Persis Khambatta

Persis Khambatta (October 2, 1950 – August 18, 1998) was a Zoroastrian model and actress. She was born in Bombay, India.

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October 2 - 1950 - August 18 - 1998 - Zoroastrian - Bombay - India

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As a beautiful young woman at age 15, Khambatta became Miss India and later entered the world of international films. She was also a model for various companies, including Revlon. In 1975, she had in a small role in The Wilby Conspiracy and went on to a brief movie career which included the role for which she is most recognized: Lieutenant Ilia in ' (1979). She followed this up with roles in Nighthawks (1981) and Megaforce (1982) but she never really found success in film. She also made guest appearances on American TV shows.

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Miss India - Revlon - 1975 - The Wilby Conspiracy - Ilia - 1979 - Nighthawks - 1981 - Megaforce - 1982

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In the early 1980s, Khambatta had to have heart bypass. In 1997 she wrote and published a coffee table book called "Pride of India" which featured former Miss Indias. The book was dedicated to Mother Teresa and part of the royalties went to the Missionaries of Charity.

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1980s - Heart bypass - 1997 - Coffee table book - Mother Teresa

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Her final appearance on film and TV in an acting part was that of an Indian ambassador in an episode of '.

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Khambatta was rushed to the Marine Hospital in South Mumbai complaining of chest pains. She died of a massive heart attack in Bombay, India at age 47.

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Heart attack - Bombay - India

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