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Mumtaz
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- Born 31 July 1947
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Actor
- Spouse Mayur Madhvani (1974)
- Siblings Malika Askari
- Years active 1958-1977, 1990
- Children Tanya Madhwani, Natasha Madhwani
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- Aandhiyan,
- Malika Askari,
- Hare Rama Hare Krishna
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ABOUT Mumtaz
Mumtaz: A Cinematic Legacy Mumtaz, born Mumtaz Askari Madhvani on July 31, 1947, is a celebrated figure in Hindi cinema. Her career, spanning from her debut in Lajwanti (1958) at age 11 to her final film Aandhiyan (1990), showcases a remarkable journey. Initially typecast in stunt films like Faulad (1963) and Daku Mangal Singh (1966), she subsequently showcased her versatility. Her breakthrough came with Do Raaste (1969), establishing her as a leading actress. Notable performances followed in films such as Bandhan, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona (which earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress), Tere Mere Sapne, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Apna Desh, Loafer, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Chor Machaye Shor, Aap Ki Kasam, Roti, and Prem Kahani. Her iconic roles often featured a blend of grace and strength, captivating audiences. After a 13-year sabbatical, Mumtaz concluded her film career with Aandhiyan. She now resides in London with her family and actively supports breast cancer survivors, appearing in the 2010 documentary 1 a Minute. Mumtaz's contribution to Hindi cinema remains significant, solidifying her position as one of its most memorable actresses.
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MUMTAZ NEWS
Jeetendra asked to get me replaced, was told to leave if he didn't want to work with me, recalls Mumtaz: 'Sorry Jeetu for saying this, but it's true'
May 24, 2025 7:46 pm
Mumtaz was one of the highest paid actors of her generation, but many leading stars, including Jeetendra, refused to work with her when she started her career.
85-year-old Dev Anand opened his closet and three women came out: 'See, baby, I still have options'
May 24, 2025 3:23 pm
Mumtaz and Dev Anand worked together on two projects, Tere Mere Sapne (1971) and Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971).
Dilip Kumar wrote his own dialogues, reveals Mumtaz: 'He wouldn't say dialogues written by anyone else, wrote his own'
May 24, 2025 10:56 am
While all the A-list actors refused to work with Mumtaz due to the B-grade label attached to her, Dilip Kumar came to her rescue by casting her in his 1969 film Ram Aur Shyam.
Mumtaz breaks down as she remembers Shammi Kapoor's last days: 'He said he doesn't have long to live and...'
May 23, 2025 4:06 pm
Mumtaz and Shammi Kapoor were all set to marry until the actress realised that she would have to give up her career to be with the actor.
‘Main thodi rubabwali thi’: When Mumtaz spoke about her brief affair after feeling lonely in marriage; vulnerability's role in infidelity
May 08, 2025 4:29 pm
Speaking about her husband’s infidelity, she said, “It’s quite common for men to have affairs discreetly. My husband had only one.”
Shashi Kapoor refused to work with me because he thought of me as 'Dara Singh ki heroine': Mumtaz
May 03, 2025 3:37 pm
Mumtaz has previously talked about Bollywood ostracizing her and how her female contemporaries did not support her in her journey.
'Won't play Shah Rukh Khan's mother in a film': Mumtaz has a rule about on-screen sons being at least 20 years younger than her
May 01, 2025 12:50 pm
Shah Rukh Khan had once said that his first crush was Mumtaz; the veteran actor reflected on this comment, and refused to play his mother on screen.
Mumtaz's in-laws forbade her from acting when she was making Rs 7.5 lakh per film, was the highest paid actor: 'I quit too soon'
April 30, 2025 9:44 pm
Mumtaz recently revealed that she quit acting not by choice but owing to pressure from her in-laws, who forbade her from pursuing a film career post marriage.
'Sharmila Tagore and I were never friendly': Mumtaz admits she didn't enquire about Saif Ali Khan's well-being after attack, says, 'I call nobody'
April 30, 2025 5:06 pm
Mumtaz opened up on the competition between her and Sharmila Tagore, and also spoke about their rivalry over starring opposite the late superstar Rajesh Khanna in films.
Yash Chopra asked Mumtaz to marry him '1000 times', but she friend-zoned him: 'Aye moti, I love you yaar, marry me'
April 30, 2025 1:21 pm
Mumtaz said that she spurned Yash Chopra's advances because she wasn't romantically attracted to him. She was, however, attracted to Shammi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna.
