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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Zeenat Aman said Rajesh Khanna would always be late on set: 'He would control everything but Amitabh Bachchan was very professional'
Zeenat Aman who rose to stardom in the 70s and broke many stereotypes during that time, continues to remain iconic over the years. While she worked with some of the top heroes that time, she also carved her own niche. The actress continues to woo the audience as she shares anecdotes about her old movies and co-stars. In an old interview, Zeenat was seen talking about her co-stars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna . For those not in the know, many actors of those times have always confessed that Rajesh Khanna had tantrums and would always arrive late on set. She had said in an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, "He was in control and everybody used to hail the hero and wait for him. I remember shooting Aashiq Hu Baharon Ka. We would start quite late. And he would be incharge-when I am going to come, when I am going to shoot, and when I am going to leave. It was all decided by Rajesh Khanna.' She had also shared, 'Rajesh Khanna used to always be late on set.' Zeenat and Rajesh had worked together in movies like 'Ajanabee', 'Jaanwar', 'Aashiq Hu Baharon Ka'. In the same interview, Zeenat had said that Amitabh Bachchan was extremely professional and never threw any tantrum on set. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Can Make Massive Side Income By Learning Order Flow Analysis TradeWise Learn More Undo "He is a producer, director's actor," said Zeenat. Earlier, in an interview, 'Kalki 2898 AD' director, Nag Ashwin had spoken about Bachchan's discipine and said, "I think we were shooting, and were delayed. We were trying to catch up and he came up to me and I was trying to make an excuse to him about the delay and he's like, 'Can I just use the restroom and come?' I said, 'Why are you asking me, sir, you can do whatever you want.' So he's just he's just that great.' Bachchan had responded to the director's comment and expressed on his blog that why does he take his permission even for a washroom break. He expressed, "It is not being humble of setting example .. it's just an act of extreme normality .. and the hullabaloo is deafening ..And the director saying it was one hellava thing that I asked him permission to go to the washroom during the shoot ..Yes I do need to take permission .. it is his set, his time , he is the Captain, I am the servant that has been employed, if I need to go for nature's call , I must seek his permission!'
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Zeenat Aman says ‘Rajesh Khanna was always late, would decide when to come and when to shoot': ‘Amitabh Bachchan was extremely professional'
Zeenat Aman, being one of the leading stars in the 70s, has worked with most of the A-listers of those times. She was often paired against actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra. In an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, the actress talked about her experience working with these stars and their behaviour on set. In an interview with the publication, Zeenat Aman shared how her Ajnabee co-star would control things on set. 'He was in control and everybody used to hail the hero and wait for him. I remember shooting Aashiq Hu Baharon Ka. We would start quite late. And he would be incharge-when I am going to come, when I am going to shoot, and when I am going to leave. It was all decided by Rajesh Khanna.' In the same interview, the actress shared, 'Rajesh Khanna used to always be late on set.' Zeenat Aman was first paired against Rajesh Khanna in the 1974 film Ajanabee. They were paired again in 1977 for the film Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka. By this time, the Rajesh Khanna fever had died down among the audience, but he continued to get the star treatment on sets. In 1982, they collaborated again for the film Jaanwar, which became a hit at the box office. Comparatively, she appeared in more films with Amitabh Bachchan than Rajesh Khanna. Speaking about the Don star, Zeenat called him 'extremely professional.' Amitabh Bachchan, who shot to fame with Zanjeer in 1973, became the next big thing in Bollywood, stealing the spotlight from Rajesh Khanna. But, he never threw a tantrum on set. Zeenat, in the same interview claimed, 'Amitabh Bachchan is very professional. He is producer and director's actor.' ALSO READ | Zeenat Aman recalls how Feroz Khan abused her on phone after she refused Dharmatma: 'Bahut ulta-sulta suna diya, I didn't speak to him for a long time' Amitabh Bachchan, who is still active in films, is known for surrendering himself to his directors. Just last year, his Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin revealed how the veteran star would take his permission before using the restroom. He told India Today, 'I think we were shooting, and were delayed. We were trying to catch up and he came up to me and I was trying to make an excuse to him about the delay and he's like, 'Can I just use the restroom and come?' I said, 'Why are you asking me, sir, you can do whatever you want.' So he's just he's just that great.' Later, Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog to share the reason behind taking his director's permission. He wrote, 'It is not being humble of setting example .. it's just an act of extreme normality .. and the hullabaloo is deafening ..And the director saying it was one hellava thing that I asked him permission to go to the washroom during the shoot ..Yes I do need to take permission .. it is his set, his time , he is the Captain, I am the servant that has been employed, if I need to go for nature's call , I must seek his permission!'
India.com
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'I will not become....: director started abusing Zeenat Aman after she said no to..., the director was..., film was...
One of Bollywood's most iconic and trailblazing actresses of the 1970s and '80s, Zeenat Aman redefined glamour and boldness on-screen at a time when few dared to break the mould. The diva is known for her unconventional roles and striking screen presence. She became a trendsetter with films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, and Qurbani. In a recent candid conversation with Shemaroo Lifestyle, the actress shared a poignant moment from her early days in Bollywood. The actress, a reigning icon of the '70s with blockbusters like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Dharmveer, shared that she once turned down a role in Feroz Khan's Dharmatma and paid for it with an unexpected verbal backlash. 'Feroz Khan had offered me a second lead role in Dharmatma, which I declined. He got furious and later called me, hurling abuses. I was shocked. We didn't speak for a long time after that,' she revealed. Did the two ever reconcile? According to the reports, despite the sour exchange, fate had other plans. Years later, Feroz Khan returned with another offer, this time with a lead role. The film? The cult classic Qurbani. 'He called again and said, 'This time it's the lead role, Zeenat.' He was making Qurbani, and I said yes,' she recalled. The decision proved game-changing. Qurbani went on to become a massive hit, and Zeenat's role was hailed as one of her most iconic. Their professional dynamic warmed up post-release. 'After Qurbani, he started calling me chhoti begum,' she added with a smile. Was there a personal connection as well? Interestingly, yes. Zeenat Aman was briefly married to Feroz Khan's brother, actor Sanjay Khan. Their relationship, however, was short-lived and ended on a bitter note. Although her personal and professional journeys often intersected, Zeenat emerged as one of Bollywood's most enduring names. From slammed phones to silver screen success, Zeenat Aman's journey with Feroz Khan proves that sometimes, the biggest hits begin with the loudest 'no.'
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Zeenat Aman said Feroz Khan abused her on phone when he was upset with her once, he later offered her 'Qurbaani'
Zeenat Aman , who entered the film industry in 1970, quickly rose to fame and became one of the highest-paid actresses of her era. Known for breaking the mold with films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Dharam Veer, she not only became a leading lady but also redefined the image of the Bollywood heroine with her bold fashion and screen presence. At the peak of her career, Zeenat once turned down a secondary role in Feroz Khan 's Dharmatma (1975), a decision that led to a major fallout between the two. Recalling the incident in an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, she shared, 'Feroz Khan had offered me a secondary role in Dharmatma. I refused the offer. Feroz was mad at me for this. Baad mein phone pe unhone mujhe kuch ulat sulat keh diya (Later, he even abused me over a phone call). This made me upset. We didn't talk for a very long time.' Despite the rift, Feroz Khan eventually reached out to her again when he began working on Qurbani (1980). Zeenat said, 'But, when he was making Qurbani, he called me again. He said, 'This time, it is not a secondary role, Zeenat Aman.'' In a 2024 Instagram post, Zeenat reflected further on her rocky start with Feroz. 'Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise, and he called me on the telephone to offer me a role in his upcoming production. It was a secondary part, and so I politely refused the offer. Feroz was incensed and let out a stream of expletives while I held the receiver away from my ear!' She added, 'Many months later, he called again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo This time he started his pitch by saying – 'it's the lead role so don't reject it'. And that's how I joined the cast of Qurbani.' Zeenat also shared a memory that highlighted Feroz's strict sense of discipline on set. 'I often discuss set etiquette in my captions, so I'd be amiss to neglect Feroz's influence on me in this regard. I was quite a diligent worker, but on one occasion my youth got the better of me. Though we had an early call time the next day, I agreed to go out to a party. It was a fantastic night of dance and drink, and unsurprisingly I landed up one hour late to set. Feroz was glowering behind his camera, and before I could offer him my meagre excuse, he cut me down to size. 'Begum, you're late and you're going to pay for the delay.' No argument, no scolding, but you can be sure that he docked my pay to pay the crew for that one hour delay,' she recalled. Qurbani went on to become one of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters, much like Dharmatma. It also gained attention for being one of the most expensive productions of its time, with a budget of ₹1.55 crore. Originally, the film was set to star Amitabh Bachchan, but due to scheduling issues, the role eventually went to Vinod Khanna.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Zeenat Aman recalls how Feroz Khan abused her on phone after she refused Dharmatma: ‘Bahut ulta-sulta suna diya, I didn't speak to him for a long time'
After making her debut in 1970, Zeenat Aman went on to become the highest paid actress of her time. With films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Dharam Veer, she had become the style icon and regarded as someone who changed the way industry looked at heroines. Being among the leading stars, Zeenat Aman once refused to take up a secondary role in Feroz Khan's 1975 film Dharmatma. This caused tension between the two with Feroz even abusing her over the phone. In an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, Zeenat Aman recalled bagging the lead role in Qurbani (1980) after having a fight with its director over Dharmatma. She shared, 'Feroz Khan had offered me a secondary role in Dharmatma. I refused the offer. Feroz was mad at me for this. Baad mein phone pe unhone mujhe kuch ulat sulat keh diya (Later, he even abused me over a phone call). This made me upset. We didn't talk for a very long time.' However, the fight didn't stop Feroz Khan from approaching her for his another project, Qurbani. She shared, 'But, when he was making Qurbani, he called me again. He said, 'This time, it is not a secondary role, Zeenat Aman.'' In the same interview, Zeenat Aman shared that it was after Qurbani that he started to address her as Choti Begum. Zeenat Aman was briefly married to Feroz Khan's brother Sanjay Khan, who allegedly physically assaulted her. This resulted in divorce within a year of their marriage. Previously, recalling her experience shooting Qurbani, Zeenat Aman had shared how Feroz once docked her payment for arriving late on set. In an Instagram post in 2024, Zeenat shared, 'Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise, and he called me on the telephone to offer me a role in his upcoming production. It was a secondary part, and so I politely refused the offer. Feroz was incensed and let out a stream of expletives while I held the receiver away from my ear!' She added, 'Many months later, he called again. This time he started his pitch by saying – 'it's the lead role so don't reject it'. And that's how I joined the cast of Qurbani.' ALSO READ | Angad Bedi took seven years to digest Neha Dhupia's habit of telling guests to leave their house at specific time: 'We would love to have you from 8 to 11' 'I often discuss set etiquette in my captions, so I'd be amiss to neglect Feroz's influence on me in this regard. I was quite a diligent worker, but on one occasion my youth got the better of me. Though we had an early call time the next day, I agreed to go out to a party. It was a fantastic night of dance and drink, and unsurprisingly I landed up one hour late to set. Feroz was glowering behind his camera, and before I could offer him my meagre excuse, he cut me down to size. 'Begum, you're late and you're going to pay for the delay.' No argument, no scolding, but you can be sure that he docked my pay to pay the crew for that one hour delay,' shared the actress. Qurbani, just like Dharmatma, became one of the biggest hits of Bollywood. It also made headlines for being one of the most expensive films with a budget of Rs 1.55 crore. Qurbani was supposed to star Amitabh Bachchan, but due to scheduling conflicts, the role went to actor Vinod Khanna.
