During that era, a successful career combined with a romantic involvement with a married man was often viewed as scandalous for a woman. Yet, one veteran actress navigated this tumultuous terrain and rose above the gossip. Who is she, and what truly unfolded in her life? Let's delve into her fascinating story and uncover the truths behind the headlines.

 Do you know Zeenat Aman? You must! She was one of the most famed actress back in 1970s and was one of the highest paid actress back then. Zeenat's career spanned in decades with her doing more than 80 films. She was in famed movies like- Yaadon Ki baaraat, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Ajanabee, Warrant, Chori Mera Kaam, Dharam Veer, and many others.

 

  Among her relationship, one was such that gained most headlines. She was linked with actor Sanjay Khan in 1970s. Despite being married to Zarine Khan, Sanjay and Zeenat's love blossomed. Rumors surfaced that the duo secretly tied the knot in 1978. However, both neither publicly accepted getting married. Later, Zeenat confirmed about their affair in an interview. However, Sanjay and Zeenat's relationship did not have happily ever after. At a public gathering, Zeenat was hit by Sanjay. After it gathered media's attention, Sanjay called it a "PR attack." Later, in Simi Garewal's show Zeenat opened up about 'physical abuse' she faced. The actress said, "For many years, in my mind, it's been obliterated because I think that's what the human mind does. When there is something distinctly unpleasant, you just close your mind to it and pretend that it never happened and you promise yourself that it will never happen again. And that's how you cope." Reports claims that Zeenat sustained many injuries in face that left eyes squinted forever. However, Sanjay denies to the same. He said in his autobiography "The Best Mistakes of My Life" that Zeenat's squinted eye was a heredity from her mother.