It may sound strange but the 1970s sex symbol and fashion icon Zeenat Aman is a little conventional when it comes to having children. She opted for marriage when she was at the top.
“To me marriage was imperative for motherhood. In a society, I could never impose my own morality on my children. I think it’s very wrong to be an unwed mother. You give your child the stigma of illegitimacy,” Zeenat told IANSn in an interview.
“I desperately wanted to be a mother. I had no siblings. I was the only child. After 15 years in the movie business, I was ready to have my own family. And to have a family, you have to be married,” the actress said.
The lissom Zeenat made a faltering start with “Hare Rama Hare Krishna” and later became the oomph girl of Bollywood with her skin show on screen.
“Her life is full. I’m so happy for the gift of each day. When I walk into the house, my dogs bathe me in such a warm welcome. That’d all I need.”
Why isn’t she seen on screen more often? “Honestly, I’m not offered anything substantial. The past years of my life have been devoted to my two sons. But now that they’re growing up, I’m open to appropriate roles. But nobody is knocking my door down.”
However, she is happy with her two sons Azaan, who is 21 and studying direction in Britain, and Zahaan, 17.
Entire nation continues to have a fans of me It’s such a wonderful thing to hear, thank you very much Honestly, I have not been offered anything substantial. The past years of my life have been devoted to my two sons.
I’ve been so immersed in the task of being a single parent that I haven’t really given anything else a serious thought. Raising my sons has been my only priority. But now that they’re growing up, I’m open to roles. But nobody is knocking my door down.
