Persis Khambatta - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 02, 1948 |
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| Died | August 18, 1998 (age 49) |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State, India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Persis Khambatta's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Lieutenant Ilia in 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' (1979) and being Miss India 1965. |
Intro
Persis Khambatta was an Indian actress and model, best known internationally for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' (1979). She won acclaim both in India and abroad as a beauty pageant winner and pioneering South Asian actress in Hollywood.
Early Life & Background
Persis Khambatta was born in Bombay, India, into a Parsi family. She began her career as a model at a young age and gained widespread recognition after winning the Femina Miss India beauty pageant in 1965. This set her on a path to become one of the first internationally recognized Indian actresses.
Career Highlights
- Won Femina Miss India title in 1965 and represented India at Miss Universe.
- Debuted in Bollywood and then transitioned to international film, notably 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' (1979).
- Accolades for her bold decision to shave her head for the role of Ilia in 'Star Trek', which became iconic.
- Appeared in films such as 'The Wilby Conspiracy' (1975), 'Nighthawks' (1981), and 'Warrior of the Lost World' (1983).
- Published her autobiography, 'Persis Khambatta: Pride of India' in 1997.
Trivia
- She was the first Indian woman to present an Oscar at the Academy Awards.
- Khambatta's iconic bald look in 'Star Trek' made headlines worldwide.
- She survived a serious accident in the early 1970s, which temporarily derailed her modeling career.
FAQs
People also ask
Persis Khambatta was born the 2 October 1948.
Bombay, Bombay State, India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India).
On Her Birth-Day
About October 2nd, 1948, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 2nd, 1948 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Johnny Belinda directed by Jean Negulesco
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