi reflects the warm relationship they shared, dispels rumors of rivalry, and highlights Parveen Babi's talents and achievements.

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