Highlights
Age: 71 Years
Passed away on: January 20, 2005
Famous For: Iconic Bollywood roles in Deewaar
Parveen Babi
Parveen Babi (born Parveen Wali Mohammad; April 4, 1954 – January 20, 2005) was an iconic Indian film actress and model who rose to fame in Hindi cinema during the 1970s and early 1980s. Renowned for her modern, westernized image and glamorous presence, she starred in many major hits and is remembered as one of the era’s most influential leading ladies.
Bio / Wiki
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Parveen Wali Mohammad (screen name: Parveen Babi) |
| Nickname | Parveen |
| Age | Born April 4, 1954 — died January 20, 2005 (aged 50) |
| Religion / Heritage | Born into a Gujarati Muslim family (Babi tribe ancestry) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Birth Place | Junagadh, Saurashtra (now in Gujarat), India |
| Date of Death | January 20, 2005 (found dead in her Mumbai apartment) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
Physical Appearance
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | Approx. 5’6″ (168 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 55–58 kg (varied over career) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Family & Relationships
| Relation | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Part of the Babi family/tribe (family roots in Junagadh) |
| Mother | Deceased while Parveen was young (reported in multiple biographies) |
| Siblings | Only child (widely reported) |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Notable Relationships | Was linked in media with several contemporaries over time, including high-profile industry names |
Career Highlights
Parveen Babi’s film career spanned mainstream hits and memorable performances, often cast as the glamorous, modern heroine.
- Film debut in the early 1970s; breakthrough and rise to fame through roles in mainstream Hindi films.
- Notable films include: Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Kaala Patthar, Shaan, Kaalia, Namak Halaal, and Kranti.
- Known for pioneering a Westernized, fashion-forward screen persona that influenced later actresses and fashion trends in Bollywood.
- In later years she gradually retreated from film work and lived a largely private life before her death in 2005.
Filmography (selected)
- Charitra (early 1970s)
- Deewaar (1975)
- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
- Kaala Patthar (1979)
- Shaan (1980)
- Namak Halaal (1982)
- Kranti (1981)
- Irada (1991) — final film appearances and later projects
Net Worth & Income
She was a top-paid actress of her era; specific, reliable modern estimates for her net worth at death are not widely published.
Relationships & Personal Life
- Known for a glamorous lifestyle in the height of her fame; later years were marked by privacy and reports of mental health struggles.
- Media accounts and biographies have discussed her friendships and relationships with several film personalities.
Unknown / Notable Facts
- She was among the first Indian actresses to cultivate a contemporary, westernized public image.
- Her life story has been the subject of articles, retrospectives, and discussions about mental health and the pressures of fame.
- She remains a cultural icon from the 1970s–80s era of Hindi cinema.
Contact Information | Social Media
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Address / Personal Contacts | Not applicable (deceased) |
| Official Pages | No official active social profiles (archival tribute pages and fan pages exist) |
