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Economic Times
11 hours ago
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- Economic Times
India's most romantic director, Yash Chopra, was once in love with '70s leading lady Mumtaz: 'I was not very beautiful but ...'
Mumtaz, the celebrated Bollywood actress, recently unveiled a respectful marriage proposal she received from Yash Chopra during his early career as an assistant director. Despite declining due to her career aspirations, their bond remained strong, marked by mutual respect and admiration. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads During the golden era of the 1970s, Mumtaz stood tall as one of Bollywood's most celebrated and well-compensated actresses. Known for her charm, talent, and screen presence, she became a household name through a series of unforgettable the veteran actress shared a lesser-known chapter from her early career, revealing a deeply respectful and heartfelt proposal she once received from the now-legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, long before he became a towering figure in Indian that time, Chopra was merely an assistant working under his brother, B.R. Chopra. Mumtaz recalled that he held genuine admiration for her during those formative days in the film she described herself modestly, it was clear that the young assistant director was drawn to her. With great humility and dignity, he once expressed his desire to marry her. However, Mumtaz, still focused on her aspirations and career path, gently declined the proposal, believing her journey had only just begun and her professional ambitions required undivided the rejection, a deep mutual respect defined their bond. She always regarded Yash Chopra as a person of rare integrity—someone who maintained class and courtesy, both in personal conduct and professional never viewed his proposal as anything less than sincere and dignified. Their paths remained intertwined as friends, and she even attended his wedding later on. Over the years, the admiration she held for him only deepened, especially as he rose to become one of Indian cinema's most revered filmmakers. She also acknowledged the legacy being carried forward by his son, Aditya Chopra, who continues to uphold the family's cinematic who married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974, chose to step away from the limelight to focus on her family. She embraced motherhood and life outside the industry, taking a lengthy 13-year hiatus from acting. Her marriage brought stability and joy, and she remained largely away from the arc lights during that with the passage of time, the iconic actress is contemplating a return to the screen. However, she is selective about the roles she might consider. She has made it clear that only characters that align with her personality and stature would be acceptable. She isn't interested in generic portrayals of elderly women unless the role offers substance and meaning. For Mumtaz, any potential comeback must reflect her legacy—strong, graceful, and unforgettable.
Time of India
11 hours ago
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- Time of India
India's most romantic director, Yash Chopra, was once in love with '70s leading lady Mumtaz: 'I was not very beautiful but ...'
During the golden era of the 1970s, Mumtaz stood tall as one of Bollywood's most celebrated and well-compensated actresses. Known for her charm, talent, and screen presence, she became a household name through a series of unforgettable the veteran actress shared a lesser-known chapter from her early career, revealing a deeply respectful and heartfelt proposal she once received from the now-legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, long before he became a towering figure in Indian that time, Chopra was merely an assistant working under his brother, B.R. Chopra. Mumtaz recalled that he held genuine admiration for her during those formative days in the film she described herself modestly, it was clear that the young assistant director was drawn to her. With great humility and dignity, he once expressed his desire to marry her. However, Mumtaz, still focused on her aspirations and career path, gently declined the proposal, believing her journey had only just begun and her professional ambitions required undivided the rejection, a deep mutual respect defined their bond. She always regarded Yash Chopra as a person of rare integrity—someone who maintained class and courtesy, both in personal conduct and professional never viewed his proposal as anything less than sincere and dignified. Their paths remained intertwined as friends, and she even attended his wedding later on. Over the years, the admiration she held for him only deepened, especially as he rose to become one of Indian cinema's most revered filmmakers. She also acknowledged the legacy being carried forward by his son, Aditya Chopra, who continues to uphold the family's cinematic who married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974, chose to step away from the limelight to focus on her family. She embraced motherhood and life outside the industry, taking a lengthy 13-year hiatus from acting. Her marriage brought stability and joy, and she remained largely away from the arc lights during that with the passage of time, the iconic actress is contemplating a return to the screen. However, she is selective about the roles she might consider. She has made it clear that only characters that align with her personality and stature would be acceptable. She isn't interested in generic portrayals of elderly women unless the role offers substance and meaning. For Mumtaz, any potential comeback must reflect her legacy—strong, graceful, and unforgettable.
News18
12 hours ago
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- News18
Mumtaz Reveals Yash Chopra 'Liked' Her, Proposed Marriage: ‘I Said No...'
Last Updated: Mumtaz reveals Yash Chopra once proposed to her, says she declined to focus on work. Veteran Bollywood star Mumtaz, who reigned as one of the highest-paid actresses during the 1970s, recently made a surprising revelation about legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. In a candid chat with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz shared that Chopra once proposed marriage to her — back when he was just starting out in the industry. 'Yash ji used to genuinely like me very much," she said, recalling the moment. 'He was an assistant at that time under his brother, BR Chopra. He used to like me. I'm not saying I was very beautiful, I was reasonable, so he used to like me. I was young and he was an assistant. Unhone bohut sharafat se, tameez se mujhe shaadi offer kari. He said, 'Moti Moti, I love you', and I said, 'No, I want to focus on work, I wanted to get somewhere'." The Khilona star added that she had deep respect for the filmmaker. 'Bohut hi acche insaan the. Unke jaisa accha insaan aur director bohut kum hai. Unka beta Aditya bhi ab accha director hai. Par unone bohut izzat se mujhe shaadi offer ki thi, aisa nahi ki line maar rahe hai. Voh bohut shareef insaan the. Fir jab unhone shaadi ki, toh main unki shaadi mein bhi gayi. We were very, very good friends." Mumtaz eventually married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974. The couple has two daughters. Following her marriage, she stepped away from acting and took a 13-year-long break. Now, the iconic actress is considering a comeback—but with conditions. Speaking to Instant Bollywood recently, Mumtaz shared that she's yet to receive a role that suits her image or personality. She's not interested in stereotypical roles of older women unless they genuinely resonate with her. She explained, she would only return to acting 'for a character that truly suits her presence" and made it clear that she's 'not willing to take on the role of someone's mother unless the part resonates with her expectations." About the Author Shreyanka Mazumdar First Published: June 01, 2025, 07:42 IST
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Mumtaz says Yash Chopra proposed marriage to her but she wanted to focus on career: ‘Unhone kabhi line nahi maari'
Veteran actor Mumtaz was the highest-paid actor in the 1970s. She established herself as a leading lady with hit films such as Do Raaste, Bandhan, Khilona, and more. In an interview with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz revealed that filmmaker Yash Chopra had once proposed marriage to her, but she turned down the proposal as she wanted to focus on her work. (Also Read: Mumtaz breaks down recalling her final meeting with Shammi Kapoor: 'Agle janam mein milenge') Mumtaz recalled Yash Chopra proposing marriage to her and said, "Yash ji used to genuinely like me very much. He was an assistant at that time under his brother, BR Chopra. He used to like me. I'm not saying I was very beautiful, I was reasonable, so he used to like me. I was young and he was an assistant. Unhone bohut sharafat se, tameez se mujhe shaadi offer kari (He very decently and respectfully proposed marriage to me). He said, 'Moti Moti, I love you', and I said, 'No, I want to focus on work, I wanted to get somewhere'." She added, 'Bohut hi acche insaan the. Unke jaisa accha insaan aur director bohut kum hai. Unka beta Aditya bhi ab accha director hai. Par unone bohut izzat se mujhe shaadi offer ki thi, aisa nahi ki line maar rahe hai. Voh bohut shareef insaan the. Fir jab unhone shaadi ki, toh main unki shaadi mein bhi gayi. We were very, very good friends (He was a very good person. There are very few good people and directors like him. His son Aditya is also a good director now. But he had very respectfully proposed marriage to me—it wasn't like he was hitting on me. He was a very decent man. Later, when he got married, I even attended his wedding).' Mumtaz later married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974 and has two daughters with him. She took a 13-year sabbatical from acting after her marriage. Recently, in an interview with Instant Bollywood, Mumtaz talked about her comeback and made it clear that she is not interested in playing elderly roles on screen. She stated that she hasn't yet been offered a role that aligns with her appearance or personality. Mumtaz said that while she is open to a comeback, it would only be for a character that truly suits her presence. She also emphasised that she is not willing to take on the role of someone's mother unless the part resonates with her expectations.
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
People never say it is a hero-oriented film: Divya Dutta
Often mistaken for a Bengali because of her surname, actress Divya Dutta 's connection with Kolkata is one she never fails to talk about. She says, 'It feels good to be a Dutta in this city.' In town on Sunday for a wellness conclave named "The Common Thread – Together for Tomorrow's Wellness" hosted by Annantaa, the National Award-winning actress opened up about three decades in the industry, the changing landscape of working in films and what keeps the artiste inside her excited. Excerpts: 'It felt like Yash Chopra relaunched me in the most unassuming way' Talking about her big break in the industry, Divya heartily acknowledged: 'It was Yash Chopra's Veer Zaara that proved to be a turning point for me. But, I have to admit that I was scared of being typecast as the lead's best friend, like my role as Shabbo, Zara's friend.' My mom said, 'Do this role, you'll be remembered.' And she was right. When I walked out of the premiere, people were coming up to me for pictures. I was relaunched in the most unassuming way.' She also recalled a time when she signed 20 films and later learnt that 18 never started, and that she was replaced in the other two. She said: 'Rejection didn't sit well with me, but my mom would always listen patiently – having someone who listens really helps.' Not like we didn't have women-centric films before, but they were always called 'heroine-oriented.' You never hear 'hero-oriented' films. Now women characters have layers, grey zones, and stories beyond the usual, all thanks to OTT Pic: Anindya Saha Even after three decades in the industry, Divya still approaches every role with the nerves, thrill, and hunger of a newcomer. For her, acting is pure instinct. 'Acting can't be learnt. Acting is a feeling,' she says. On the set of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag , that instinct led to a moment of quiet magic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'We were shooting a scene, and the director told me, 'Find the end yourself.' I was hugging Farhan and thinking, 'Is this the clichéd way to end?' Then I remembered an earlier scene where the father salutes young Milkha. I broke the hug and saluted. I didn't know where it came from. The set fell into pin-drop silence. That was the character's subconscious, not just mine.' Delhi-6 brought another turning point. 'When Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra called me, I asked, 'Is it a Punjabi role?' He said no. I had a monologue and I was nervous – Waheeda ji, Om ji, Abhishek were all there. That day he told me, 'Let Jalebi' – my character – 'take over the scene. Leave Divya out.' I learnt a lot that day. It did magic.' Divya in a still from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Divya on the sets of Echoes of Valour The actress said, ' People say, 'Ma'am, aap toh kar loge. ' But they don't realise, I'm approaching a new role, a new unit, every single time. That nervousness is important.' In recent projects like Chhava, Bandish Bandits S2 and her upcoming Echoes of Valour , directed by Indira Dhar, she continues to break new ground. 'In my upcoming film, I play Shukla Bandopadhyay, mother of Captain Anirban Bandopadhyay. She visited us on set and told us stories about her martyred son. It was so emotionally overwhelming I had to ask the director for breaks. But I'm honoured I got to play her. The first look was launched at Cannes, and I'm so proud of it.' Quotes: Rejection didn't sit well with me, but my mom was my biggest believer I came to Mumbai with many dreams and hopes, but the journey is not always glamour – you have to work hard. The industry doesn't say no to your face, but you never know if you'll get the opportunity or not Pics: Anindya Saha Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
