Veteran actor Zeenat Aman, who lately made her debut on Instagram, shared a black and white image of herself in her character from the movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978), and wrote a protracted caption detailing the ‘controversy’ surrounding it and embracing her physique. (Also learn: Zeenat Aman shares uncommon pic with mother Vardhini Scharwachter, remembers shedding household pics throughout 2005 Mumbai floods)

Zeenat posted an image of herself from her youthful days, when she was making ready for the look take a look at of Satyam Shivam Sundaram. In the image, Zeenat is seen sporting a shirt, and sitting down with a smiling face. She wrote within the caption, “This picture was taken by photographer J P Singhal during a look test for Satyam Shivam Sundaram around 1977. We shot the series at RK Studios, and my costumes were designed by Oscar-winner Bhanu Athaiya.”

Detailing the eye her look within the movie acquired on the time, Zeenat additional wrote, “Anyone acquainted with the history of Bollywood will know that there was much controversy and brouhaha about my character Rupa in Satyam Shivam Sundaram. I was always quite amused by the accusations of obscenity as I did not and do not find anything obscene about the human body. I am a director’s actor and these looks were part of my job. Rupa’s sensuality was not the crux of the plot, but a part of it. As it is, the set is not even remotely a sensual space. Every move is choreographed, rehearsed and performed in front of dozens of crew members.”

The actor additionally shared that the director Raj Kapoor was initially uncertain whether or not she can be a great match for this function since she was recognized for her ‘western’ picture. Fans commented on the publish, praising her honesty and beauty. A fan wrote, “Can’t imagine any other actress playing that part in Satyam Shivam Sundaram… you were perfect for it.” Another remark learn, “There’s something magical about hearing these tales, like unwrapping a time capsule and peeking into a bygone era. You are an icon in your own right, Zeenat Aman Ji.”

Miss India 1970 Zeenat Aman made her performing debut with The Evil Within (1970) alongside Dev Anand. She went on to star in lots of movies resembling Hulchul (1971), Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978), Don (1978), Qurbani (1980), Dostana (1980), Laawaris (1981) and Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983).