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Zeenat Aman Claps Back at "Fallen Woman" Label with Vintage Magazine Cover

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman shared a vintage magazine cover that declared her career had "fallen," responding with sarcasm and resilience. She pointed out the publication itself is gone while she remains, using it as a Monday motivation. Aman also reflected on the rapid evolution of Hindi cinema heroines between her films 'Dostana' and 'Teesri Ankh'. She acknowledged her own role in propagating Bollywood's often unrealistic and problematic ideas of romance.

Key Points: Zeenat Aman Responds to "Fallen Woman" Magazine Cover

  • Claps back at old "fallen" label
  • Highlights her enduring career
  • Critiques Bollywood's past romantic tropes
  • Notes evolution of heroine roles
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Zeenat Aman reflects on how bygone era declared her a fallen women

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman shares a throwback magazine cover declaring her career "fallen," responding with resilience and a note on Bollywood's evolution.

Zeenat Aman reflects on how bygone era declared her a fallen women
"guess which 'fallen' woman still is - Zeenat Aman"

Mumbai, Feb 9

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, who is often dubbed the queen of Instagram, has shared a thoughtful and sarcastic remark.

On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a throwback image of a magazine cover which said that her career has fallen. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, "I'm filing this magazine headline under "things that didn't age like fine wine", though at least they chose a charming photograph of me".

She also took a shot at the publication behind the cover saying the one who claimed her end, didn't exist long enough to see her rise in the era of OTT.

"I don't think this publication is around anymore, but guess which 'fallen' woman still is. Anyway, take this as your Monday reminder that resilience is a virtue, and, to quote one of the youngsters on set recently, 'haters gonna hate'", she added.

Earlier, the actress decided to turn back the clock and reflect on the change that came in the projection of Hindi cinema heroines within a short span between her two movies, 'Dostana' and 'Teesri Ankh'. Zeenat Aman was watching some scenes from her old movies, which brought something very interesting to her notice.

She pointed out, "A few weeks ago you watched me be eve-teased and slut shamed by Amitji's character in a clip from Dostana, this week you can watch me be the aggressor to Dharmji's character in Teesri Ankh! (sic)".

In her Instagram post, the actress revealed how things changed so much within a short span of only two years.

The veteran actress further pointed out that the reason why one scene seems delightful but the other one is infuriating is due to the traditional role reversal.

She shared, "The truth is I can't endorse Barkha's approach, just as I couldn't endorse Inspector Vijay's! Banter and mischief are excellent tools of courtship, but I think our industry sometimes took these to the extreme".

Zeenat Aman shared that several of our films glorify obsession and limerence, instead of portraying real and healthy love, something she also finds herself guilty of. "Now I recognise that I have played a part in propagating the ludicrous idea of romance that Bollywood has exported to Indians everywhere", she added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
It's true what she says about Bollywood romance. We grew up watching those obsessive heroes and thought that was love. Glad she's reflecting on it now. More actors should be this honest about their work's impact.
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Aditi M
The "fallen woman" label says more about the society back then than about her. She broke so many stereotypes. My mother still talks about how revolutionary she was. It's inspiring to see her own her narrative now.
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Michael C
As someone who's studied Indian cinema, this is a fascinating insight. The shift from 'Dostana' to 'Teesri Ankh' in just two years shows how quickly the industry *could* change when it wanted to. Zeenat was often the catalyst.
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Karthik V
While I admire her, I have to respectfully disagree on one point. The "haters gonna hate" line feels a bit flippant for such a serious discussion about media misogyny. The criticism she faced was vicious and systemic, not just petty hate.
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Shreya B
Her point about banter and mischief being taken to the extreme is so accurate! So many 70s/80s songs that were considered "romantic" are just cringe-worthy harassment now. Glad the conversation is happening. More power to her!

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