Parveen Babi
Parveen Babi was an Indian actress and model who worked mainly in Hindi films.
Parveen Babi was an Indian actress and model who worked mainly in Hindi films. She was one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1970s and 1980s and became the first Bollywood star to appear on the cover of *Time* magazine.
Early life
Parveen Babi was born in Junagadh, Gujarat, and her full birth name is given as Parveen Sultana Wali Mohammad Khanji Babi. Sources agree that she was born on 4 April 1954, although some secondary sources list 1949.
Film career
Babi became known for her screen presence and glamour roles in Hindi cinema during the 1970s and early 1980s. She was among the highest-paid actresses of her time and worked in more than 70 films.
Recognition and legacy
Her profile rose beyond Indian cinema when she appeared on the cover of *Time*, a first for a Bollywood star. She remains a notable figure in Hindi film history for her popularity and style.
Later life and death
Babi died on 20 January 2005 in Mumbai. Reports describe her later years as reclusive, and published accounts differ on the exact circumstances of her death.
Key facts
- She appeared in more than 70 films, mostly in Hindi cinema.
- She was one of the most prominent actresses of the 1970s and 1980s.
- She became the first Bollywood star to appear on the cover of *Time* magazine.
- Her filmography includes well-known titles such as *Deewaar*, *Amar Akbar Anthony*, *Namak Halaal*, and *Shaan*.
- She died in 2005 in Mumbai.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parveen_BabiSupports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, film career, and note that she was the first Bollywood star on the cover of Time magazine.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0044916/bio/Supports: Birth place, birth date, death date, death place, and birth name.
- The Indian Express — https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/parveen-babi-the-actor-bollywood-sensual-seductress-who-died-alone-and-forgotten-at-50-9250916/Supports: Her prominence in Hindi cinema, career span, and public memory.