It’s a special day for fans of classic cinema as the legendary actress Mumtaz celebrates her 78th birthday. She captivated audiences with her powerful performances. Mumtaz delivered many amazing films throughout her celebrated career. Let’s take a look back at some of her most memorable roles and the movies that made her a star.
Mumtaz was truly one of a kind. Her acting skills were fantastic. She made viewers fall in love with her characters. On this big day, we recall the movies that showcased her incredible talent.
Her partnerships on screen were particularly special. Mumtaz often shared the screen with Rajesh Khanna, forming a beloved duo. In 1969, she starred as Reena in the film Do Raaste. Raj Khosla directed this movie. People absolutely adored her romantic story with Rajesh Khanna in it. Later, in 1974, they teamed up again for Aap Ki Kasam. Mumtaz played Sunita, and their chemistry truly made the film shine.
They continued their successful pairing. In 1971, Mumtaz and Rajesh Khanna appeared in Humraaz. She played the character of Phoolmati. Meena Kumari also had an important role in this film. Then in 1972, the family drama Apna Desh hit theaters. Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz were the main stars. Mumtaz charmed everyone as Chanda in this widely enjoyed film.
Mumtaz also had memorable roles with other big names. The 1970 film Khilona saw her as Chand. She acted alongside Sanjeev Kumar and Jeetendra. Audiences praised Mumtaz’s performance greatly in this movie.
Another hit was Loafer, released in 1973. Dharmendra and Mumtaz led this film, directed by A. Bhimsingh. Mumtaz played Ranjit, earning much appreciation from viewers. The songs from this film were very popular too. “Main Tere Ishq Mein Mar Na Jaoon Kahin” became a huge hit, beautifully sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Going further back, in 1967, Mumtaz starred in the family-comedy film Ram Aur Shyam. She appeared with Dilip Kumar and Waheeda Rehman. Mumtaz took on the role of Shanta in this highly popular movie. Each of these films highlighted Mumtaz’s incredible talent and versatility. She left a lasting mark on cinema.