In the 1990s, Raj Kapoor began directing Henna, a romantic drama, but passed away during its making. His son Randhir Kapoor completed the film, which became a commercial hit. Raj Kapoor cast Zeba Bakhtiar, a fresh face, as the lead opposite Rishi Kapoor, marking her Hindi film debut.
Zeba became an overnight star in India after Henna, but she was already a well-known figure in Pakistan. Despite her glamorous career, her personal life was turbulent, with four marriages and a lengthy battle for the custody of her son. Here are some lesser-known details about the actress.
Zeba and Jaaved Jaffrey got married in 1989. When the news came out, Zeba denied it, calling it just rumours. However, it was Jaaved who made their marriage certificate public. Less than a year later, they got a mutual divorce and went their separate ways.
After her divorce from Jaaved Jaffrey, Zeba Bakhtiar found love again with singer Adnan Sami. He was captivated by her charm, and they got married in 1993 when Adnan was just 22. At the time, he was not a famous name, so their relationship before the wedding remained private. The couple also starred together in the Pakistani film Sargam.
Adnan and Zeba had a son, Azaan Sami Khan, but their marriage ended after four years in 1996. Their divorce was not easy, as they battled for custody of their son, a legal fight that lasted for 18 months.
Post her Hindi film debut in 1991, she was seen in many Bollywood films like Mohabbat Ki Arzoo, Stuntman, Jai Vikraanta and Muqadama. However, unlike her debut film, Henna, none of her other films worked, and eventually, she moved back to Pakistan.
