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Shammi Kapoor proposed to her at 17, but one Kapoor family rule ended their love story. The Bollywood heartthrob's romantic ‘nightmare'

Shammi Kapoor proposed to her at 17, but one Kapoor family rule ended their love story. The Bollywood heartthrob's romantic ‘nightmare'

Time of India4 days ago
Long before paparazzi and Instagram romance confirmations, Bollywood's silver screen was home to love stories that rarely made it past studio lots. One such tale — tender yet tinged with heartbreak — unfolded between superstar
Shammi Kapoor
and a young rising actress,
Mumtaz
, during the filming of the 1968 classic
Brahmachari
.
Rumours swirled for years about their alleged affair, but it was only later, that both stars spoke candidly about the relationship that 'was not a love affair, it was much more,' in Mumtaz's own words.
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A Proposal at 17 and a Painful Refusal
In an interview archived by
Rediff
, Mumtaz disclosed that Kapoor had proposed marriage when she was just 17. While deeply in love, she turned him down — not because she didn't feel the same, but because of a difficult demand: Kapoor had asked her to quit acting.
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'He wanted me to give up my career when I was just 17,' she said. 'Unfortunately, womenfolk in the Kapoor family did not work during those days.' For Mumtaz, who was supporting her family and already earning a substantial income — reportedly Rs 8 lakh as a struggler — walking away from the industry wasn't an option.
'I don't think anyone can give me the same amount of love that he showered on me. I never forgot him,' she added emotionally. 'Even today when his name is mentioned, tears well up in my eyes.'
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Rumours swirled for years about Shammi kapoor and Mumtaz's alleged affair, but it was only later, that both stars spoke candidly about the relationship that.
Shammi Kapoor: A Star with a Heavy Heart
By the time
Brahmachari
was being filmed, Shammi Kapoor was already a widower, having lost his first wife, actress Geeta Bali, to smallpox in 1965. Kapoor, known for his flamboyant screen presence and infectious energy, was privately grieving and perhaps seeking companionship in the comforting bond he found with Mumtaz.
Speaking to
Lehren Retro
, Kapoor recalled, 'At that time, I was a widower and Mumtaz was a very beautiful thing in that movie. For a short while, we both had dreams, but then it turned into a nightmare. So, it's fine. I am happy as I am today.'
Closure and Moving on
Mumtaz, who would go on to become one of the most celebrated actresses of the 1970s with hits like
Do Raaste
,
Khilona
, and
Roti
, had to choose between love and legacy.
'I had a family to support,' she explained. 'I was the highest paid actress of my time… I wanted only the best in life."
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Both actors eventually moved on in life. Kapoor married Neila Devi in 1969, while Mumtaz married businessman Mayur Madhvani and settled in London. Yet, the emotional imprint of their bond remained indelible.
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