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India Today
2 hours ago
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- India Today
7 lesser-known facts about Bollywood icon Mumtaz
7 lesser-known facts about Bollywood icon Mumtaz July 31, 2025 Mumtaz was born on July 31, 1947, in Bombay and made her first on-screen appearance as a child artist at the age of 5 in Sanskar (1952). By the time she was 7, she acted in Yasmin (1955), followed by roles in Lajwanti (1958), Sone Ki Chidiya (1958), and Stree (1961). Her parents separated just a year after her birth, and she was brought up by her mother, who moved in with Mumtaz's grandmother and aunt. Mumtaz's first film as an adult was Gehra Daag (1963), directed by OP Ralhan. In 1964 alone, she featured in as many as eight films. Over her 15-year-long career, Mumtaz acted in more than 100 films. Interestingly, Mumtaz once turned down a film opposite Amitabh Bachchan, back when he was still seen as an 'unsuccessful' newcomer. She married millionaire Mayur Madhvani in 1974 and soon after, stepped away from the film industry to complete her remaining projects.
News18
12 hours ago
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- News18
Jackie Shroff Has A Sweet Wish For Mumtaz On Her Birthday: ‘Happiness Always'
Jackie Shroff posted a reel featuring her throwback pictures with the song Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera. Jackie Shroff has just sent people on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he celebrated veteran actress Mumtaz Askari Madhvani, aka Mumtaz's birthday today, July 31. The legendary star, who is known for her roles in Ram Aur Shyam, Bandhan and Do Raaste, turned 78 this year. To pay tribute to her on this special occasion, the Dil Hi Toh Hai actor shared a retro-themed reel on his Instagram Stories, featuring some throwback photos of the veteran actress. The reel was a beautiful montage of a few vintage photos of Mumtaz, including images from some of her glamorous photo shoots, while others were stills from her films. With signature kohl-rimmed eyes, graceful expressions and timeless style, she looked out of this world. Jackie Shroff posted the reel to the song, Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera, from her 1965 romantic drama Mere Sanam, co-starring Biswajeet, Pran and Asha Parekh. Sharing the video, the actor kept his birthday wish for Mumtaz sweet and simple. He wrote, 'Happiness Always," followed by a blue heart emoticon. Who Is Veteran Actress Mumtaz? Mumtaz's career in showbiz started at a very early age. She got introduced into the industry through her sister's husband, Randhawa, who was the brother of wrestler and actor Dara Singh. She stepped into the film industry as a child artist in the 1950s film Sone Ki Chidiya. Mumtaz was 16 when she first bagged a role as a lead actress. In her nearly two-decade-long career, she worked in a number of films, including Aadmi Aur Insaan, Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona, Tere Mere Sapne, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Apna Desh, Loafer, Chor Machaye Shor, Roti and Prem Kahani. Mumtaz left films after her marriage to businessman Mayur Madhwani in 1974. She was only 19 back then. The couple has two daughters, Natasha Madhwani and Tanya Madhwani. The elder one is married to actor Fardeen Khan. What's Jackie Shroff Up To These Days? The 68-year-old actor, who has been in the industry for over four decades, was most recently in Housefull 5, featuring an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, among others, and Tanvi the Great, directed by Anupam Kher. He was also seen in Hunter season 2, led by Suniel Shetty. Currently, he has Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, in the pipeline. First Published: July 31, 2025, 15:05 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Mumtaz didn't leave her husband despite him cheating, she also ended up having an extra-marital affair: 'I was feeling lonely, but it was temporary'
Mumtaz who is known for a number of movies like 'Aap Ki Kasam', 'Do Raaste', 'Loafer', 'Roti', 'Saccha Jutha' amidst others. The actress is also loved for her candidness off screen and how honest, upfront she is while talking about her life and co-stars. Mumtaz has spoken about her relationship with Shammi Kapoor in several interviews. She confessed that Shammi had proposed to her but she did not accept his proposal as the women in the Kapoor house were not allowed to act. She would have lost out on her career. The actress later married businessman Mayur Madhvani. In an old chat with ETimes, Mumtaz had admitted that she got married because she believed that every woman should marry at a certain time and she just seized that moment. She said, "Several heroines of that time didn't get married. They're still single. I found a good man who loved me, so I chucked it all. I was fed up of films.' Her in-laws didn't want her to work after marriage and she was the highest paid actresses that time. " Mumtaz admitted that her in-laws didn't want her to work, and she accepted their wishes despite being among the highest-paid actors at that time. She said, "At the time of my marriage, the Madhvani family said that I couldn't continue working. So I quit my job and got married at a time when I was the highest-paid actress. Who else charged Rs 7.5 lakh per film? Yet, when they said I can't work anymore, I left the job. My family members were not selfish people who kept pushing me to keep working to bring in more money. I actually respect my family for letting go of a girl who was making crores at that time." However, not everything was great in her marriage. The actress admitted that her husband cheated on her but she did not leave him. "I was not going to give up a marriage because of a stray incident. My husband is not a flirt; he's a good-looking man. He made a mistake. Rather than dumping him, I chose to be by his side.' In an interview with Pinkvilla, Mumtaz had further spoken about it and said, "It's quite common for men to have affairs discreetly. My husband had only one.' She revealed that her husband had confessed to liking a girl in the US but had assured her that he would never leave her. 'I respect him for being honest with me,' she said. She also admitted that due to her husband's infidelity, she was deeply hurt and came to Mumbai. That's when she also met someone and had a brief affair which didn't last very long. She confessed, "After the episode, I began feeling lonely. Main thodi rubabwali thi. I felt hurt. So, I flew down to India. When you're amidst thorns and someone comes along with a rose, you do get carried away. But it was nothing serious. Just a temporary phase, which ended soon. '
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
She was the highest-paid actress in Bollywood, Rajesh Khanna's ‘right hand', left it all at 28: ‘His family said I couldn't work…'
Leaving a Flourishing Career Behind Accepting the Reality of an Actress's Career Span Adapting to a New Life and Traditions Facing Turmoil Within Her Marriage Coping with Betrayal and a Momentary Escape A Brief Return to the Screen and Final Goodbye She was at the top of her career, with box-office hits such as 'Aap Ki Kasam,' 'Khilona,' 'Do Raaste,' 'Roti,' etc. to her kitty, charging as high as Rs 7.5 lakh per film. Yet Mumtaz didn't think twice, when she bid adieu to Bollywood and decided to focus on home and hearth after she tied the knot with Ugandan businessman Mayur Madhvani. In an old interview with ETimes, the actress explained why she took such a drastic decision to step away from a thriving said there was a pragmatic reason why she made the decision to marry at the peak of her career. She firmly believed that there's a right time for every woman to settle down, and when her moment arrived, she embraced it. Looking back at her contemporaries who remained single, she acknowledged that her path was different. Having found a partner who truly cared for her, she made the decision to leave the film industry behind. At that point, she had grown weary of the demands and chaos of the film world and felt ready for a quieter chapter in life.'I found a good man who loved me, so I chucked it all. I was fed up with films,' she told frequent on-screen collaborator, Rajesh Khanna, with whom she delivered multiple blockbusters, mourned the loss of his number one leading a chat with Pinkvilla, she said that when news of her retirement broke out, Rajesh Khanna lamented, 'I lost my right hand!' She added, 'Kaka was too proud a man to say it to my face.'Incidentally, each of their films struck gold at the box-office. 'None of my films with Kaka flopped (from Do Raaste to Prem Kahani between 1969-1975). We didn't give a single dud. Shayad hamare sitare milte the (Maybe our stars aligned). We were lucky for each other,' she the peak of her career, Mumtaz was the highest-paid actress in the industry. Yet, when her future in-laws expressed their disapproval of her continuing to act, she gave it all up. The Madhvani family made it clear that acting would not be part of her future, and she complied with their wishes. At the young age of 28, while commanding a fee of Rs. 7.5 lakh per film—a sum few others could claim—she walked away from the glamour of cinema. It was a monumental decision, but one she took willingly in favor of building a family life.'At the time of my marriage, the Madhvani family said that I couldn't continue working. So I quit my job and got married at a time when I was the highest-paid actress…' she family, particularly her parents, supported her choice and helped her see the realities of the profession. They reminded her that actresses often have a limited shelf life in the industry, and as age sets in, roles become scarce or stereotypical—often limited to playing a mother or aunt. Unlike families who press their daughters to keep working for financial reasons, hers allowed her to leave when she chose to, despite her enormous earnings. She valued their understanding and unselfishness part of a conservative Gujarati household came with its own set of changes. Mumtaz had to learn to adjust to new customs and take on domestic responsibilities. She taught herself to prepare traditional dishes like dal-dhokli, khandvi, and undhiyu, and gradually became an accomplished home cook. However, her journey into motherhood wasn't smooth. Before welcoming her daughter Natasha, she endured multiple miscarriages. One pregnancy was so difficult that she spent half a year confined to bed. These struggles made her role as a mother all the more the sacrifices, Mumtaz's married life wasn't free from challenges. At one point, her husband's involvement with another woman shook the foundation of their relationship. Though deeply hurt, she chose to remain committed. She believed a single lapse shouldn't destroy a lifelong bond. She defended her husband, acknowledging that while he was handsome and made a mistake, it didn't define their relationship. Instead of abandoning him, she decided to stand by him.'I was not going to give up a marriage because of a stray incident. My husband is not a flirt; he's a good-looking man. He made a mistake. Rather than dumping him, I chose to be by his side,' she the interview with Pinkvilla, she said, 'It's quite common for men to have affairs discreetly; at least he only had one…'In another candid moment, Mumtaz reflected on how her husband had openly admitted to being fond of someone in the United States, though he assured her that he would never abandon their marriage. She appreciated his honesty. Still, the betrayal left her emotionally wounded. In response to her loneliness, she returned to India for a while and, during that vulnerable period, found temporary companionship in another man. It wasn't a lasting connection, just a brief emotional detour that soon after stepping away, Mumtaz attempted a return to acting with the 1990 film Aandhiyan. However, the film didn't perform well commercially. The disappointing reception led her to retire from films permanently, closing the chapter on a celebrated yet voluntarily abbreviated acting career.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumtaz says she is tired of being asked about her relationship with Shammi Kapoor: 'It lasted briefly, and we moved on'
Veteran actress Mumtaz was very young when she entered the world of entertainment. Her innocence had an unmatched charm, which added to her beauty and to her acting skills. Her onscreen chemistry with every actor brought her love, but the magic she created with Rajesh Khanna was something different. However, as we sat with the actress for a candid conversation, Mumtaz revealed that though her work with Kaka was loved immensely, she enjoyed sharing the screen with her every co-star. 'I gave several hits with other heroes, Jeetendra, Dharmendra, Sanjay Khan, Dev Anand. Why only talk about one hero? I agree that my chemistry with Kaka( Rajesh Khanna) was very special. But I also cherish my onscreen chemistry with all my other heroes, from Shammi Kapoor to Shashi Kapoor.' Mumtaz reacts to her brief relationship with Shammi Kapoor Speaking of Shammi Kapoor, Mumtaz confessed she is tired of being asked about her brief relationship with him. 'It was what it was. It lasted briefly, and we moved on. Yes, he did ask me to marry him. But why talk about it? There are families involved. I don't want anyone to get hurt for a headline,' said the actress. When Shammi Kapoor called his relationship with Mumtaaz 'a nightmare' In an old interview with Lehren Retro, Shammi Kapoor spoke about working with Mumtaz and commented on the bond they shared. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Donating Sperm May Support Your Income SpellRock Undo According to him, it was all roses and sunshine in the beginning, but soon it turned into a nightmare. The actor confessed he was a widower at the time, and Mumtaz was very beautiful. 'For a short while, we both had dreams, but then it turned into a nightmare. So, it's fine. I am happy as I am today.' Mumtaz is considering making a comeback In an exclusive conversation with us, Mumtaz shared that she is looking forward to substantial content for her comeback. She doesn't want to disappoint her fans. She also shared that she was offered Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi', but she refused. She said, 'The money being offered was a pittance. Why would I work for so little money when I have everything that I need, plus more?'
