Why did Zeenat Aman have Failed Relationships?

Zeenat Aman is a glowing star of Bollywood’s yesteryears.

She was a sex symbol and a beacon of talent in the 1970s and 1980s.

However, for all her charm and grace, Zeenat unfortunately had failed relationships in her personal life.

She took to her Instagram profile to break her silence on the matter.

In a lengthy post, Zeenat Aman wrote: “This Monday, a meditation on meaningful relationships…sadly I have not had too many.

“I didn’t dwell on it when I was younger, but now I have been giving it some thought. There is a saying – it’s lonely at the top.

“Well, it’s lonely at the bottom too. I have experienced both.

“In my own private examination of my life, I have realised a crude truth.

“Meaningful relationships have been difficult to come by because my public persona has always overshadowed my true self.

“The idea that people have of me has been something of a prison, even while it has been a privilege.

“With men, their intent was almost always obvious, which was flattering but ultimately shallow.

“And with women – the nature of society, especially back in those days, forced comparisons that led to envy in one too many cases.

“What is the measure of a meaningful relationship then?

“For me it is when there is reciprocity – in celebrating each other’s successes, enduring the bad times together, being able to speak and receive home truths, and above all, reaching a point where your outward masks (and don’t we all have them?) can be removed.

“Sadly, I have had limited success in this arena. The silver lining is that it has made me cherish those meaningful relationships I do have all the more.

“Perhaps I have bored you with this pontification but it is followed by this one earnest wish – that each of you finds meaningful relationships, romantic or otherwise, to add brilliance to your lives.”

Zeenat’s post attracted supportive messages from netizens.

One fan wrote: “Thank you for saying this and making us believe that meaningful relationships even though a few can make one hold on to and live a better life.

“We don’t need to mope and we must move on. Love will lead the way.”

Another added: “The richness of your life experiences is like a beacon of light for us.

“We could use your wisdom to illuminate our lives too. Thank you, Zeenat Aman. You are one of a kind.”

Zeenat Aman was married to Sanjay Khan from 1978 to 1979. The star later married Mazhar Khan in 1985.

Mazhar and Zeenat remained married until his death in 1998.

Zeenat started her career with Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971). The film was directed by Dev Anand. 

She also starred in classics such as Don (1978) and Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978).

On the work front, Zeenat Aman will next be seen in Bun Tikki.