One of Bollywood's best known sex symbols Zeenat Aman will stage a comeback in a romantic flick next month.

Aman plays a mother of two and stars opposite veteran actor Rajesh Khanna in "Jaana - Let's Fall in Love."

Although she has appeared in brief, cameo roles, this was the first movie with a substantial role since she stopped acting in 1987, Aman told the Indian Express newspaper. Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is home to Bollywood, India's prolific movie industry.

"Eighty-one films as a leading lady for over 15 years - I journeyed from girlhood to womanhood through them," said Aman. "But away from the camera too, life has been fulfilling."

She said her sons, aged 19 and 16, used to be a full-time job. "But my boys have grown up now. I have the time to do films."

Aman will also star in two more movies "Sirf Romance" or "Just Romance" and "Love by Chance."

A former model and beauty queen, Aman shot to the limelight with the 1971 hit film "Hare Rama Hare Krishna." She was one of the first Indian actresses to opt for dresses and trousers instead of the more traditional sari.