Zeenat Aman joins Instagram, netizens welcome the 'legend'

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman has joined Instagram and posted the first photo on her official handle on Saturday. She already has 5,859 followers.

The yesteryear actress was among the A-listers in the 70s and 80s. She was also considered a trendsetter for her fashion choices. The actress still has a sizable fandom due to her timeless performances.

For her first post on Instagram, she shared a minimal makeup photo wearing a striped co-ord set. With minimal accessories, fans think the 71-year-old is more beautiful than ever. She also wrote a note for her fans. "Laughing at the places life takes me. Why hello there, Instagram." Her profile bio reads "Actor. Mother. Maverick."

She also shared a second photograph showing off her face in a close-up introducing her photographer and opening up about the photoshoot.

She captioned: "In the 70s the film and fashion industry was absolutely male dominated, and I would often be the only woman on a set. Over the course of my career, I have been photographed and filmed by many talented men. A woman’s gaze though is different. This series of pictures was shot by young photographer @tanyyaa.a_ in the comfort of my home. No lights, no makeup artist, no hairdresser, no stylist, no assistants. Just a lovely sunny afternoon together. It’s such a pleasure to see so many young women working on both sides of the lens today. I look forward to discovering more such talent on Instagram."

Among the fans who welcomed her to the world of social media was young actress Tara Sutaria. She shared the post on her Instagram stories and wrote: "The indomitable and undeniably charming @thezeenataman is on Instagram. Welcoming her with love and great admiration!" Zeenat Aman responded with, "Thank you for your kind words and warm welcome."