Persis Khambatta Biography

Persis Khambatta, Actress

Occup.	Actress
From	India
Born	October 2, 1948 Bombay, Bombay State, Dominion of India
Died	August 18, 1998 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Aged	49 years

Persis Khambatta was born on October 2, 1948, in Bombay, India. She was a talented actress, version, and also author understood for her timeless charm as well as sustaining spirit. Throughout her life, Persis encountered several challenges with tenacity and elegance, leaving an indelible mark on the show business while building long lasting relationships with prominent numbers such as Hollywood producer Gene Roddenberry and also award-winning storyteller Eric Van Lustbader.

Persis was birthed into a Parsi household, and also her early years were noted by catastrophe - her papa passed away when she was only 2 years of ages. In spite of this, she exhibited a strong feeling of determination that would certainly pertain to specify her later success. After completing her education and learning in a neighborhood convent institution, Persis rapidly entered the globe of modeling, becoming one of the very first Indian women to achieve worldwide success in the area.

In 1965, at merely 17 years old, Persis ended up being the 3rd Indian woman to win the Miss India competition. This victory catapulted her to popularity as well as opened up doors in the entertainment industry. She traveled the world, modeling for renowned brands and working with prominent photographers. Her beauty, poise, as well as appeal caught the interest of Hollywood, leading to her acting debut in the 1975 British-Indian movie "The Wilby Conspiracy," starring Sydney Poitier and Michael Caine.

Persis's breakthrough duty came in 1979 when she was cast as Lieutenant Ilia in the sci-fi film "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." She mesmerized target markets with her striking appearance, which included a completely cut head, a rarity for starlets at the time. This duty strengthened her condition as an international celebrity and also garnered her a specialized fan following.

Throughout her acting occupation, Persis showed up in countless film and television tasks, including "Nighthawks" (1981) together with Sylvester Stallone as well as Rutger Hauer, "Megaforce" (1982), and also guest roles on television programs like "Mike Hammer" and also "MacGyver." She also ended up being an established author, having co-written the unique "The Shadow of the Crescent Moon" with Eric Van Lustbader.

In the late 1980s, Persis started fighting for her wellness as she suffered from a series of heart concerns. These ailments, however, did not prevent her enthusiasm for life. She remained to function and take a trip, getting over several surgeries and remaining positive throughout. In 1983, she held an exhibition in Bombay showcasing several of her pictures taken by global digital photographers to elevate funds for a charity.

Regardless of her steadfast durability, Persis Khambatta's life was unfortunately cut short on August 18, 1998. She endured a large heart attack at the age of 49 in Bombay, India. Her unforeseen death served as a pointer of the vivacious spirit as well as enduring skill that Persis offered the world. Today, she is born in mind not only as a pioneer for Indian actresses in Hollywood however also as a good example for many ladies that desire make their mark on the worldwide phase.

Our collection contains 17 quotes who is written / told by Persis.

Related authors: Gene Roddenberry (Producer), Michael Caine (Actor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Sylvester Stallone (Actor)

Filmography:

1969 Kama Sutra
1975 Conduct Unbecoming (Crime, Drama, Mystery)
1975 The Wilby Conspiracy (Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller)
1977 The Man With the Power (Science Fiction)
1979 Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery)
1981 Nighthawks (Action, Crime, Thriller)
1982 Megaforce (Adventure, Action, Science Fiction)
1983 Warrior of the Lost World (Action, Science Fiction)
1985 First Strike (Drama, Thriller)
1986 Shingora
1988 Phoenix the Warrior (Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction)
1988 Deadly Intent (Drama, Thriller)

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17 Famous quotes by Persis Khambatta

"Maybe I'm being philosophical and spiritual, but I believe that if you put negative energy out there that that is what will come back"

"I only went to one Star Trek convention and that was in the late '80s. I hadn't gone to a convention before that. It was quite amusing, with the people dressed up and all of that"

"I just have beautiful memories of what has happened in my life"

"Basically, they had asked me if I would shave my head or wear a bald cap. I said look, if you are doing a series for five years I would want to shave my hair because I would go bald with all the gum and glue from the bald cap"

"If there is an exotic woman it's always a terrorist role"

"I'm going down in history with Star Trek. It's a great feeling"

"I was thrilled, because I like the big screen and I could then move on to the next thing. It was the biggest break for me. In a way, though, I wish it had been a TV series because then you are working for five years"

"I also had this artist friend who'd paint butterflies and things like that on my head"

"Creative people are very insecure people because they don't know whether people like them or are in awe of them. That insecurity always comes out. It makes them a better actor, I feel"

"Besides, a bald cap would have never looked real"

"One thing about me, as far as my career is concerned, is that I'm very confident. I know I'm good"

"I arrived in Hollywood and lived much of my life in America, but the fans did not really know me"

"Having shaved my head for the role put a spotlight on me"

"Gene Roddenberry was a genius"

"After Star Trek, I was with the top agencies, but producers and directors did not know what to do with me"

"I mean, every Star Trek episode you saw was just phenomenal"

"Everybody told me to stay in Hollywood. This was the place they said I could have a big career. What they failed to mention was that no one would quite know what to do with me"