Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Photographer Remembers Zeenat Aman's Resilience After 1979 Taj Incident
A famous photographer remembers how a very strong actress named Zeenat Aman was after she got hurt at a hotel called the Taj a long time ago, in 1979.
Even though her eye was swollen from something bad that happened, she came to a photoshoot and looked like a 'tigress.'
She posed really powerfully, like she was showing her strength.
The pictures turned out amazing, and even Zeenat was surprised by how good they were.
She was very brave, and the photographer became friends with her because of it.
Years later, Zeenat talked a little about what happened but didn't name anyone, just said she wanted to forget it and make sure it never happened again.
The actor involved, Sanjay Khan, has said that he did not hurt her and that people are making up stories.
Photographer Jayesh Sheth recalled Zeenat Aman's resilience after the 1979 Taj incident.
Zeenat Aman reportedly suffered an eye injury following an alleged assault by Sanjay Khan.
Sheth described Aman as 'a tigress' during a photoshoot after the incident, despite her swollen eye.
Zeenat Aman briefly addressed the incident years later, promising it would 'never happen again' without naming anyone.
Sanjay Khan has consistently denied the accusations, calling them a smear campaign and 'blasphemy.'
- Who
- Photographer Jayesh Sheth, actress Zeenat Aman, actor Sanjay Khan
- What
- Photographer Jayesh Sheth shared memories of Zeenat Aman's strength and resilience during a photoshoot shortly after the 1979 Taj incident, where she reportedly sustained an eye injury.
- When
- Shortly after the 1979 Taj incident
- Where
- RK Studios (for a photoshoot)
- Why
- The photographer recalled the incident to highlight Zeenat Aman's courage and powerful presence despite her injury.
Zeenat Aman's Account
Sanjay Khan's Account
Allegations of Assault
Zeenat Aman's Account
Photographer Jayesh Sheth recalled Zeenat Aman's strength and determination after the 1979 Taj incident, during which she reportedly suffered an eye injury following an alleged assault by Sanjay Khan. Zeenat herself briefly addressed the episode, referring to it as something she pushed away as a coping mechanism, promising herself it would 'never happen again.'
Sanjay Khan's Account
Sanjay Khan has consistently denied the accusations, claiming the controversy was a deliberate smear campaign and insisting he never harmed Zeenat, calling the allegations 'blasphemy.'
- Incident Year
- 1979
- Location of Incident
- Taj Hotel
- Key Figures Involved
- Zeenat Aman, Sanjay Khan
- Photographer's Name
- Jayesh Sheth
- Film Shoot Mentioned
- Maine Poochha Chand Se