How the Crew’s Camera Tricks Concealed My Belly

Ah, Bollywood! The land of dreams, drama, and delightful gossip. And today, dear readers, we’re diving into a nostalgic nugget featuring none other than the legendary Zeenat Aman. Grab your popcorn, because Bollywood Newshound Nisha is here to dish the dirt, with a healthy dose of sarcasm and sass.

Zeenat Aman: The Pregnant Dacoit? You Bet!

Picture this: It’s 1987, and Zeenat Aman is shooting for Daku Hasina, a film that screams vengeance and drama. But here’s the kicker – our beloved Zeenat was pregnant! Yes, you read that right. By the end of the shoot, she was in her third trimester. Now, how do you hide a baby bump in a film about a vengeful dacoit? With a lot of creativity, of course!

Zeenat herself spilled the beans on her Instagram. She wrote, "I became pregnant early on in the shoot, and by the end of filming was well into my third trimester! My svelte figure had naturally ballooned, so to hide my belly the crew came up with various creative shots." Oh, the lengths Bollywood goes to for perfection! Imagine riding a horse while heavily pregnant. Talk about dedication! Zeenat’s previous horseback scare didn’t make it any easier, but she powered through, ensuring the safety of her unborn child. Bravo, Zeenat! 🐴🤰

Throwback to Daku Hasina

Zeenat reminisced, "Daku Hasina was your classic story of vengeance. Roopa, orphaned when her parents are killed by powerful village overlords, seeks the help of infamous dacoit Mangal Singh (The iconic Rajinikanth in one of his few Bollywood cameos) to extract revenge. Under his guidance, she transforms into the ruthless Daku Hasina, and so begins her reign of terror. The police scramble to apprehend her, but ah! There is a twist in the tale. What is the relationship between SP Ranjit Saxena (played by none other than Rakesh Roshan ) and the lady dacoit?"

And here’s a tidbit that even Zeenat had forgotten – her husband Mazhar made a special appearance in the film. "One’s memory is such a slippery thing. While looking up clips from the film, I found that Mazhar, the father of my children, also had a special appearance in it. He’s there in the qawwali number, which I had clean forgotten," she wrote. Slippery memory or selective amnesia, Zeenat? 🤔

A Feminist Icon in the 80s

Zeenat also reflected on the feminist wave sweeping India in the 80s. Playing an ass-kicking role during that time felt liberating. "Daku Hasina released in 1987, and it was quite true to the mood of the time. A feminist storm was sweeping through India in the 80s. Legal reforms and social awareness on gender were the talk of the town, thanks to the exceptional women activists of the time. There was a certain air of liberation, not to mention indignation at the horrors of the patriarchy, and it felt oh so good to play an ass-kicking role."

But let’s be real, folks. The film didn’t do too well at the box office. "I don’t think the film did very well, but these posters are such vintage gems that I just had to share them with you. I wish I could find more stills from it – because my look was just so cool – but alas there seem to be very few out there," Zeenat added. Vintage gems indeed! 💎🎥

Check out Zeenat’s Instagram post for all the juicy details:

Zeenat Aman’s Legacy

Zeenat Aman’s filmography is a treasure trove of iconic roles. From Satyam Shivam Sundaram to Don, Yaadon Ki Baraat to Hare Rama Hare Krishna, she’s done it all. And guess what? She’s not done yet. Up next, she’ll be seen in Bun Tikki with Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol. Get ready for more Zeenat magic on screen! 🌟

Nisha’s Nutshell:

When life gives you a baby bump during a dacoit film, you get creative with camera angles and ride through it like a boss! Bollywood’s golden era taught us that drama, creativity, and a dash of feminism can hide even the biggest of bumps – literally and figuratively. 🎬✨

Stay tuned for more witty, snarky, and oh-so-entertaining Bollywood scoops from yours truly, Bollywood Newshound Nisha!