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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Jeetendra refused to work with this 'B-grade' actress, then director crushed his arrogance, asked him to…, she is…
Bollywood actor Jeetendra has starred in over 200 films in over six decades, The legendary actor once dominated the box office during his prime; he even challenged Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, and Dharmendra's stardom. But many may not know that Jeetendra once rejected working with a B-grade actress? Yes, you read that right, despite doing close to 200 films, Jeetendra once refused to work with an actress from the B-grade industry. However, Jeetendra's ego came to an early end soon after a director bashed him. Let's know which actress he refused to work with. The actress in question is none other than Bollywood's famous actress Mumtaz, who was one of the most popular actresses of her time. Not only based on acting but also with her unique style, Mumtaz made her name in the world of cinema. Although this journey was not easy, there was a time when she worked as a background dancer and did multiple supporting roles. But after some time, she received multiple offers for lead roles. Mumtaz recently revealed in an interview that Jeetendra did not want to work with her. In 1967, filmmaker V. Shantaram starred Mumtaz as the lead actress in his film 'Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti', and Jeetendra was paired with her. V. Shantaram clearly said to Jeetendra that 'The heroine will remain here; if you don't want to do this film, then you can leave.' Shantaram had full faith in Mumtaz's art, acting, and beauty. He had known her since childhood. Recalling this incident, Mumtaz said, 'Sorry, Jeetu, but this is true.' She further said that in those times, no big hero was ready to work with me. In such a situation, Dilip Kumar saw her work and agreed to work with Mumtaz in the movie 'Ram Aur Shyam'. Mumtaz further said that if Dilip Kumar ji had not done this, she would probably never have become an actress. After Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti, Jeetendra and Mumtaz worked together in many films such as Jigri (1969), Maa Aur Mamta, Khilona (1970), Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari, Chahat Aur Kathputli (1971), Roop Tera Mastana (1972), and Nagin (1976).
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Mumtaz Reveals Yash Chopra 'Liked' Her, Proposed Marriage: ‘I Said No...'
Last Updated: Mumtaz reveals Yash Chopra once proposed to her, says she declined to focus on work. Veteran Bollywood star Mumtaz, who reigned as one of the highest-paid actresses during the 1970s, recently made a surprising revelation about legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. In a candid chat with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz shared that Chopra once proposed marriage to her — back when he was just starting out in the industry. 'Yash ji used to genuinely like me very much," she said, recalling the moment. 'He was an assistant at that time under his brother, BR Chopra. He used to like me. I'm not saying I was very beautiful, I was reasonable, so he used to like me. I was young and he was an assistant. Unhone bohut sharafat se, tameez se mujhe shaadi offer kari. He said, 'Moti Moti, I love you', and I said, 'No, I want to focus on work, I wanted to get somewhere'." The Khilona star added that she had deep respect for the filmmaker. 'Bohut hi acche insaan the. Unke jaisa accha insaan aur director bohut kum hai. Unka beta Aditya bhi ab accha director hai. Par unone bohut izzat se mujhe shaadi offer ki thi, aisa nahi ki line maar rahe hai. Voh bohut shareef insaan the. Fir jab unhone shaadi ki, toh main unki shaadi mein bhi gayi. We were very, very good friends." Mumtaz eventually married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974. The couple has two daughters. Following her marriage, she stepped away from acting and took a 13-year-long break. Now, the iconic actress is considering a comeback—but with conditions. Speaking to Instant Bollywood recently, Mumtaz shared that she's yet to receive a role that suits her image or personality. She's not interested in stereotypical roles of older women unless they genuinely resonate with her. She explained, she would only return to acting 'for a character that truly suits her presence" and made it clear that she's 'not willing to take on the role of someone's mother unless the part resonates with her expectations." About the Author Shreyanka Mazumdar First Published: June 01, 2025, 07:42 IST
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Mumtaz says Yash Chopra proposed marriage to her but she wanted to focus on career: ‘Unhone kabhi line nahi maari'
Veteran actor Mumtaz was the highest-paid actor in the 1970s. She established herself as a leading lady with hit films such as Do Raaste, Bandhan, Khilona, and more. In an interview with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz revealed that filmmaker Yash Chopra had once proposed marriage to her, but she turned down the proposal as she wanted to focus on her work. (Also Read: Mumtaz breaks down recalling her final meeting with Shammi Kapoor: 'Agle janam mein milenge') Mumtaz recalled Yash Chopra proposing marriage to her and said, "Yash ji used to genuinely like me very much. He was an assistant at that time under his brother, BR Chopra. He used to like me. I'm not saying I was very beautiful, I was reasonable, so he used to like me. I was young and he was an assistant. Unhone bohut sharafat se, tameez se mujhe shaadi offer kari (He very decently and respectfully proposed marriage to me). He said, 'Moti Moti, I love you', and I said, 'No, I want to focus on work, I wanted to get somewhere'." She added, 'Bohut hi acche insaan the. Unke jaisa accha insaan aur director bohut kum hai. Unka beta Aditya bhi ab accha director hai. Par unone bohut izzat se mujhe shaadi offer ki thi, aisa nahi ki line maar rahe hai. Voh bohut shareef insaan the. Fir jab unhone shaadi ki, toh main unki shaadi mein bhi gayi. We were very, very good friends (He was a very good person. There are very few good people and directors like him. His son Aditya is also a good director now. But he had very respectfully proposed marriage to me—it wasn't like he was hitting on me. He was a very decent man. Later, when he got married, I even attended his wedding).' Mumtaz later married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974 and has two daughters with him. She took a 13-year sabbatical from acting after her marriage. Recently, in an interview with Instant Bollywood, Mumtaz talked about her comeback and made it clear that she is not interested in playing elderly roles on screen. She stated that she hasn't yet been offered a role that aligns with her appearance or personality. Mumtaz said that while she is open to a comeback, it would only be for a character that truly suits her presence. She also emphasised that she is not willing to take on the role of someone's mother unless the part resonates with her expectations.
India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This Dilip Kumar heroine whom Jeetendra refused to work with, he asked the director to cast someone else, the actress then..., her name is...
This Dilip Kumar heroine whom Jeetendra refused to work with, he asked the director to cast someone else, the actress then..., her name is... Mumtaz began her acting career at a very young age. Initially, she worked as a background dancer and then acted in supporting roles for few years. After she bagged her first lead role in Faulad (1963), the actress catapulted to fame and starred in several hit films including Khilona, Loafer, Aap Ki Kasam and more. The veteran actress recently shared an anecdote about her early career during an interview. Mumtaz revealed that she was cast as the lead actress opposite Jeetendra in the 1967 film Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti. However, Jeetendra wasn't happy with director V Shantaram's decision to cast her the film. While speaking to Radio Nasha Offical, the actress recalled how Shantaram went against Jeetendra's decision, and asked him to leave the film if he doesn't want to work with her. Mumtaz recalled, 'He said, 'Why are you taking Mumtaz?' Shantaram said, 'I think she has got all the qualities of becoming a heroine. She is beautiful, she dances well, she is a good actress and I like her'. Jeetu was like 'No, no. Can't we cast someone else?' Shantaram told him, 'She will be the heroine. If you don't want to do it, then you can leave the film.' Mumtaz revealed that initially Shantaram's daughter Rajshree was hired to do the film, but she quit the project as she was planning to get married. However, ignoring all his objections, Shantaram went ahead and cast Mumtaz as the lead actress. While looking into the camera, Mumtaz apologised to Jeetendra for exposing this, 'I am sorry Jeetu that I am saying that, but that's what's true.' She said. In the same conversation, Mumtaz appreciated Dilip Kumar and Mehmood for guiding her in the early days of her career. She shared that no superstar was ready to work with her back then but Dilip Kumar trusted her and cast her in Ram Aur Sham. She said, 'Dilip Kumar looked at the reel and said, 'She is beautiful and she dances well. I will do the film with her.' I'm very thankful to him. When he agreed to do the film with me that's why I could become an actor. If he would have said 'no', I couldn't have become an actor.' Mumtaz added, 'When he agreed to do the film with me, nobody else refused. Everybody worked with me after that.'
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Subhash Ghai asked for interest, Sanjeev Kumar helped Shatrughan Sinha with Rs 10 lakh: ‘I don't like to beg anybody'
In the shiny world of Bollywood, it's easy to believe that all stars live a life of fame and fortune. But even the biggest names have gone through tough times. One such story comes from veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who was once in such deep financial trouble that he considered selling his house. This lesser-known chapter of his life is revealed in his biography 'Anything But Khamosh', where he speaks openly about how things had become so bad that he was ready to give up his flat, until a kind friend from the same Bollywood stepped in to help him out. When everything was falling apart Back in the 1980s, Shatrughan Sinha was one of the most popular stars in the country. Yet, there was a time when he urgently needed Rs 10 lakh and had nowhere to turn. 'I am very self-respecting and don't like to beg anybody for anything,' he said in the book. Thinking of selling his flat, he turned to his wife, Poonam Sinha, who strongly opposed the idea. Still in need of money, he decided to ask filmmaker Subhash Ghai for help. But instead of offering a helping hand, Ghai made it clear that any loan would come with strings attached. 'You have to pay me interest on that,' he told Shatrughan. This response left the actor disheartened, but thankfully, someone else was watching. A quiet but powerful gesture It was Sanjeev Kumar, the respected actor known for films like 'Khilona', 'Koshish', and 'Yehi Hai Zindagi' — who noticed something was wrong. He saw the stress on Shatrughan's face and asked what was troubling him. That moment became a turning point. As the 'Vishwanath' actor recalled, 'My friend, philosopher and guide called Sanjeev Kumar who is no more, saw me looking pensive and anxious and asked me what the matter was. When I told him about my problem, he merely asked me when I would be able to return it. I told him upfront, 'I don't know, whenever I'm in a position to do so'.' The very next morning, help arrived in an unexpected way. A 'Video Cassette' full of hope There was a knock on Sinha's door, and in walked Sanjeev's secretary, Jamnadasji. What he carried didn't look special, just something wrapped in a newspaper. 'Jamnadasji came with something wrapped in a newspaper and said, 'Bhai (Sir) has sent you a video cassette'. There was no video cassette inside but I found wrapped in it the amount I needed. Sanjeev Kumar had simply sent it across without even telling me about it.' The thoughtful gesture touched Shatrughan deeply. But what moved him even more was Sanjeev's response when asked about interest,'Where's the question of interest between friends?' A debt from the heart Shatrughan agreed to return the money 'when able', and Sanjeev never pressured him about it. Over time, he gave back small portions whenever asked. But even today, Shatrughan admits the full amount may not have been returned. 'Some amount is still pending. But once he passed away, to whom could I have given the money? His estate had been torn apart.' These words show not only his honesty but also the deep regret of not being able to fully repay a friend who helped him without question. Who was Sanjeev Kumar? Sanjeev Kumar, who made his lead debut in 1965 with 'Nishan', had a successful career spanning nearly 25 years. His memorable performances in films like 'Dastak', 'Trishna', 'Qatl' and 'Naya Din Nai Raat' earned him both awards and admiration. He won two National Film Awards for Best Actor, for 'Dastak' in 1970 and 'Koshish' in 1972. He passed away at just 47 in 1985, following a massive heart attack. But his warmth, kindness, and friendship continue to live on in stories like this one. EXCLUSIVE | Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi On Bhool Chuk Maaf, Stree 2 Pressure & Gen Z Love Woes
