Zeenat Aman: A Comeback Queen's Motherhood Journey

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman recently shared a throwback to the sets of her 1989 film Gawaahi, marking a nostalgic journey on May 20, 2026. She reflected on her return to acting during one of life's most challenging phases, particularly after becoming a mother. Aman humorously referred to herself as a 'comeback queen,' highlighting that Gawaahi was more than just a film; it was a personal reclamation of identity.

The film was shot in 1988, around the time her first son Azaan was born. Zeenat Aman candidly shared that her vision of domestic bliss had begun to fade, leading her to move back with her mother in South Bombay. It was during this time that producer Vivek Vaswani and director Anant Balani approached her with the script for Gawaahi, a courtroom drama inspired by Ayn Rand's play.

She expressed a strong desire to escape her personal life and rediscover herself as more than just a daughter, mother, or wife. With her mother's help in caring for young Azaan, Aman was able to return to acting, portraying Janhvi Kaul, a murder accused. Revisiting the film, she noted its bold and unconventional whodunnit nature, acknowledging it as another significant comeback in her career.

She recently made her OTT debut on Netflix's The Royals and is also preparing for her return to the big screen in Bun Tikki. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur also shared fond memories of working on Gawaahi with Aman.