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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Dara Singh blamed Bollywood for snatching Mumtaz from him, after the duo broke up as she became a star
Dara Singh stepped into Bollywood with his debut film 'Sangdil' in 1952 and went on to showcase his versatility in movies like 'Main Maa Punjab Dee', 'Guru Gobind Singh', 'Qahar', 'Zulmi', 'Hudd Kar Di', 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and many others. Known primarily as a wrestler, Dara was also gentle at heart, and at one point, he fell for actress Mumtaz . However, the romance and their relationship didn't last long, here's why. Their paths crossed when the makers of Dara's second film, 'Faulad', were looking for a leading lady. Although his debut had fared well, none of the top actresses agreed to star opposite him. At the time, Mumtaz was taking on small roles in films and accepted the offer. 'Faulad' hit the theatres in 1963, marking the first on-screen pairing of Dara and Mumtaz. During its making, whispers about their off-screen closeness began circulating. The two often spent time together on set, quickly becoming a favourite topic of gossip columns. Back then, Mumtaz had not yet made a name for herself and was largely known for minor appearances. But after 'Faulad' released, her popularity surged, and she began landing a slew of film offers. Her packed schedule left little time for Dara, and the growing distance eventually led to their separation. The split deeply affected Dara, who later remarked, 'Bollywood snatched Mumtaz from me.' Dara Singh had first gotten married just when he was 14. It was an arranged one to Bachno Kaur in 1937. A decade later, they parted ways, and later in 1961, he married Surjit Kaur. Together, they had three sons and three daughters. On the other hand, after Mumtaz became a star, she was in a relationship with Shammi Kapoor but it was still the beginning of her career. The duo had met on the sets of 'Brahmachari'. The actress has confessed in several interviews that Shammi had proposed to her but she rejected his proposal because the women in the Kapoor family were not allowed to act that time. She wouldn't be allowed to work after marriage and hence she chose her career over marrying him. The actress later got married to businessman Mayur Madhvani.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Dara Singh's love story with Mumtaz during 'Faulad' film didn't last?
Deedar Singh Randhawa, better known as Dara Singh , was a well-known name in India. He became famous for playing the role of 'Hanuman' in Ramanand Sagar's TV show Ramayan. Along with being a popular actor, he was also a world champion wrestler and continued wrestling until he was 55. Dara Singh's Bollywood journey and love story Dara Singh started his Bollywood career with the film Sangdil in 1952. He showed his talent as an actor in many films like Main Maa Punjab Dee, Guru Gobind Singh, Qahar, Zulmi, Hudd Kar Di, and Kal Ho Naa Ho. Even though he was a strong wrestler, he had a gentle heart. He once fell in love with actress Mumtaz , but their relationship didn't last long. How Dara Singh met Mumtaz Dara Singh met Mumtaz when the producers of his second film 'Faulad' were searching for a female lead. Although Dara's first film had done well, top actresses refused to work with him in Faulad. At that time, Mumtaz was playing small roles in movies and agreed to act alongside him. Rumours of romance on the sets of 'Faulad' Dara and Mumtaz worked together in Faulad, which was released in 1963. Soon after filming began, rumours spread that the two were in love. They were often seen spending time together on set, and their bond quickly became a topic of gossip. Fame created distance At the time of 'Faulad', Mumtaz was still a newcomer doing small roles. But after the film's success, her career took off, and she started receiving many offers. With her busy schedule, she had little time for Dara Singh. The growing distance eventually led to their breakup. Heartbroken, Dara once shared how deeply it affected him. Dara Singh's personal life and marriages Singh's first marriage was arranged when he was just 14 years old. He tied the knot with Bachno Kaur in 1937. However, after ten years, the couple separated. In 1961, he married Surjit Kaur. Together, they built a happy family and became parents to three sons and three daughters. Singh's journey from farmlands to wrestling fame Born into a family of farmers, Dara Singh discovered his passion for wrestling early on and often took part in local village competitions. Known as Rustam-e-Hind, he fought around 500 matches in his career. Two of his most memorable victories include defeating Australian wrestler King Kong in 1956 and world champion Lou Thesz in 1968. His political journey and legacy In 1998, Dara Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and made history as the first person from the sports category to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2003 to 2009. Beyond his wrestling and acting career, he was also the president of the All India Jat Samaj and the Bombay Jat Samaj. Dara Singh passed away in 2012 after suffering a cardiac arrest, leaving behind a rich legacy in both sports and politics. What happened when Mumtaz refused Shammi Kapoor's marriage proposal? Actress reveals!
