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Parveen Babi 70th birth anniversary: Here are 8 memorable pics of actor
Parveen Babi's last Bollywood film was Shatrughan Sinha-Moon Moon Sen starrer Iraada (1991). In her career, she featured in many films.
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Parveen Babi, born on April 4, 1954, was one of the highest-paid female actors of the 1970s and early 1980s. She made her acting debut with the film Charitra in 1973. The actor received recognition for Majboor, which released the next year. She had her breakthrough with Deewaar, which hit the theatres in 1975. Parveen is one of the finest female actors of the Indian cinema.
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Parveen Babi starred in hit films such as Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Suhaag (1979), Kaala Patthar (1979), The Burning Train (1980), Shaan (1980), Kranti (1981), Kaalia (1981) and Namak Halaal (1982). The 1991 film Irada marked her final film appearance before retirement.
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Parveen Babi went on to work with popular actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and Shatrughan Sinha.
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Parveen Babi entered the entertainment industry after her brief modelling career in 1972. Her stunning persona and stardom made her a rage among the audiences.
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Recently, there were reports about a biopic on Parveen Babi. Mahesh Bhatt made his version of the actor's life story in 2006. The filmmaker backed Woh Lamhe, directed by his nephew Mohit Suri. The romantic drama featured Shiney Ahuja and Kangana Ranaut in pivotal characters. Kangana's character Sana Azim was inspired by Parveen Babi
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Parveen Babi was one the actors who were the face of young-urban India. She broke stereotypes about gender dynamics and introduced a Western style statement in Indian pop culture. Being a former model, Parveen effortlessly donned gowns, crop tops, skirts and beachwear. She looked equally mesmerising in traditional saris and salwar suits.
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Parveen Babi became the first Indian to appear on the cover page of TIME Magazine.
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