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India.com
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'It was more than affair...', This actress made shocking revelations while talking about Shammi Kapoor's wife, her name is...
Veteran actress Mumtaz has once again spoken about Late Shammi Kapoor. However, this time she refrained from talking about their relationship, citing the late actor's wife Neela Devi. The actress said that her comments about Kapoor were not liked by his wife. Mumtaz On Relationship With Shammi Kapoor In a recent conversation with the Times of India, Mumtaz explained her reasons for staying silent on the topic. The actress said, 'Everyone keeps asking me the same old things. My sister got some calls from people who told her, 'Mumtaz should not answer those questions.' But how many times can I say 'no comments'? My sister told me, 'You are hurting people in the industry.' I don't want to hurt anyone. They are my family.' 'I Had No Regrets' The actress further said that even the children of the people she has spoken about feel uncomfortable. She said, 'I have no regrets about speaking the truth but it gets boring. Everyone only wants to ask about Rajesh Khanna and Shammi Kapoor. It gets very repetitive. His (Shammi's) wife feels bad, she asks, 'Why is she talking about my husband?' So, I have decided not to hurt anyone.' 'It Wasn't Just An Affair' Shammi Kapoor lost his first wife Geeta Bali in 1965. He later met Mumtaz on the sets of 'Brahmachari' and the two grew close. However, their relationship did not progress to marriage. According to her, Kapoor asked her to quit the film industry – something she was not ready to do at that time. 'He wanted me to give up my career when I was just 17. I don't think anyone could love me the way he did. I have never forgotten him. Even today when someone mentions his name, I get teary-eyed. It wasn't just an affair. It was much more than that. We loved each other very much. But at that time, women in the Kapoor family didn't work. They had to respect their family's wishes and I had to respect my career.' For the unversed, Shammi Kapoor married Neela Devi in 1969. Shammi and Neela parted ways in 2011 with the death of the legendary actor.
India Today
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Mumtaz says Shammi Kapoor's wife doesn't like her talking about him
Veteran actor Mumtaz once again spoke about Shammi Kapoor. However, this time, she refrained from talking about their relationship, citing the late actor's wife, Neila Devi'. The actor said her comments about Kapoor have not been well-received by his a recent conversation with The Times of India, Mumtaz shared her reasons for staying quiet on the subject. 'Everybody keeps asking me the same old things. My sister received a few calls, people told her, 'Mumtaz shouldn't answer those questions.' But how many times can I say 'no comments'? My sister told me, 'You are hurting industry people.' I don't want to hurt anyone; they are my family,' she actor went on to add that the children of the people she has spoken about also feel uncomfortable. 'I don't regret speaking the truth, but it does get monotonous. Everyone only wants to ask about Rajesh Khanna and Shammi Kapoor. It's so repetitive. His (Shammi's) wife feels bad, asking, 'Why is she talking about my husband?' So, I've decided not to hurt anyone,' she said. Kapoor lost his first wife, Geeta Bali, in 1965. He later met a teenage Mumtaz on the sets of 'Brahmachari', and the two grew close. However, their relationship did not progress to marriage. According to her, Kapoor had asked her to leave the film industry - something she wasn't ready to do at the time.'He wanted me to give up my career when I was just 17. I don't think anyone can love me the way he did. I've never forgotten him. Even today, when someone mentions his name, tears come to my eyes. It wasn't just a love affair; it was much more. We loved each other deeply. But back then, women in the Kapoor family didn't work. He had to honour his family's wishes, and I had to honour my career,' she was quoted as saying by Kapoor married Neila Devi in 1969. The legendary actor died in 2011. Mumtaz's reflections offer a glimpse into a love that was powerful yet bound by circumstance, one she now chooses to remember in silence, out of respect.- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mumtaz reveals she gets fillers on her face every 4 months, says she isn't against plastic surgery: ‘Not a crime, everybody should do it'
Veteran actor Mumtaz, 77, might have retired from films a long time ago but she continues to look her best self whenever she appears in front of the cameras for any speaking engagements. In a recent interview, Mumtaz had shared the secret behind her fitness, and in a new interview, she shared that one has to work out and take care of themselves if they want to look good. In the same chat, she added that she has never gone under the knife but gets fillers on both sides of her face every four months. But, she added, that she not against the idea of plastic surgery and believes that whoever feels like they need it, they must do it. Mumtaz was in conversation with The Times of India, she spoke about her idea of looking good and mentioned that she has 'not done any facelifts'. But, she shared that whenever she feels 'too tired,' she uses 'fillers on my left and right side of the face.' Mumtaz shared that the fillers last for at least 1-2 months and she gets them done every four months. When asked about going under the knife, she said that she hadn't felt the need to do until now. She was also asked about younger actors choosing to opt for plastic surgery and Mumtaz said that if one feels that they need to change about themselves, they can do it. 'It is not a crime to change it,' she said. Talking about the universal need of being liked and looking good, Mumtaz said that if she feels she needs to change something about herself, she will do so. 'I will do it,' she said and added, 'Everybody should do it.' ALSO READ | Mumtaz opens up on Fardeen Khan's divorce with daughter Natasha Madhwani: 'They have separated, every marriage has its ups and downs' Mumtaz had previously spoken about her strict diet and routine in a chat with Radio Nasha Official. 'I am very strict about food. I don't eat much. I don't eat the wrong thing, lots of exercise, I take care of my face, my hair, I make my own mask. And I am very particular about timings,' she said. She spoke about Akshay Kumar's advice to her which led her to eating hours before bed time and skipping dinner. 'I sleep at about 9-10 pm and I get up at 4-5 in the morning. I do my exercise at 7 am then I drink black tea. Then I take very little breakfast, not very fattening. And that's it. Then I have lunch. I don't have dinner. I just take some fruits. I don't eat dinner, she said and added, 'Akshay Kumar told me, 'don't eat after 5-6 pm'. So I learnt that from him,' she said. Mumtaz is best remembered for her appearance in films like Brahmachari, Do Raaste, Khilona, Aap Ki Kasam, Roti, among others.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mumtaz reflects on her first and only film with Amitabh Bachchan, says ‘he came from a wealthy family'- Read more
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan is often seen as the man who went from nothing to everything—a struggler who made it big with sheer hard work. But actress Mumtaz , who starred with him in just one film, has a different opinion. In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, Mumtaz shared that she didn't see any real struggle in Amitabh's early days. 'See, I had to drop out of school in fourth grade, and I started working as an extra in films. I was 7 years old and we used to get Rs 500 for a role, out of which Rs 100 I had to give to person who got us the job, and the rest I used to give to my mother. On the other hand, Amitabh ji was a highly educated and classy person. His father was a known figure, and they had a bungalow and a nice life, so I don't understand why he needed to become an actor,' she said. ' Bandhe Haath ' – their one and only film Mumtaz worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the 1973 film 'Bandhe Haath', directed by OP Goyle. It was the only time the two actors appeared on screen together. Though the film isn't widely remembered today, it holds a special place for Mumtaz as it gave her the chance to work with someone she admired. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The 'Brahmachari' actress said, 'He was very wealthy, well known and educated. He wanted to work; I said yes, and we made that film. I was very happy to work with him; he is a very nice person. He has a certain class, and I wish I could have done more films with him so that I could have learnt more from him. The year Big B rose to fame Interestingly, 'Bandhe Haath' came out in the same year as Amitabh Bachchan's big break—'Zanjeer'. That film made him a star overnight and earned him the 'angry young man' title. From then on, he went on to give back-to-back hits like 'Sholay' (1975), 'Deewaar' (1975), 'Amar Akbar Anthony' (1977), and 'Don' (1978). While 'Bandhe Haath' didn't reach the same level of fame, it remains a unique moment where Mumtaz and Amitabh Bachchan came together for the first—and only—time. Amitabh Bachchan's Sunday Tradition Continues with a Thoughtful Twist
India Today
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bohot sharafat se... Actor Mumtaz recalls Yash Chopra's marriage proposal
Actor Mumtaz reminisced about the time when she rejected a marriage proposal by the late film-maker Yash Chopra. She said Chopra was very dignified and respectful towards her while expressing his desire to marry her. Mumtaz, however, said she had other priorities she needed to focus on in her veteran, while recalling the filmmaker's marriage proposal, in an interview with Radio Nasha said, "Yash ji used to genuinely like me very much. He was an assistant at that time under his brother, BR Chopra. He used to like me. I'm not saying I was very beautiful; I was reasonable, so he used to like me. I was young and he was an assistant. Unhone bohot sharafat se, tameez se mujhe shaadi offer kari (He, very decently and respectfully, proposed marriage to me). He said, 'Moti Moti (Hindi playful jibe at obesity), I love you', and I said, 'No, I want to focus on work, I want to get somewhere'."advertisementShe recalled the kind of man Chopra was. Mumtaz, who later got married to businessman Mayur Madhvani, shared that Chopra was extremely respectful of his conduct. "Bohut hi acche insaan the. Unke jaisa accha insaan aur director bohut kum hai. Unka beta Aditya bhi ab accha director hai. Par unone bohut izzat se mujhe shaadi offer ki thi, aisa nahi ki line maar rahe hai. Voh bohot shareef insaan the. Fir jab unhone shaadi ki, toh main unki shaadi mein bhi gayi. (He was a very good person. There are very few good people and directors like him. His son Aditya is also a good director now. But, he had very respectfully proposed marriage to me - it wasn't like he was hitting on me. He was a very decent man. Later, when he got married, I even attended his wedding). We were very, very good friends."advertisement Mumtaz got married to Madhvani in 1974. She has two daughters with him. The veteran actor took a 13-year sabbatical from acting post marriage. She also recently spoke about refusing to play Shah Rukh Khan's mother in an interview with Vicky Lalwani for his YouTube channel. She said, "I will only play a mother to an actor who is 20 years younger than me, and only if I look good on screen."Mumtaz is known for her roles in classic Hindi films such as 'Ram Aur Shyam' (1967), 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' (1971) and 'Apradh' (1972).Must Watch
