Actress, Model. A veteran of Indian and European films when she burst onto the American screen as the bald and exotic Lieutenant Ilia in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979) and it turned out to be her most famous role. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, Khambatta started out as a model at age 13. In 1965, she was crowned "Miss India" and afterwards launched her film career.
Actress, Model. A veteran of Indian and European films when she burst onto the American screen as the bald and exotic Lieutenant Ilia in "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979) and it turned out to be her most famous role. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, Khambatta started out as a model at age 13. In 1965, she was crowned "Miss India" and afterwards launched her film career.
Bio by: Kenneth McNeil
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