BinduтАЩs early life was difficult, especially after the demise of her father when she was just 13 years old. After it, being the elder sibling she took the responsibility of the family.
Her father wanted her to be a doctor.
She used to take part in school plays and won prizes, after which her friends suggested her to act in films.
She got married at the age of 16 to her neighbour and boyfriend Champaklal Zaveri.
When she turned 17, she met director Raj Khosla at her brother-in-law LaxmikantтАЩs (of composer Laxmikant-Pyarelal fame who was married to BinduтАЩs sister) house. Khosla offered her a negative role, listening to which she got a bit hesitant, but after discussing with her husband she accepted the offer.
The hit number Mera Naam Hai Shabnam in the film Kati Patang (1970) took her popularity to a different level.
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