Happy Birthday Zarina Wahab: 5 films of the actress in which she acted brilliantly

Zarina Wahab made her Bollywood debut in 1974 with the film 'Ishq Ishq Ishq' and later gained recognition with films like 'Chitchor' and 'Gharaunda'. With a career spanning over four decades, Zarina has established herself as a critically acclaimed actress. Her most recent appearance was in the film 'Tiku Weds Sheru' starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui. On the occasion of Zarina's 64th birthday, let's take a look at some interesting movies.

Chitchor

Zarina Wahab made a notable performance in the 1976 film directed by Basu Chatterjee. She played the character of Geeta. The film became a hit and its music composed by Ravindra Jain further contributed to its success. Wahab's portrayal is one of his finest roles.

Gharaonda

The 1977 film reunited Zarina Wahab with her co-star from the film Chitchor, Amol Palekar, as a couple deeply in love and dreaming of a successful future. The film traces their journey as they invest in a project that ends up destroying their lives. The actress delivered an entertaining performance, but despite her excellent portrayal, she received a Filmfare nomination.

 Sawan Ko Aane Do

In the film, Zarina Wahab played the character of Chandramukhi, who falls in love with Birju, played by Arun Govil. However, their love faces obstacles due to the difference in their social classes. Famous for the melodious hits of Raj Kamal, this film beautifully depicts the feelings of love.

Jazbaat

Zarina Wahab played a challenging role by playing the character of a pickpocket. However, her character changes when she decides to give up the life of crime, following which Inspector Kumar, played by Raj Babbar, steps into action and helps her. The actress showcased her versatility and delivered a powerful performance.

Mera Damad

Mera Damad directed by Partho Ghosh has Zarina Wahab playing a comic role opposite Farooq Sheikh. The film revolves around old friends Ajit Khanna (played by Ashok Kumar) and Sitanath Chowdhary (played by Utpal Dutt) who meet again after decades. Zarina Wahab's character adds more excitement to her calm demeanor.