Mumtaz (Hindi: मुमताज़ Arabic: ممتاز) (born 31 July 1947), is an actress of Hindi Cinema,
who appeared in a number of Hindi movies. Mumtaz started as a child
actor, and she worked as an extra junior artiste in 6 films in
1961-1963.[1][2] From 1963 to 1968, she acted in low-budget movies, then known as B-grade movies, opposite Dara Singh. In A-grade movies, she caught attention with the 1965 film Mere Sanam
in which she played the role of a vamp, and after this, she appeared in
a number of A-grade movies in supporting roles, including Patthar Ke Sanam, Ram Aur Shyam, and Brahmchari. But it was the 1969 hit movie Do Raaste which made her an overnight star actress.[citation needed] It was one of her first A-grade movies as the heroine and her first movie with actor Rajesh Khanna. The 1970s proved to be an era which established Mumtaz as one of the most successful actresses of Hindi Cinema. She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Khilona
in 1970. She was voted the second most popular beauty in the poll
conducted as part of the celebrations of 100 years of Indian cinema, in
association with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), in 2012. [3]
Mumtaz and Sharmila Tagore
were the highest paid actresses in Hindi Cinema in the period
1970-1976. Mumtaz appeared in a number of commercially and critically
successful movies such as Bandhan (1969), Sachaa Jhutha (1970), Khilona (1970), Tere Mere Sapne (1971), Dushman (1971), Apna Desh (1972), Apradh, Chor Machaye Shor (1973), Jheel Ke Us Paar, Aap Ki Kasam, Roti (1974) and Prem Kahani
(1975). She and critics regards her best work was in Aaina, which,
although not commercially successful, was critically acclaimed.[citation needed]
At the peak of her career, she married business tycoon Mayur Madhvani
in 1974 but continued working in films until 1976 to meet her
commitments.
During her career, she was awarded with one Filmfare Award for Best Actress, out of three nominations, and one BFJA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Early life
Mumtaz was born in Bombay (now Mumbai)
to Abdul Saleem Askari, who was a dry fruits vendor, and Shadi Habib
Agha, on 31 July 1947. Mumtaz’s parents who were of Iranian origin,
separated soon after her first birthday, and her father remarried. She
lost her mother at the age of 16 and took up acting as a career. She has
an elder sister, Malika, and 2 step-brothers, Shazhath and Sharook. She
is the cousin of actor Roopesh Kumar.
Career
Mumtaz appeared as a child actress in Sone Ki Chidiya (1958).[4] As a teenager she acted as an extra in Vallah Kya Baat Hai, Stree and Sehra in the early 1960s. As an adult, her first role in 'A' grade films, was that of the role of sister of the hero in O. P. Ralhan's Gehra Daag.[5] She got small roles in successful films such as Mujhe Jeene Do. Later, she got the role of the main lead heroine in 16 action films, including Faulad, Veer Bhimsen, Tarzan Comes to Delhi, Sikandar-E-Azam, Rustom-E-Hind, Raaka, and Daku Mangal Singh, with freestyle wrestler Dara Singh, and was labelled as a stunt-film heroine[by whom?].
In the films that the pair Dara Singh-Mumtaz did together, Dara's
remuneration was 4.5 lakh per film and Mumtaz's salary was 2.5 lakh per
film.[6]
She first gained attention nationally in a supporting role as a vamp in the 'A' grade colour hit film Mere Sanam (1965). The song "Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulphon Ka Andhera" was picturized on her[clarification needed]. The success of the film led to another song, "Aye dushman jaan", in the big-budget film Patthar Ke Sanam. Finally, she gained major attention when she played one of Dilip Kumar's leading ladies in Ram Aur Shyam (1967). The film became one of the top hits of the year, and she received her first Filmfare
nomination as Best Supporting Actress. Suddenly, Mumtaz was flooded
with offers for supporting roles but not for major leading lady roles.
She played supporting roles to the character of Sharmila Tagore in several films in the late 1960s, such as Saawan Ki Ghata, Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi, and Mere Humdum Mere Dost.
Mumtaz then got roles as a supporting actress in successful 'A' grade
films including Kaajal, Khandaan, Sawan Ki Ghata, Anpadh, Hamraaz, Pyar
Kiye Jaa, Pati Patni, Mere Sanam, Suraj, Pathhar Ke Sanam.
It took Raj Khosla's blockbuster Do Raaste (1969) starring Rajesh Khanna to finally make Mumtaz a full-fledged star. Although Mumtaz had a minor role, director Khosla filmed four songs with her.[7] The film made her popular, and she acknowledged that even though she had a small role, it was still one of her favorite films.[5]
In 1969, her film Do Raaste and Bandhan with Rajesh Khanna became top
grossers of the year earning around 6.5 crores and 2.8 Crores
respectively.[8] She played Rajendra Kumar's leading lady in Tangewala. Shashi Kapoor, who had earlier refused to work with her in Saccha Jootha because she was a "stunt-film heroine", now wanted her to be his heroine in Chor Machaye Shor. She acted opposite Dharmendra as the lead heroine in films like "Loafer" and "Jheel ke us paar" (1973).
She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for one of her favorite films Khilona in 1970, and she was "very happy that the audience accepted her in an emotional role."[5] Mumtaz acted with Dharmendra, Feroz Khan, Sanjeev Kumar and Biswajeet, and she acted with Rajesh Khanna in 10 films.[9] Jeetendra and Mumtaz acted in a number of films together, including unsuccessful fims such as "Boond Jo Ban Gai Moti" (1967), Himmat, Kathputli, and Roop Tera Mastana, as well as successful one such as Jigri Dost (1969), Humjoli (where Mumtaz had a cameo role) and Ek Naari Ek Brahmchari (1971).[citation needed] Mumtaz also acted opposite Feroz Khan in Aag (1967), Aadmi Aur Insaan, Upaasna, Mela, Apradh, Nagin; and with Sanjay Khan in Upasana, Dhadkan, Mela.[citation needed]
Mumtaz married millionaire Mayur Madhvani, and at that time was
shooting for three films: Aap ki Kasam, Roti and Prem Kahani with Rajesh
Khanna. After marrying in 1974, she stayed back in India as she decided
to complete these three films and complete her other pending projects
of that time Lafange, Nagin. She finally left the film industry in 1976.
She returned for an appearance, 12 years later in the 1989 film Aandhiyan, which flopped in India but became successful in Pakistan.[citation needed] After that she turned down all other film offers in Hindi cinema.[citation needed]
In 1996, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. In June 2008, she was honoured for her "Achievements in Indian Cinema" by the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), in Bangkok.
Personal life
Mumtaz in 2010
Mumtaz married Mayur Madhvani on 29 May 1974. They have two
daughters, Natasha and Tanya. Natasha, the elder daughter, married the
actor Fardeen Khan, son of Feroz Khan, in December 2005. Her sister Mallika is married to Randhawa, film actor and younger brother of Dara Singh.
Mumtaz has acknowledged that she has successfully battled cancer. In
2010 she featured in UniGlobe Entertainment's cancer docudrama 1 a Minute with a number of international stars.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Stree | ||
| 1962 | Vallah Kya Baat Hai | Mala - Kelewali | |
| 1963 | Sehra | Juhi | |
| 1963 | Rustom Sohrab | Shehroo | |
| 1963 | Mujhe Jeene Do | Farida - Dhara's sister | |
| 1963 | Gehra Daag | Asha | |
| 1963 | Faulad | Rajkumari Padma | |
| 1964 | Veer Bhimsen | ||
| 1964 | Samson | Princess Shera | |
| 1964 | Qawwali Ki Raat | ||
| 1964 | Hercules | ||
| 1964 | Baghi | ||
| 1964 | Aandhi Aur Toofan | ||
| 1965 | Tarzan | Rekha | |
| 1965 | King Kong | ||
| 1965 | Son of Hatimtai | ||
| 1965 | Sikandar-e-Azam | Cynthia | |
| 1965 | Rustom-E-Hind | ||
| 1965 | Raaka | ||
| 1965 | Mere Sanam | Kamini (Kamo) | |
| 1965 | Khandan | Neelima | |
| 1965 | Kaajal | Jharna | |
| 1965 | Jadui Angoothi | ||
| 1965 | Hum Diwane | ||
| 1965 | Do Dil | Albeli | |
| 1965 | Boxer | ||
| 1965 | Bahu Beti | Savitri | |
| 1966 | Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi | Reeta | |
| 1966 | Sawan Ki Ghata | Saloni | |
| 1966 | Saaz Aur Awaaz | ||
| 1966 | Rustom Kaun | ||
| 1966 | Pyar Kiye Jaa | Meena Priyadarshini | |
| 1966 | Pati Patni | Kala | |
| 1966 | Ladka Ladki | Asha | |
| 1966 | Jawan Mard | ||
| 1966 | Daku Mangal Singh | Princess Aruna | |
| 1966 | Daadi Maa | Seema | |
| 1966 | Suraj | Kalavati | |
| 1967 | Woh Koi Aur Hoga | Seema | |
| 1967 | Ram Aur Shyam | Shanta | |
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam | Meena | |
| 1967 | Hamraaz | Shabnam | |
| 1967 | Do Dushman | ||
| 1967 | CID 909 | Reshma | |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna | Sadhana | |
| 1967 | Boond Jo Ban Gayi Moti | Shefali | |
| 1967 | Baghdad Ki Raatein | ||
| 1967 | Aag | Paro | |
| 1968 | Mere Hamdam Mere Dost | Meena | |
| 1968 | Jung Aur Aman | ||
| 1968 | Jahan Mile Dharti Akash | ||
| 1968 | Golden Eyes Secret Agent 077 | ||
| 1968 | Gauri | Geeta | |
| 1968 | Brahmachari | Roopa Sharma | |
| 1968 | Apna Ghar Apni Kahani | ||
| 1969 | Shart | Sapna Singh | |
| 1969 | Mera Yaar Mera Dushman | ||
| 1969 | Mera Dost | ||
| 1969 | Jigri Dost | Shobha Das | |
| 1969 | Do Raaste | Reena | |
| 1969 | Bandhan | Gauri Malikram | |
| 1969 | Apna Khoon Apna Dushman | ||
| 1969 | Aadmi Aur Insaan | Rita | |
| 1970 | Sachaa Jhutha | Meena/Rita | |
| 1970 | Pardesi | Myna | |
| 1970 | Khilona | Chand | |
| 1970 | Humjoli | Meena | Guest appearance |
| 1970 | Himmat | Malti | |
| 1970 | Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi | ||
| 1970 | Bhai Bhai | Bijli | |
| 1970 | Maa Aur Mamta | Mary | |
| 1971 | Mela | Laajo | |
| 1971 | Ladki Pasand Hai | ||
| 1971 | Kathputli | Nisha | |
| 1971 | Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari | Meena | |
| 1971 | Dushman | Phoolmati | |
| 1971 | Chaahat | ||
| 1971 | Upaasna | Shalu (also Kiran) | |
| 1971 | Tere Mere Sapne | Nisha Patel/Nisha Kumar | |
| 1971 | Hare Rama Hare Krishna | Shanti | |
| 1972 | Tangewala | Paro/Chandika | |
| 1972 | Shararat | Radha/Meeta | |
| 1972 | Pyaar Diwana | Mamta | |
| 1972 | Gomti Ke Kinare | Roshni | |
| 1972 | Dharkan | Rekha Prasad | |
| 1972 | Apradh | Meena/Rita | |
| 1972 | Apna Desh | Chanda/Madame Popololita | |
| 1972 | Roop Tera Mastana | Princess Usha/Kiran | Double role |
| 1973 | Pyaar Ka Rishta | ||
| 1973 | Bandhe Haath | Mala | |
| 1973 | Lofar | Anju | |
| 1973 | Jheel Ke Us Paar | Neelu | |
| 1973 | Chor Machaye Shor | Rekha | |
| 1973 | Aap Ki Kasam | Sunita | |
| 1974 | Roti | Bijli | |
| 1975 | Prem Kahani | Kamini | |
| 1975 | Lafange | Sapna | |
| 1975 | Aag Aur Toofan | ||
| 1976 | Nagin | Rajkumari | |
| 1977 | Aaina | Shalini | |
| 1990 | Aandhiyan | Shakuntala | |
| 2010 | 1 a Minute | Actress | Docudrama film |
Awards
Winner
- BFJA Award for Best Supporting Actress - Brahmachari (1968)[10]
- Filmfare Best Actress Award - Khilona (1970)[11]
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1996)[11]
- IIFA Outstanding Contribution by an Indian in Cinema, Honorary Award (2008)[12]
Nominated
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award - Ram Aur Shyam (1967)
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award - Aadmi Aur Insaan (1970)[13]
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