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Persis Khambatta (October 2, 1950 – August 18, 1998) was an Indian model and actress of Parsi (Persian) descent and Zoroastrian religion. She was born in Bombay, India.

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 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 Star Trek: The Motion Picture
(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.

In the early 1980s, Khambatta had a heart bypass surgery. 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.

Her final appearance on film and TV in an acting part was that of an Indian ambassador in an episode of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

In 1998, 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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