Birthday of Mumtaz: Veteran actress Mumtaz, who made her name and work shine in Bollywood in the 60s and 70s, is going to celebrate her 77th birthday. Mumtaz needs no introduction. There was a time when common fans as well as veteran Bollywood actors were crazy about Mumtaz’s beauty.
Mumtaz had earned a big and special name in Bollywood in a short time. After marriage, she moved away from Bollywood but before that she had made a special place in the hearts of the audience. Mumtaz was born on 31 July 1947 in Mumbai. Let us tell you some special things related to the actress on the occasion of her birthday.
Worked as a child artist, debuted as a lead actress at the age of 16
Mumtaz’s mother and aunt used to work as junior artists in Bollywood. Hence, Mumtaz was also attracted towards the film world. She worked as a child artist at the age of 12. At the age of 16, she debuted as a lead actress in the film ‘Faulad’ opposite Dara Singh. This film was released in the year 1963.
Mumtaz-Dara Singh worked in 16 films, 12 of which were hits
Mumtaz did most of her films with legendary actor and wrestler Dara Singh. In the initial days, when no actor was ready to work with Mumtaz, Dara Singh became her support. Once in an interview, Mumtaz said that Dara Singh has played a big role in my career. He did films with me when no one was ready to work with me.
After ‘Faulad’, Mumtaz and Dara Singh worked in many films. Let us tell you that both the legendary actors were seen together in 16 films. The audience liked their pairing a lot. Out of 16 films of Mumtaz and Dara, 12 proved to be hits.
Mumtaz’s pairing with Rajesh Khanna was also a hit
Mumtaz also got a chance to work with veteran actor Rajesh Khanna in her career. Mumtaz’s pairing with Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna was also very good. Both the veterans together gave films like ‘Aapki Kasam’, ‘Dushman’, ‘Do Raaste’, ‘Sachcha- Jhootha’ and ‘Roti’.
She married a Hindu businessman in 1974.
At the peak of her career, Mumtaz distanced herself from Bollywood by marrying businessman Mayur Madhwani in 1974. After marriage, Mumtaz and Mayur became parents of two daughters Natasha Madhwani and Tanya Madhwani.
