Remembering glamorous Bollywood actress Parveen Babi, who ruled the 70s

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Bollywood's yesteryear's actress Parveen Babi, who is always remembered for her glamorous roles, ruled the 70s. As we remember Parveen Babi on her 69th birth anniversary, let’s take a look at some of her pictures...

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Remembering glamorous Bollywood actress Parveen Babi, who ruled the 70s

Bollywood diva Parveen Babi, who has featured in 60 movies, is fondly remembered for her glamorous roles during 1970s in blockbuster movies like 'Deewar', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Namak Halaal', 'Suhaag' and 'Shaan'.

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Talented and bold actress Parveen Babi, who was popularly known as Amitabh Bachchan’s leading lady, was born on April 04, 1949. (BCCL)

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Unforgettable icon Parveen was the first Bollywood star to appear on the front page of Time Magazine in July 1976. (BCCL)

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Parveen Babi's modelling career began in 1972. She made her Bollywood debut with the film 'Charitra' in 1973. (BCCL)

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Parveen, who was also known as fashion icon, got her first major hit with 'Majboor' opposite Amitabh Bachchan in 1974.

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One of the most successful actresses of her era, Parveen also featured in offbeat films like 'Yeh Nazdeekiyan' and 'Dil... Akhir Dil Hai.

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She will always be remembered for her memorable roles, which include "Jenny" in 'Amar Akbar Anthony', "Sunita" in 'Shaan' and "Anita" in 'Deewaar'.

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Reportedly, Parveen, who never got married, was rumoured to have an affair with Amitabh Bachchan.

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Later, Parveen, who was diagnosed with one of the most dreaded disorder - paranoid schizophrenia, felt that Amitabh Bachchan wanted to kill her.

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Parveen fell in love with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt when she was at the peak of her career and their love blossomed in 1977.

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