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Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman

Actor · Born November 19, 1951 (74) · Bombay, Bombay State, India

Zeenat Aman (born Zeenat Amanullah Khan; November 19, 1951) is an Indian actress and former model often cited as the original sex symbol of Bollywood, a label that she doesn't feel particularly positive towards. One of the most prominent and highly-paid actresses of 1970s Bollywood, she has received three Filmfare Award nominations. Apart from her on-screen career, Aman has also received a lot of publicity from her highly troubled personal life, including abuse at the hands of her former husband and fellow actor Sanjay Khan.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 19, 1951 (74)
From
Bombay, Bombay State, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 81 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 12% in 30 days

What are Zeenat Aman's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
50%
Morality
16%
Power
13%
Self
9%
Survival
6%
Society
4%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 6 · Serious 3 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 7 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 8
Shapeshifter
3 of 8
Hero
1 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
8
Tense
7
Romantic
6
Joyful
4
Hopeful
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Zeenat Aman's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Zeenat Aman's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

81 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Margao Files - The Unsolved Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • The Royals(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Bhagyashree Devi

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • Bun Tikki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Tinder Swipe Ride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show Actor

  • Panipat(2019)

    as Sakina Begum

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Sallu Ki Shaadi(2017)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dil Toh Deewana Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Dunno Y 2... Life Is a Moment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Strings of Passion(2014)

    as Roma

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Love in Bombay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun...(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Chaurahen(2007)

    as Woman

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jaana... Let's Fall in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Moksham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Dr Babilona

  • Boom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Alice Rodriguez De Fonseca

  • Bhopal Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Zohrabai

  • Gawaahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jhanvi Kaul

  • Namumkin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shobha

  • Daku Hasina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Baat Ban Jaye(1986)

    as Nisha Singh

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Haathon Ki Lakeeren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Bhavani Junction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Reshma

  • Yadon Ki Kasam(1985)

    as Chandni

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jagir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Seema

  • Sohni Mahiwal(1984)

    as Zarina

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Yeh Desh(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Meri Adalat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Pramila

  • Pakhandee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Preeti

  • Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Julie

  • Hum Se Hai Zamana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Nisha Thakur

  • Mahaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Rita

  • Taqdeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Nisha

  • Jaanwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sneh

  • Samraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Suman / Sandhya Chawla / Gurbachan Singh

  • Ashanti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sonia

  • Teesri Aankh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Barkha

  • Vakil Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Kalpana Choudhry / Kalpana Kumar

  • Gopichand Jasoos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Bela / Lacho / Shano Rani

  • Daulat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Pyaas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Katilon Ke Kaatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Jameela Banu

  • Laawaris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mohini

  • Professor Pyarelal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sonia B. Singh / Asha Rai

  • Krodhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Neera Kumar Sahni

  • Insaaf Ka Tarazu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Bharti Saxena

  • Dostana(1980)

    as Sheetal Sahni

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Qurbani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sheela

  • Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Fatima

  • Bombay 405 Miles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Radha

  • Takkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sapna

  • Ram Balram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Madhu

  • Abdullah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Zainab

  • The Great Gambler(1979)

    as Shabnam

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Shalimar(1978)

    as Sheila Enders

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Chor Ke Ghar Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Heeralaal Pannalaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ruby

  • Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Roma

  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Rupa

  • Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Dharam Veer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Rajkumari Pallavi

  • Kalabaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Lisa / Radha G. Sapru / Tina

  • Paapi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Rano 'Vanita Kapoor' 'Rani'

  • Chhailla Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Rita Verma

  • Balika Badhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Adult Rajni (voice)

  • Deewaangee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kanchan

  • Chori Mera Kaam(1975)

    as Sharmili

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Warrant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Rita Verma

  • Ishk Ishk Ishk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Pooja Pahar

  • Ajanabee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Reshmi R. Saxena

  • Manoranjan(1974)

    as Nisha

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Prem Shastra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sheetal

  • Yaadon Ki Baaraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Sunita

  • Dhund (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Rani Ranjit Singh

  • Heera Panna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Panna

  • Haré Rama Haré Krishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Jasbir Jaiswal / Janice

  • Hulchul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Leena

  • The Evil Within (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Reeta

Career shape

Star power in the 78th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 81 titles from 1970 to 2026; peak year 2019.

Highest rated

Dostana (1980)

Midcredits 60th

Most popular right now

Chori Mera Kaam (1975)

Film career

19702026

Peak 2019 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1973Screen debut· Yaadon Ki Baaraat

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting81 of 81: 81 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score48th

By decade

1970s27 · acting1980s38 · acting1990s1 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s7 · acting2020s4 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Zeenat Aman's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 14; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 46th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

13thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 15 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun... (2010)

96th percentile spread · 51% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Chori Mera Kaam (1975)

Midcredits 66th · 66% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 52. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Zeenat Aman work with?

People who share at least 2 of Zeenat Aman's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Rahul Dev Burman shares the most, 4.

Actors

Composers

Producers