In a nostalgic throwback on her Instagram account, legendary actress Zeenat Aman revealed a jaw-dropping detail about how she was signed for Raj Kapoor’s Satyam Shivam Sundaram. Forget traditional signing amounts—Raj Kapoor gifted her a handful of gold guineas instead! Yes, you read that right. The actress, famous for her bold and glamorous roles, recently shared the incredible story with her fans, leaving many in awe.
Zeenat recalled the day she went all out to prove her dedication to the role of Rupa, transforming herself into a village belle complete with tissue-paper scars. Her commitment paid off when Raj Kapoor called his wife, Krishna Kapoor, who showed up with a purse full of gold guineas to seal the deal. Talk about making an entrance! Unfortunately, Zeenat mentioned that the gold was stolen years later, but in true diva fashion, she doesn’t dwell on it. “Given a choice between this memory and the gold, I will always choose the memory,” she wrote in her post, proving that memories are truly priceless.
Zeenat’s Instagram post didn’t stop there. She even shared some behind-the-scenes struggles from the film set, recalling how the glue used to create her scars wreaked havoc on her skin for weeks! Ouch. But despite the setbacks, the actress holds fond memories of working with the Kapoors, including a moment where Raj Kapoor passionately discussed his ideas for the film long before she was considered for the role.
As Zeenat preps for her next project, Bun Tikki, where she’ll be seen alongside Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol, fans can’t wait to see what stories she’ll spill next. With such an illustrious career, it’s no wonder that she’s full of stories that leave fans mesmerized!
Now, who else is dying to dig into more of these juicy old Bollywood secrets?