* Background
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, a major star of hindi cinema in the 1970s–80s, remains highly respected for her bold roles and modern screen presence.
She is very active on social media today and often shares reflections about her films, career choices, and changing trends in Bollywood.
Through her posts, she revisits old movie clips and connects them with present-day conversations about cinema and society.
* Recent social media Post
Zeenat Aman recently shared a clip from her film Teesri Aankh featuring a playful scene with Dharmendra.
She described revisiting old scenes as a unique and enjoyable experience.
According to her, such clips can be entertaining but can also trigger deeper thoughts about storytelling and character behavior.
* Comparison With Another Film
She compared this clip with another previously shared scene from Dostana, where amitabh Bachchan’s character teases her.
She pointed out how, within a short span of years, heroine roles appeared to shift in tone and behavior.
In Teesri Aankh, her character Barkha is bold, teasing, and openly pursues the male lead.
Meanwhile, Dharmendra’s character appears uncomfortable and pressured in the interaction.
* On Changing Female Roles
Zeenat noted that the scene reverses more “traditional” gender dynamics shown in older hindi films.
Instead of the hero chasing the heroine, the woman is shown as the pursuer.
She questioned whether this shift truly represented empowerment or simply another problematic trope.
* Not Supporting Her Own Character
She clearly stated she does not support her character Barkha’s approach in the scene.
She said humor and mischief can be part of romance, but not when they ignore boundaries.
She also said she couldn’t support similar teasing behavior from male characters either.
* Critique of bollywood Romance
Zeenat Aman argued that many bollywood films show obsession and extreme behavior instead of healthy love.
She believes cinema has often confused intensity and harassment with romance.
She admitted she, too, was part of films that helped popularize these ideas.
* Message on Consent
She emphasized that consent and mutual respect are essential in relationships.
She said this understanding came from personal life experience.
Her post aims to encourage healthier views of love and romance in films and real life.
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