She ruled many hearts in the Hindi film industry in the 60s and 70s. Mumtaz became a household name with back-to-back films like Bandhan, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona, Tere Mere Sapne, and Hare Rama Hare Krishna, among several others.?
While she is longer in front of the camera, she does enjoy laying low and living an ordinary life with her family in London.?Currently, she is enjoying her time in Mumbai. Mumtaz chose to share some details about her life and stardom in an interview. Talking to Pinkvilla, Mumtaz bared it all.?
"Along with being an actor comes the challenge of always looking your best. An actor is expected to look beautiful even in death. Janaaza bhi beautiful lagna chahiye! This is the truth. But I like to live normally. I enjoy being a housewife and I go shopping for vegetables, fruits¡ I want to experience everything."?
"A casual picture was taken unawares, in which you may not appear so nice, can go viral. For instance, around 20 years ago, I bloated when I was undergoing cancer treatment. That ¡®bloated¡¯ picture did the rounds for years. I got remarks like, ¡°Mumtaz khatam ho gayi hai¡ Kya thi aur kya ho gayi hai!¡±?
"With great humility, I am in the limelight even today. I am the same old Mumtaz. The only thing is I am not seen on screen. My friends send me clips of my dances, songs, and scenes. I am recognized on the streets. People keep asking me for pictures, and I never refuse them. I respect them."?
According to a report, Mumtaz, who settled in London, flew to Mumbai in March. The report stated it was her second visit to the city in two months. She came with her entrepreneur husband, Mayur Madhvani.
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