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India.com
3 days ago
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'She had no...': Mumtaz reveals Meena Kumari sold her Mumbai bungalow due to...
Bollywood industry will forever be incomplete without its beautiful diva actresses. Whether it is Madhubala, Mumtaz, Rekha, or Zeenat Aman, Sridevi, all these actresses across generations have given superhit films and also changed the winds in the industry. One among these famous actresses was Meena Kumari. Meena was among the top actresses of her time. Every director wanted to cast her. The legendary actress did some of the iconic movies including Pakeezah, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Baiju Bawra and more. Meena Kumari shared a very close relationship with actress Mumtaz. Recently, Mumtaz opened up about the rumour of Meena Kumari going bankrupt and that's why she sold her bungalow to her. In 1972, Meena Kumari was a part of producer Saawan Kumar Tak's new project Gomti Ke Kinare. However, during that time, the actress was battling with alcoholism and her health had taken a hit. Because of Meena's deteriorating health, the shoot of the film was extended, giving a financial dent to the producer. In order to help Saawan, Meena decided to sell her Bandra bungalow, and it was bought by none other than Mumtaz. However, as soon as the news went out, people started assuming that Meena Kumari went bankrupt. In an interview with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz shed light on the matter and said, 'There are a lot of misconceptions about this incident.' Explaining what happened, the veteran actress said, 'Saawan Kumar Tak was her good friend. While making the film, the project faced some financial issues. There was a shortage of funds.' Mumtaz was yet to get her remuneration for the film. Mumtaz said, 'During those days, I used to charge Rs 7.5 lakh per film. I was the highest-paid actress. They were yet to pay me about Rs 5 lakh. It was during this time, when an extremely sick Meena Kumari asked, 'Mumtaz, would you mind if I give you my bungalow instead of your due payment?' At first, I hesitated, because it was a home she had built for herself, but she kept saying that she wouldn't be around for much longer due to her illness. I eventually took it.' Mumtaz added, 'All the news which claims she went bankrupt and that is why she sold her bungalow are false. She just knew she doesn't have any family, so she thought she better give away that bungalow to me than leaving it abandoned. I guess that house was quite lucky for me. I did well in my career after moving in.'
Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘Meena Kumari knew she would die soon, that's why she sold her Bandra bungalow to me', says Mumtaz: ‘She was not bankrupt'
In 1972, producer Saawan Kumar Tak announced a new project Gomti Ke Kinare. The film's star, Meena Kumari, insisted that he also direct the film. She was battling with alcoholism and her health had taken a hit. Meena's deteriorating health extended the film's shoot, causing Saawan to run out of money. To help her friend, Meena Kumari decided to sell her Bandra bungalow, which was eventually bought by her co-star Mumtaz. Meena Kumari's decision fuelled speculation. Some claimed she was bankrupt, other said Mumtaz helped Meena by buying her property. Now, Mumtaz has reacted to these claims by sharing her version of the story. In an interview with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz shared, 'There are lot of misconceptions about this incident.' Explaining what really happened, Mumtaz said, 'Saawan Kumar Tak was her good friend. While making the film, the project faced some financial issues. There was shortage of funds.' Mumtaz was yet to be paid her fees. 'During those days, I used to charge Rs 7.5 lakh per film. I was the highest paid actress. They were yet to pay me about Rs 5 lakh. It was during this time, when an extremely sick Meena Kumari asked, 'Mumtaz, would you mind if I give you my bungalow instead of your due payment?' At first I hesitated, because it was a home she had built for herself, but she kept saying that she wouldn't be around for much longer due to her illness. I eventually took it.' ALSO READ | Shabana Azmi was denied a flat because of her faith, Javed Akhtar reflects on bitterness of Partition: 'Apne girebaan mein jhaanko' Mumtaz added, 'All the news which claims she went bankrupt and that is why she sold her bungalow are false. She just knew she doesn't have any family, so she thought she better give away that bungalow to me than leaving it abandoned. I guess that house was quite lucky for me. I did well in my career after moving in.' Previously, talking about the incident, Saawan Kumar Tak told Filmfare, 'I told Meena Kumari, 'Because of the delay in shoot, I have exhausted all the finances.' She said, 'Don't worry.' I needed one and half lakh rupees. After five to six days, she gave me the amount saying, 'I am not giving you charity. You can return the money.' Later, I came to know that she had sold her bungalow in Bandra to Mumtaz to give me that money.' Gomti Ke Kinare was her last release post her death in March 1972. The film, however, didn't work at the box office.
India.com
27-05-2025
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The girl in photo was once Bollywood's superstar, was highest paid actress, lost all money, was unable to pay hospital bill, died due to...
The girl in photo was once Bollywood's superstar, was highest paid actress, lost all money, was unable to pay hospital bill, died due to... Meena Kumari was one of the most celebrated actresses of her time. Known as the 'Tragedy of Queen' of Indian cinema, her life was marked by incredible talent, deep anguish and a tragic end. One the highest-paid actresses of her time, Meena Kumari's filmography includes some of the most iconic films including Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Aarti, Baiju Bawra, Parineeta, and Main Chup Rahungi. The actress died of cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 39. Her last days were marked by illness and solitude. She was also struggling financially, so much so, that her family didn't have Rs 3500 to pay at the hospital after she passed away. In a throwback interview with a news portal, Director Bimal Roy's daughter Rinki Roy Bhattacharya revealed that Meena Kumari breathed her last on the afternoon of March 31, 1972 at 3:25 pm in St Elizabeth's nursing home. During that time, the actress and her family was penniless. They were required to have Rs 3500 to release her body. Rinki further said that the doctor had to support them so that the family could inhume the remains. Despite garnering success in professional world, Meena Kumari's personal life was full of challenges. Her marriage to Kamal Amrohi was marked by conflict and unhappiness. According to reports, Amrohi was abusive and controlling, which led to emotional distress in Meena's life. Her struggles with alcohol began following their separation, which ultimately started affecting her health. By the time of her death, Meena Kumari didn't have enough money to pay her medical bills, and her lack of financial management left her in a terrible state.
India.com
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Actress Meena Kumari bought 2.5-acre plot in Mumbai's Pali Hill in 1959; here's why the property is going viral
Director Kamal Amrohi, who has delivered back-to-back hits like Mahal, Pakeezah, Daaera, was married to Meena Kumari. They met during the filming of 1952's Tamasha. Veteran actor Ashok Kumar introduced them. They fell in love and married in the same year. Their love story has been discussed several times in the past, and it has now again come into the news for a reason. When they were alive, Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi purchased a land measuring over 11,000 square yards at Pali Hill in Bandra. It was priced around Rs 5 lac at that time. The land was leased to the Cozihome Co-operative Housing Society Limited in 1966, who built five buildings at a rent of Rs 8,835 per month. 162 families In 1990, Amrohi terminated the lease agreement, claiming that the society had failed to pay the agreed rent and had defaulted in payments. The society said they paid less rent because some of the land did not belong to the owner. In 1991, Kamal Amrohi filed a suit to vacate the land as the rent was outstanding. The outstanding rent was Rs 66,060. Amrohi died two years after filing the case, but his children continued the legal battle. On April 23, 2025, the Small Cause Court of Bandra gave its verdict in favour of Kamal Amrohi's son, builder Tajdar Amrohi and Arham Land Developers. Tajdar said that they won the case. The society, with 162 families, has been asked to vacate the place within six months after a 33-year-long legal battle.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Relief to Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari's kin as local court orders society to evict leased land
Mumbai, In a legal dispute spanning over three decades, a local court here has ordered a housing society to evict the land it had leased in 1966 from yesteryear Bollywood couple Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari in Bandra. The appellate bench of the Court of Small Causes in Bandra has ruled in favour of Amrohi's son, Tajdar Amrohi, and ordered the 162-member society to hand over possession of the land in the posh Pali Hill locality within six months. The order was passed on April 23. Additional Chief Judge Ashish Ayachit and Judge D R Mali held that the society failed to pay the contractual rent regularly and has hence committed default. "The society has consciously committed a breach of the covenants of the indenture of lease regarding the payment of contractual rent," the order said. "The defendant society was not ready and willing to pay the arrears of rent, and they failed to comply with the provision of section 12 of the Bombay Rent Act. Therefore, the plaintiffs are entitled to a decree of eviction," it said. Meena Kumari married Amrohi in 1952, and the couple purchased the land measuring over 11,000 square yards at Pali Hill in suburban Bandra in 1959. The land was leased to the Cozihome Co-operative Housing Society Limited in 1966 for the construction of buildings at a rent of ₹8,835 per month. In 1990, Amrohi terminated the lease agreement, claiming that the society had failed to pay the agreed rent and had defaulted in payments. A year later, he filed a suit seeking eviction of the society and possession of the land. In October 2007, the Court of Small Causes in Bandra passed an order in favour of Amrohi and passed a decree of eviction against the society, which challenged the order before the appellate bench. The appellate bench has held that the trial court's order of eviction was "proper and correct". The society has been ordered to hand over possession of the land within six months. The society is planning to challenge this order before the Bombay High Court.
