: To secure the role, Aman famously showed up to Raj Kapoor's office dressed as a village girl with "burn scars" on her face to prove she could play the character, despite her "westernized" image in Hindustan Times . Redefining the Bollywood Heroine
Aman has described these historical scandals as "colossal breaches of privacy" and a form of "public humiliation" intended solely to sell magazines. The Indian Express Recent Reflections on Press Malice
During her heyday, Zeenat Aman was known for her bold and eclectic fashion sense. She popularized the trend of wearing Western-style clothing, often incorporating Indian fabrics and motifs into her outfits. Her style was a fusion of East and West, reflecting her confident and free-spirited personality.