Parveen Bobby: The Iconic Actress Who Yearned for Love Her Entire Life

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News18•20-01-2026, 09:21
Parveen Bobby: The Iconic Actress Who Yearned for Love Her Entire Life
- •Parveen Bobby, a prominent Bollywood actress, was known for her strong on-screen presence and chemistry, especially with Amitabh Bachchan, starring in 8 films together.
- •Born in Junagadh, Gujarat, Parveen was raised by her mother in Ahmedabad and graduated with an English Literature degree.
- •She debuted in 1973 with 'Charitra' and gained recognition with 'Majboor', proving her acting prowess beyond her beauty.
- •Parveen Bobby made history in 1976 as the first Indian Bollywood actress to appear on the cover of Time magazine, a testament to her stardom.
- •Despite a successful career in nearly 100 films, her personal life was marked by a lifelong search for true love, tragically passing away in Mumbai in 2005.
Why It Matters: Parveen Bobby, a Bollywood icon, achieved stardom but tragically yearned for true love throughout her life.
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