22 Facts About Parveen Babi Which Will Blow Your Mind

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22 Facts About Parveen Babi Which Will Blow Your Mind

Authors: Shefali Saxena (Editorial Team), Martini Shots, Bollywood, Mon Apr 04 2016, http://www.desimartini.com/new...mp;utm_medium=latest

If there's one actress in Bollywood who has taken the industry by storm with her life, it's Parveen Babi.

Parveen Babi, who ruled the movies in 70s and 80s with Big B, Shashi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, was no less than a female superstar. She was glamorous, beautiful and sensational. Much ahead of her times, she came into limelight post her bi-polar disorder, relationships with Bollywood biggies and more.

Born in Junagard, she died in Mumbai after her body was found rotting in her house for three days.

Check out some facts that will blow your mind!

She belonged to the Royal Babi dynasty.

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Her Modelling career began in 1972.

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She was the first Bollywood star to appear on the cover of the Time magazine.

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Parveen was the first female superstar of Bollywood.

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She was paired up with almost all superstars of her time- Amitabh, Rajesh, Rish

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She worked with Amitabh in 8 films at the peak of his career.

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She Left Bollywood in 1983 in search of spirituality

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Babi returned in 1989 and she was unrecognisable!

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Rumours were rife that she was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia

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She had converted to Christianity in her last days.

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She was rumoured to have affairs with Danny Dezongpa, Kabir Bedi and Mahesh Bhat

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Mahesh Bhatt opened up about his relationship with Parveen Babi.

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Arth and Woh Lamhe were the story of her and Mahesh Bhatt's affair.

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She was found dead on 22nd January 2005 when neighbours didn't see her at all.

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Police ruled out any foul play and she died due to organ failure.

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Film debut in Charitra (1973) opp cricketer Salim Durrani.

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She was famous for her anglicised accent, defined features and modern looks.

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She portrayed the modern glamorous woman which made her immensely popular.

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Protima Bedi, Kabir Bedi's wife wrote a book on her.

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She revealed the details of her affair with Kabir.

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Kangana Ranaut played her character in Woh Lamhe.

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She's the face of the popular song Pyaar Mein Dil Pe Maar De Goli!

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