Parveen Babi

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.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
दीवार 1975-01-14 Anita
शान 1980-12-12 Sunita
अमर अकबर एन्थोनी 1977-05-27 Jenny
नमक हलाल 1982-04-30 Nisha
Kranti 1981-02-03 Sureli
Rang Birangi 1983-04-23 Nirmala Sharma
Do Aur Do Paanch 1980-02-10 Anju Sharma
Bullet 1976-12-28 Sapna
खून और पानी 1981-04-10 Reeta
कालिया 1981-12-25 Shalni
अर्पण 1983-04-01 Sona
ये नज़दीकियाँ 1982-11-09 Kiran
Suhaag 1979-10-29 Anu
दी बर्निंग ट्रेन 1980-03-20 Sheetal
Mahaan 1983-08-12 Manju
Razia Sultan 1983-05-31 Khakun
मज़बूर 1974-12-06 Neelu
Khud-Daar 1982-02-12 Mary
देश प्रेमी 1982-04-23 Dr. Preeti
Kaala Sona 1975-07-29 Durga
रक्षा 1982-02-05 Chanda / Bijli
बॉन्ड ३०३ 1985-06-19 Kavita
Telephone 1985-08-14 Anita
काला पत्थर 1979-08-09 Anita
चोर सिपाही 1977-04-15 Bharti Khanna
Jaani Dost 1983-05-27
Sitamgar 1985-06-21 Sheela
अविनाश 1986-12-12 Nisha
Ashanti 1982-05-07 Sunita
Aahuti 1978-04-25
Durdesh 1983-03-31
Teri Baahon Mein 1984-06-24
Ek Do Teen Chaar 1980-10-03
Chalta Purza 1977-06-24
Mangal Pandey 1983-01-13 Kavita
Dil… Akhir Dil Hai 1982-06-26 Sapna
Pati Patni Aur Woh 1978-07-07 Neeta
Trimurti 1974-08-01 Sunila
Bhanwar 1976-05-07 Roopa D’Souza
Meri Aawaz Suno 1981-11-23 Rita
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein 1984-01-01 Geeta ‘Jwala’