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"Zeenat Aman, Mumtaz, and Saira Banu Reflect on the Charismatic Feroz Khan: 'Marrying Him Would Be Like Jumping into a Lake'"






                On Feroz Khan's 85th birthday, we celebrate the charismatic star with fascinating anecdotes from Zeenat Aman, Mumtaz, and Saira Banu. Renowned for his flamboyant style, Feroz Khan holds a unique place in the Hindi film industry. As an actor, director, and producer, he infused his films—like Qurbani, Dharmatma, and Jaanbaaz—with the same larger-than-life quality that defined his persona. These leading ladies not only collaborated with him on screen but were also captivated by his charm. Join us as we revisit their memorable stories and insights about this iconic figure on his special day.

'Feroz Khan had rizz': Zeenat Aman


Feroz Khan was celebrated for bringing a touch of the Wild West to Bollywood. His signature leather boots, hats, cigars, and undeniable swag earned him nicknames like the "Clint Eastwood of the East" and the "desi James Bond."

In an interview following Feroz's passing, Zeenat Aman reflected on their time shooting Qurbani, saying, “He aimed to be the best and approached everything with a larger-than-life attitude. When he didn’t like a set for Qurbani, he had it dismantled and rebuilt to fit his vision. He never compromised on what he wanted. What he created mirrored who he was in real life.” In January 2024, Zeenat took to Instagram to express, "I read that Oxford’s word of the year for 2023 is 'rizz'—short for 'charisma.' If anyone embodied that, it was Feroz Khan