Parveen Babi was an Indian actress who is best known for her roles in the films Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Namak Halal. She was recognized as a style icon and had immense popularity in the Bollywood film industry during the 1970s.
Personal and Family Life
Parveen Babi was born on April 4, 1949, in Junagadh, Saurashtra, India, to Vali Mohammed Khan Babi and Jamal Bhakte Babi. She was the only child in her family, losing her father at a young age and her mother several years later. Parveen Babi was known for her beauty, charm, and long silky brown hair, which contributed to her image as a sultry actress.
Career
She began her film career with B.R. Ishara’s movie Charitraheen after being discovered at Ahmedabad University. Parveen gained fame through her successful films with Amitabh Bachchan, highlighted by her appearance on the cover of Time Magazine in 1976. After her last film Akarshan, she became a recluse, shifting her focus to interior designing and spending a decade away from the public eye in the United States.
Death and Legacy
Parveen Babi passed away on January 20, 2005, in her apartment in Juhu, Mumbai, and her death was ruled an accidental overdose. Her neighbors had noticed her absence when she stopped collecting her newspapers and milk for several days. The police found her body inside her locked apartment, with no signs of foul play. Parveen’s legacy continues through her iconic roles and her impact on Bollywood.