Zeenat Aman, Who Prides Herself On Being “As Desi As They Come,” Reveals That Dosa Is Her Favourite Indulgence

Zeenat Aman is a veteran actress who has been in critically praised films such as Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Pukar, Jagir, Teesri Aankh, and others. The 71-year-old actress, who was last seen in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat, just made her Instagram debut. Following that, she has made news with her expressive photographs and posts. In keeping with that theme, Zeenat Aman recently highlighted her appreciation of Indian food in her latest post.

Zeenat Aman took to Instagram on Saturday to share a classic photo of herself wearing a modest but gorgeous blue suit with a bindi. But, as usual, it was the caption that struck a chord with many. She wrote,

“Clothes are not all that maketh the woman! You may associate me with ‘western glam’ but I’m as desi as they come. And nothing speaks to this as much as my diet. It doesn’t matter where I am travelling in the world, within two days I begin to crave home food and go in search of an Indian restaurant.”

Talking about her favourite indulgences, Zeenat Aman continued in her note, “Dal chawal is my staple, which as khichdi is my comfort meal. Papads and achaar are perfect accompaniments to any lunch. Dosas from Dakshinayan are my favourite indulgence. I can never say no to kaju katli. I couldn’t be happier that its mango season. And you can be sure that I always have a couple of jars of namkeen stashed in my bedroom. India is so magnificently diverse, I’m still discovering new dishes. Please share your favourite, local recommendations with me. P.s: I’m vegetarian (seedling emoji).”

Zeenat began her career as a model and then went on to become an actress, starring in several movies. She is known for her films such as Don, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Samraat, Laawaris and many more. Apart from being lauded for her acting prowess, Zeenat Aman’s style was equally daring, and she is regarded as one of the most influential figures in fashion history.