Zeenath Aman has the credit of being t he first bold actresses of Bollywood(19 78).The scenes in Satyam Shivam Sund aram was very controversial as it was c hallenging our Indian Culture,Tradition and Moral Values.
Why did Zeenat Aman do bold scenes ?
- She wanted to change her on screen image from Western type to a village girl Rupa.She also tried to prove that she is a versatile actress.
- She had a burning desire to work with the top director and Showman,Raj Kapoor of Bollywood.
- The scenes and dresses were part of the story of Satyam Shivam Sundaram and she took it at the proffesional front.She did not shy away from doing it because actresses cannot make any choice.
- Her character was to explore the difference between physical attraction and spiritual love.Rupa,the character played by Zeenat had a burned face.
- Zeenat Aman wore white reveal ing saree and she was wet in a water fall but this scene stirred lots of controversy and anger a mong the masses of India.Zeen at is a true proffesional and she did bold scenes according to th e the direction of the Director.
The costumes were designed by Bhanu Athiya were very revealing and the peop le were very angry.Some sensual mudr as were inculcated to make it more sex y.The movie tried to promote Nudity an d Obscenity.Zeenat Amans performance was applauded by people and she gave mesmerising performance.