In 1978, Aman attempted to make an entry into Hollywood, which backfired when Krishna Shah's film "Shalimar" proved unsuccessful in both the United States and in India. She next starred in "Heeralaal Pannalal" as well as starring in "Chor Ke Ghar Chor", again starring in the latter film with Ashok Kumar. Aman then appeared in Raj Kapoor's film "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" (1978). The film was a box-office success, however initially drew controversy from critics, with many describing the plot as counter-intuitive; the subject dealt with the notion of the soul being more attractive than the body, however Kapoor showcased Aman's sex-appeal. Despite the controversial nature of the film at the time, Aman's performance was praised, and earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Actress.