Veteran actress Zeenat Aman recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a captivating story from her younger years on social media. She revealed how she once lost her luxury watch while attending a charity cricket match alongside former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and actress Simi Grewal. In her latest post, Zeenat reflected on the incident and the loss of the pricey timepiece.
Zeenat Aman Shares Details About a Lavish Gift
The actress further shared that a close, affluent friend had once presented her with an elegant Rolex watch, which was later stolen during an event. Taking to the caption, she wrote, "It's true my captions do seem to meander on and on. All I can say to that is – my page my rules! Please let me know if this format makes it easier to read. Swipe away!" She continued, "My friend Ameena was a fabulously wealthy woman. Her husband, a billionaire of Arab origin, indulged his wife's every whim. They had lavish mansions in cities across the world, each of which was stuffed with eye-wateringly expensive furniture, art and artefacts. A Fabergé egg here, a Picasso there… you get the picture. When we visited them in any of their many homes, my boys were under strict instruction to keep their hands to themselves lest they damage some rare and priceless antiquity!"
She added, "Now Ameena was a generous and observant friend. She noticed my penchant for watches, and in her grand way gifted me a Rolex worth much more than anything I had ever owned. That Rolex became my prized possession, and there was nary a day it didn't adorn my wrist. Ah! But fate plays cruel tricks. Just a few years after I received this watch, an MPs versus actors charity cricket match was organised in New Delhi to benefit the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. It was a highly publicised event, attended by PM Indira Gandhi herself. Droves of us actors from Bombay reached the capital to either play or watch. I myself was in a sporting mood and had decided to play the match. We were advised to remove all jewellery and accessories, and obviously couldn't carry our handbags on to the field. Luckily, Muzaffar Ali gallantly offered to keep an eye on our bags for the duration of the game.
Ever Careful, Yet Unlucky
Ever careful, I placed my precious Rolex in my bag, added it to the heap of others and sauntered off. Lo and behold, when we returned, laughing and sweaty, my bag was nowhere to be found! It was the only one that was missing." The actress concluded, "Yes, my handbag and everything in it was filched that day, never to be seen again. I was utterly distraught but had to put on a brave face given the occasion. That episode put me off expensive watches for a long, long time, until quite recently when my sons gifted me a beautiful Cartier timepiece to mark a special day. The opening image reminded me of this story, and you can swipe through for a picture from that very day. Have you ever had something precious stolen from you? Share your story in the comments. P.S. Ameena is not her real name!"
Zeenat Aman Remains an Iconic Star of Hindi Cinema
Zeenat Aman, born on November 19, 1951, continues to be celebrated as one of the most iconic figures in Hindi cinema. She has delivered several blockbuster films, including 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat', 'Don', 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram', and 'Qurbani'. Her enduring legacy and timeless charm keep her relevant in the entertainment industry even today.
