Zeenat Aman He is known for breaking stereotypes in the 70s and 80s with bold roles in films like ‘Qurbaani’, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’, ‘Don’, Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ among others. The actor continues to be an inspiration to many youngsters today through his revelations and candid thoughts on social media. She shares many honest anecdotes and opinions on her social media that connect with people. At a recent event, the actress opened up about her life and how her name Zeenat Aman comes from her father’s side, but her mother was a Hindu. Speaking at News18 India’s Amrit Ratna 2026 ceremony, she said, “My name on my father’s side is Zeenat Aman, but on my mother’s side, it’s Laliteshwari. My mother’s name was Vardhini. She was a religious Hindu woman who spent two to three hours every day doing pujas, and I grew up to a large extent.”When asked if she considers herself religious, Zeenat offered a clear and thoughtful answer.“I’m not religious, because I’ve seen things very closely. My mother was Hindu, my father was Muslim, and the father of my children is also Muslim. I studied in a Catholic school, and my stepfather is German, so I got to know a very global way of life.”Explaining how these multiple influences shaped his worldview, “That’s why I never felt the need to adhere to a particular religion. All religions are good; religion doesn’t teach you to do anything wrong. I believe in humanity, kindness, peace, equality and love for people and animals. That’s my religion.”Throughout her illustrious career, Zeenat Aman was one of the highest paid actresses of her time and shared screen space with some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, among others. Amitabh BachchanDev Anand, Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor among others
