Mumbai, Oct 16 (NationPress) Legendary actress Zeenat Aman, celebrated for her distinct roles and enduring allure, recently shared her thoughts on being discerning regarding the acceptance of the esteemed Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the star of ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ reflected on her extraordinary cinematic journey, drawing a poignant comparison between her initial Filmfare Award in 1973 and her recent accolade in 2025. Zeenat fondly recalled being a young, starry-eyed actress when she received her first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, expressing profound gratitude for this latest recognition with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The accomplished actress revealed that she typically exercises caution when accepting such accolades, yet this particular award resonated deeply with her—symbolizing a “full-circle” moment that beautifully encapsulated over five decades of her contributions to Indian cinema. Sharing memories through photos, Aman remarked, “Time flies. Just yesterday it was 1973, and I was a wide-eyed ingenue winning my very first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Now it's 2025. More than 50 years have gone by, and I am incredibly honored with a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. While I am often selective about such invitations, this felt like an overwhelmingly significant moment for me to overlook.”

“I was honored to accept the award on Saturday evening at the event held in Ahmedabad. My younger son, @zanuski, was my charming escort for the night. I am immensely thankful for my children who are always by my side. I wanted to dedicate this award to the one person who consistently prioritized my well-being above her own—my mother, Vardhini Scharwachter. She was enterprising, beautiful, methodical, progressive, and devoted to me. I have experienced both glorious success and harsh obscurity, and I hope she would be proud of how I have navigated both with composure and dignity.”

Zeenat Aman concluded with heartfelt thanks, stating, “While I do keep my inner circle small, my outer circle is expansive and includes each of you who has welcomed me back into the limelight. Thank you for the faith, respect, and love you’ve shown me. I am truly humbled and touched beyond what words can convey.”

The actress received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during the 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025, alongside the late filmmaker Shyam Benegal.