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Persis Khambatta was an Indian actress and model who is best known for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in the 1979 science fiction film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. She was the first Indian actress to appear in a major Hollywood production. Khambatta was born in Bombay, India, on 2 October 1948. She was the daughter of a Parsi father and a Gujarati mother. She attended St. Xavier's College in Bombay and studied economics. Khambatta began her career as a model in India, appearing in numerous television commercials and print advertisements. She was the first Indian woman to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine. In 1975, she moved to the United States and began appearing in television commercials and print advertisements. In 1979, Khambatta was cast in the role of Lieutenant Ilia in the science fiction film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. She was the first Indian actress to appear in a major Hollywood production. Khambatta went on to appear in several other films, including Megaforce (1982), Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983), and The Bride (1985). She also appeared in numerous television shows, including The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and The A-Team. Khambatta died of a heart attack on 18 August 1998 in Los Angeles, California. She was 49 years old.
| Popular As | N/A |
| Occupation | actress,producer |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | 2 October, 1948 |
| Birthday | 2 October |
| Birthplace | Bombay, State of Bombay, India |
| Date of death | 18 August, 1998 |
| Died Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | India |
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Persis Khambatta Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Persis Khambatta height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5' 7½" (1.71 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Persis Khambatta's Husband?
Her husband is Naren Parekh (1986 - ?) ( divorced), Cliff Taylor (19 April 1981 - 3 March 1982) ( divorced)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Naren Parekh (1986 - ?) ( divorced), Cliff Taylor (19 April 1981 - 3 March 1982) ( divorced) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Persis Khambatta Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Persis Khambatta worth at the age of 50 years old? Persis Khambatta’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from India. We have estimatedPersis Khambatta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actress |
Persis Khambatta Social Network
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Timeline
A character in Star Trek: Enterprise: Borderland (2004) is named after her.
One of three actors from India to appear in the Star Trek franchise. Others include: Padma Lakshmi from Star Trek: Enterprise: Precious Cargo (2002)Vijay Amritraj, the captain of the USS Yorktown in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).
On August 17, 1998, Persis Khambatta was taken to the Marine Hospital in South Mumbai, complaining of chest pains.
In 1985, producer Judith de Lane was going to produce a film on Indira Gandhi. Persis dressed up as Indira and sent a video. The film was never made.
She was considered for the title role in the James Bond film Octopussy (1983), but was passed over for Maud Adams.
This led to roles in Nighthawks (1981), Megaforce (1982) and Warrior of the Lost World (1984).
Khambatta became the first citizen of India to present an Academy Award in 1980. She was nominated for Saturn Award Best Actress for her Star Trek role. Khambatta also made guest appearances on many popular American television series.
In the early 1980s, Khambatta was seriously injured in a car crash in Germany and had to have heart bypass surgery. A year before her death, she wrote and published a coffee table book called "Pride of India" which featured former Miss Indias; it was dedicated to Mother Teresa and part of the royalties went to the Missionaries of Charity.
Her biggest acting break was getting the role of Lieutenant Ilia, the bald Deltan alien in Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979).
Leela Chitnis son Actor, producer Manavendra Chitnis was producing a film shot exclusively in New York. This was in 1976. It was titled " New York, New York". It starred Sanjeev Kumar and Persis Khambhatta. Sanjeev and Persis had shot a song riding a bike in Central Park in New York. The film was shelved for financial reasons.
At age 16, as Femina Miss India, she entered Miss Universe 1965, dressed in off-the-rack clothes she bought at the last minute. Khambatta became a model for companies such as Revlon.
Persis Khambatta was born on October 2, 1948 in Bombay, India.
