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India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rajesh Khanna used to hit THIS actress, touched her nose, people thought they were..., her name is...
Rajesh Khanna used to hit THIS actress, touched her nose, people thought they were..., her name is... There are numerous stories in Bollywood where reel relationships spark off-screen rumours. One such speculation that garnered traction in 90s involved Bollywood's evergreen on-screen pair, Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz. In a recent candid chat, Mumtaz opened up about her unique bond with Rajesh Khanna, and why people assumed that they were more than just co-stars. While talking to Radio Nasha, Mumtaz recalled her first meetup with superstar Rajesh Khanna, 'I didn't know him that time. I met him first time when I got to know that there is a hero Rajesh Khanna with whom I had to work. I said first ask him if he wants to work with me. That's how I got my first picture with him, Do Raaste. He has been very kind to me, we were very good friends.' She said. Mumtaz further talked about sharing a playful bond with him, which made people believe that they were in a relationship. The actress shared, 'When you do 15 films with a hero, then you develop a timing with each other. Kaka sirf mere saath hi aisa karta the (He used to do these things only with me). Sometimes he used to put something on my face, hit on my hips or touch his nose to mine during a song. So people thought, 'Dekh dekh chakkar chal raha hai, dekho kitne nazdeek hai. Jaisa Kaka ke saath Mumtaz chipakti hai naa vaisa kisiko bhi nahi chipakti. Kuch chakkar hai (There is something going on between them. The way she gets close with Kaka, she doesn't do it with any other hero).' All our films were hit, that's why they used to say 'they are having an affair'.' Since Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz shared a close bond, she was asked whether he was ever possessive about her. She stated that it's quite natural for any man to be possessive about their favourite woman. For the unversed, Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz collaborated in many memorable films including Do Raaste, Bandhan, Sachaa Jhutha, Dushmun, Aap Ki Kasam, and Roti. In 1970s, they were considered one of Bollywood's most loved on-screen pairs, and their wonderful chemistry evidently gave many box office hits.
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shashi Kapoor refused to work with me because he thought of me as ‘Dara Singh ki heroine': Mumtaz
Veteran actor Mumtaz, known for her roles in films like Brahmachari (1968), Apradh (1972) and Roop Tera Mastana (1972), has often talked about the supposed dark side of Bollywood. She has shared anecdotes about her failed relationships, lobbying in the industry, and even her rivalries. In a recent interview, she talked about her relationship and experience with the Kapoor family, including Shammi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani on his podcast, Mumtaz talked about how people in the industry typecast her, and, in some cases, refused to work with her. 'Everybody refused to work with me and called me 'Dara Singh ki heroine'. When Shashi refused to work with me in Sachaa Jhutha, the producer asked him to leave the project, as he had worked with me before in the Dara Singh film Faulad. Then Kaka (Rajesh Khanna) stepped in and did the film with me.' Mumtaz has previously talked about working with Dara Singh in several movies and how that impacted her career. Talking about Shashi's change of heart, which led to them working together in Chor Machaaye Shor (1974), she said, 'Why only Shashi bechara? The whole industry had refused to work with me, and they all did it anyway. I don't want to name them, but they know who they are.' In the same interview she also talked about almost marrying actor Shammi Kapoor, and Raj Kapoor refused to let it happen. She called Shammi 'a very good-looking man' and admitted that she always liked him and wanted to marry him. 'Raj Kapoor was very strict in those days. There was a rule till he was alive that ghar ki bahu kaam nahi karegi. It was as straightforward as that,' added the actor. She also mentioned that she lost a role in Mera Naam Joker because of his reservations about the clothes she would be required to wear in the film.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Shah Rukh Khan's First Crush Mumtaz Refused To Play His Mother On Screen
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. She states she only portrays a mother if the actor is 20 years younger. Mumtaz emphasizes the importance of her on-screen appearance in roles. Mumtaz admires Jane Fonda for her portrayal in cinematic roles. New Delhi: Mumtaz was one of the reigning Bollywood actresses of the 1960s and 1970s. Recently in a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, the actress revealed why she would not agree to play Shah Rukh Khan's mother on screen. Mumtaz spoke about her rule that to play someone's mother on the big screen, the age gap has to be of 20 years. She said, "I'll only play a mom to an actor who is 20 years younger than me, and that, too, provided I look good on screen." She further revealed how she got married at a very young age, and that appearances matter a lot for her at this juncture, when she is picking and choosing scripts she would like to be a part of. On being further probed about why Mumtaz would not be ready to be Shah Rukh Khan's mother onscreen when veteran actresses like Jaya Bachchan have already done it, she said, "That's Jaya's decision." She further added, "Tell Shah Rukh I'll work with him if I can look like I actually do. But he'll say no. Why should I have grey hair? He's very intelligent, very smart, and a lovely person. Just because he likes me doesn't mean he'd cast me if I don't look the part." Mumtaz expressed her admiration for Hollywood legend Jane Fonda and her performance in Mother-in-Law. She said, "Her character didn't want to accept a girl who was ' gareeb ' (poor). She had the freedom to look and dress the way she wanted. That's something I'd like too." For the unversed, years ago, Shah Rukh Khan confessed at a press meet that his first two crushes were Mumtaz and Saira Banu, calling them the most beautiful women in the world. Some of Mumtaz's most popular films include Bandhan, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona, Tere Mere Sapne, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Chor Machaye Shor, Aap Ki Kasam, Roti, and Prem Kahani.
Mint
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Lounge Loves: ‘Grole', dog names and more
A grole or grolle is a round earthenware dish with a lid and multiple spouts. In some regions of Italy and France, it is used to serve a hot, coffee-laced alcoholic drink shared between friends by being passed from person to person. Last week, I tried drinking from a grole for the first time at an Italian restaurant in Bengaluru, La Gioia—it's not on the menu but they will bring it out if you ask nicely. The drink we were served in it was thankfully not hot but refreshingly cool, given the muggy Bengaluru weather right now, and we all dipped straws in it and sipped simultaneously (feeling thankful that the covid-19 pandemic was over) as we huddled together over the grole. The servers said our raucous group of five inspired them to offer the drinks to us—and it occurred to me that this drink is the perfect toast to friendship. There is a certain joy in discovering small joints serving unpretentious everyday food. Over the last few months, I have found myself grabbing a quick meal at a roadside lunch spot outside a busy hospital in the western suburbs of Mumbai. Sunita tai is chirpy, speaks in English, and is a fantastic cook. I usually go for the fried bombil, and kolambi, or prawns cooked in a spicy masala, and best enjoyed with rice. Everything is cooked in her home kitchen, including pickles, and she carries them in huge steel dabbas daily in an autorickshaw. There is a small table and stools for people to sit and eat. The food is homely, comes in clean steel plates, and is priced between ₹ 150-200. I plan to go back for the mutton biryani. Growing up, I had a pet dog called Tiger, and then Tommy. Later, there was Pepsi. It's evident, nobody put any thought into these names. There was a 'Moti' in Sachaa Jhutha and Mera Naam Joker (both 1970), Teri Meherbaniyan (1985) and Bol Radha Bol (1992). Now the world has gone to the dogs but pet names have become Insta-catchy. I have met a Scooter and DJ on my morning walks. These are names which must have taken some brainstorming. Last month, I met Gabbar but I couldn't gauge if the three-month-old puppy's bark was as evil as the dacoit's laugh in Sholay. What's in a name, a dog by any other name would still have a piece of your heart. But can we retire 'Moti'? —Nipa Charagi Whether it's a gift, or more likely, an Amazon package you self-ordered, there's child-like joy in opening—no, tearing open—the box and seeing what it holds even if it's just a bottle of your regular moisturiser. Recently, though, the pretty packaging for the perfume I'd ordered from House of Kanzan (an Indian indie perfume brand) made me feel almost guilty for opening it. The brown wrapping paper was folded in the Japanese gift wrapping style. There had been effort from someone there to make sure the 'unboxing' experience is joyous. The other sweet touch was adding a free perfume sample. Considering they are not a luxury brand, both gestures seemed like thoughtfulness wrapped in warm notes of tonka beans and sandalwood. Yeah, I opened the wrapper carefully with scissors. First Published: 28 Apr 2025, 12:02 PM IST
