Trigger warning: This article contains abusive content.Actor Sanjay Khan and Zeenat Aman The two dated briefly in the 1970s, and their romance and secret marriage became a hot topic at the time. Naseem Mukri, daughter of actor Mohammed Umar Mukri, recently opened up about the romance between the two icons and their collaboration in Abdullah.Read on to learn more about what she had to share.
Naseem Mukri talks Sanjay Khan and Zeenat Aman
Recently, Naseem Mukri discussed the golden years of Bollywood and how her father was one of the pioneers of his time. From her father’s close relationship with Amitabh Bachchan and Mohammad to his work in the film industry, she touched on several topics. She also talked about the film Abdullah, which became a topic of discussion at the time due to its collaboration between Zeenat Aman and Sanjay Khan.While talking to Vickey Lalwani, she revealed that an Iranian director came to India looking for actors and her father was instrumental in helping Sanjay Khan get the role alongside Zeenat Aman. She revealed that her father had some requirements for the cast when meeting with foreign directors. She added, “The guy said, ‘I want an Indian hero, but the hero shouldn’t look Indian,’ because he’s from that area, so he should look like that.She added, “He (her father Mukri) said, ‘woh ek hi hai mere paas Sanjay’, toh dad Sanjay ko uske paas le gaye and made him do the film with Zeenat” (dad took him to the Iranian guy and secured the film for him with Zeenat).Talking about their relationship, Mukri revealed that Zeenat and Sanjay’s romance started while they were shooting for Abdullah. When asked about the alleged abuse, Mukri commented that it was a terrible thing and their relationship ended quickly. At the time, it was revealed that Sanjay Khan injured Zeenat Aman during their stay at a popular hotel in Mumbai, resulting in her having to be hospitalized. She commented that the ‘Qurbani’ actress was hospitalized at the time and was extremely hurt by what happened to her. “She was in pain and bedridden for years as a result of that injury,” Mukri added. However, she didn’t fully understand the situation at the time and made no attempt to find out more from Zeenat or Sanjay Khan about what happened. Naseem Mukri added, “I am not involved in people’s (business)…ki why should I mainly kyon inse puchhun?” (Who am I to ask them this question.)
On the case of Zeenat Aman and Sanjay Khan
Zeenat Aman and Sanjay Khan fell in love in the 1970s, and soon after they decided to tie the knot. However, their union was short-lived. The pair officially broke up after an alleged altercation in a hotel room. When their romance began, he was already married to Zareen Khan and they had three daughters with another child on the way.However, these claims have been debunked over the years. Earlier this year, Sanjay Khan’s daughter Farah Khan Ali called the whole hotel row “bullshit” while talking to Vickey Lalwani in another interview. She added: “My father never raised a hand against my mother or any of his daughters, nor was he a violent man who would lift a finger against a woman.”At the time, she also opened up about how her mother, Zarine Khan, had blamed Zeenat and her father for their actions in the past. She added, “She said your dad was attracted to her, so I don’t just blame her; I blame your dad, too. There was attraction on both sides; maybe their marriage was having trouble at the time, or maybe it just happened.”Sanjay Khan and Zarine Khan stayed together even after their affair until her death early last year.Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek help immediately. Contact a mental health professional, NGO or trusted individual. There are several helplines available to provide assistance.