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Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mumtaz breaks down recalling her final meeting with Shammi Kapoor: ‘Agle janam mein milenge'
Actor Mumtaz and Shammi Kapoor worked together in the film Brahmachari. The two made headlines at the time due to their rumoured relationship. Now, in an interview with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz has revealed that Shammi once proposed to her and opened up about their final meeting before his death. (Also Read: Mumtaz will make a Bollywood comeback under one condition: 'Buddhi ka role to karne wali nahi hoon') Talking about how their romance blossomed, Mumtaz revealed that Shammi had proposed to her. However, as his father was strict, he asked her to quit films—something she wasn't ready to do as she wanted to continue working. Mumtaz broke down in tears while recalling her last meeting with Shammi Kapoor. She said, 'He was very ill. It was his last birthday. I was invited by his wife. She said, 'It's his wish that you attend the party.' I was shopping in Bandra at the time and I said I would definitely come. I went there with Asha Patel. He was sitting on a chair, and he was still drinking. From afar, I asked him, 'Why are you still drinking when you're not well?' And that's when I realised he wouldn't live for long. Then I said, 'Okay, enjoy yourself.' He wanted to be happy.' She added, 'I didn't say much to him. I sat beside him for a while and told him to take care of himself. It was very sad to see him dying. Agar kehte hain agle janam mein milte hain toh milenge (If it's said people meet in another life, then perhaps we will). If it's true, I don't know. But he was a wonderful person. He was a little fussy, but such a handsome man. If he had wanted, he could have had many women, but he was very choosy. I think he was incredibly good looking.' Shammi Kapoor was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on 7 August 2011, suffering from chronic kidney failure. He was placed on a ventilator for several days, but sadly passed away on 14 August 2011, at the age of 79. Mumtaz made her acting debut at the age of 11 with the film Lajwanti in 1958. She went on to act in films like Faulad (1963) and Daku Mangal Singh, but these roles led to her being typecast in the industry as a 'stunt heroine', stalling her early career. Despite the setbacks, she rose to become one of the leading actresses in Hindi cinema with hits such as Bandhan, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona, and Hare Rama Hare Krishna, among others.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumtaz Shares her condition for Bollywood comeback: ‘Buddhi ka role toh karne waali nahi hoon'
Bollywood actress enthralled audiences with her performances on the silver screen during the 1960s and 1970s. She has now opened up about the possibility of returning to cinema and the kind of roles she would like to play. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The actress emphasised that she is not willing to play a mother's role in a film. Mumtaz about her come back In a recent conversation with Instant Bollywood, Mumtaz addressed the kind of roles she would be open to taking up. She made it clear that she is not interested in conventional, age-based roles that do not align with her self-image. 'Main filmon mein buddhi ka role toh karne waali nahi hoon. Aur jaisi main lagti hoon vaisa role offer hua nahi. Jab hoga tab sochungi. I want a role that fits my looks. Mujhe vaise offer nahi aaye jaise mujhe chahiye. Main kisi ki maa ka role karne waali nahi hoon. No,' she stated. Veteran actress Mumtaz opens up about her extra-marital affair: 'It was just a temporary phase' Netizens react The video went viral online, and fans had mixed reactions to her statement. 'OMG, I so want to see Mumtaz ma'am back on screen,' one fan commented on the video, while another praised, 'Love her honesty and bindaas attitude.' Another wrote, 'She looks awesome even at this age.' Social media was full of praise for her confidence at this stage in life. Mumtaz's career Mumtaz began her film career as a child artist in the late 1950s with Lajwanti and Sone Ki Chidiya. She went on to appear in 'Ram Aur Shyam' (1967), 'Mere Hamdam Mere Dost' (1968), and 'Brahmachari' (1968). She stepped away from films in 1976 after starring in Nagin. Her brief return in 1990 with 'Aandhiyan' marked her final film appearance before she settled down in London with her husband, businessman Mayur Madhvani . In 2010, she made an appearance in Namrata Singh Gujral's docudrama '1 a Minute'.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mumtaz will make a Bollywood comeback under one condition: ‘Buddhi ka role to karne wali nahi hoon'
Veteran actor Mumtaz, who captivated audiences with her timeless charm and screen presence in the '60s and '70s, has addressed the long-standing question of whether she will return to the silver screen. In an interview with Instant Bollywood, the actor also spoke about not receiving the kind of roles she is looking for. (Also Read: When India's highest-paid actress was forced to leave Bollywood, forbidden by in-laws: Story of star who 'quit too soon') Speaking about the type of roles she would consider for her comeback, Mumtaz said, 'Main filmon mein buddhi ka role toh karne vaali nahi hoon. Aur jaisi main lagti hun vaisa role offer hua nahi. Jab hoga tab sochungi. I want a role that fits my looks. Mujhe vaise offer nahi aaye jaise mujhe chahiye. Main kisi ki maa ka role karne waali nahi hun. No. (I'm not going to play an old woman in films. And I haven't been offered a role that suits how I look. When something does come along, I'll think about it. I want a role that fits my personality and presence. I haven't received offers that match what I'm looking for. I'm not going to play someone's mother).' Fans reacted warmly to her statement. One commented, 'OMG, I so want to see Mumtaz ma'am back on screen.' Another wrote, 'Love her honesty and bindaas attitude.' A third comment read, 'She looks awesome even at this age.' Another said, 'Love her confidence.' Mumtaz began her acting journey at the age of 11 with films like Lajwanti (1958), Sone Ki Chidiya (1958), and had small roles in Stree (1961) and Sehra (1963). She was initially typecast as a "stunt film heroine", which stalled her early career. However, after the success of Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968), and Brahmachari (1968), she achieved her breakthrough in 1969 with Do Raaste. She soon established herself as a leading lady in Bollywood. However, in 1976, after Rajkumar Kohli's Nagin, Mumtaz took a sabbatical and returned to the screen in 1990 with Aandhiyan. The actor retired from films and settled in London with her husband, Ugandan businessman Mayur Madhvani.
