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Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sanjeev Kumar ‘numbered' his girlfriends, feared gold-diggers; died without home or wife after failed relationships with Hema Malini, Shabana Azmi
Sanjeev Kumar's life story is nothing short of a film. Coming from a middle-class Gujarati family in Surat, Gujarat, Sanjeev was among the few aspiring outsiders who made it big in the Hindi film industry. Though he may not have enjoyed the same popularity as his contemporaries like Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, and Shatrughan Sinha, he earned a cult following through character-driven performances in films like Khilona, Aandhi, Mausam, Namkeen, Koshish, Anamika, and more. He was also one of the rare actors who didn't shy away from experimenting with roles early on, even playing older characters in films like Trishul and Sholay while still in his 30s. While his fans fondly remember his powerful on-screen presence, Sanjeev's personal life also remained in the spotlight. The actor was popular among women, and he didn't shy away from admitting it. In an old interview with Filmfare, actor Anju Mahendroo, who shared a close friendship with Sanjeev, recalled how the actor used to number his girlfriends. She said, 'Whenever he was seeing a girl, he'd share it with me. We had numbered his girlfriends 1, 2, 3… He'd call up and say, 'Number 3 called me up today and number 9 reacted in this manner'.' Sanjeev was linked to many actresses in his lifetime, including Saira Banu, Hema Malini, Jayshree T, Shabana Azmi, and Sulakshana Pandit. However, his love story with Hema Malini drew the most attention. At the time, Hema had many suitors — Jeetendra wanted to marry her, and so did Dharmendra. She grew close to Sanjeev on the sets of Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), and the actor expressed his desire to marry her. However, Sanjeev's condition that she stop working after marriage ended their relationship. 'The cultural difference did not pose a hurdle, but Hema Malini's film career became a bone of contention,' the book An Actor's Actor mentions. Actor Sulakshana Pandit was deeply in love with Sanjeev Kumar, opposite whom she made her acting debut in Uljhan (1975). She even proposed marriage to Sanjeev, but he turned her down, as he was in love with Hema at the time. His rejection reportedly left Sulakshana heartbroken, and she never married. Sanjeev was also infatuated with Shabana Azmi and knew she had a fondness for him too. However, due to religious differences and his mother's disapproval of having a Muslim daughter-in-law, he never pursued the relationship. In an interview with Vijaya Irani in the December 1979 issue of Star & Style, he said, 'I knew Shabana for a longer period than I had known any other girl in films. What she felt for me that time must've been mere puppy love, but it could have culminated in an alliance with me if my mother had not put her foot firmly down. My mother, tolerant in other respects, was adamant about her refusal to accept a Muslim bahu.' Sanjeev's makeup artiste Sarosh Mody summed up the actor's tragic love life in an interaction in 1982. He said, 'Every woman whom Sanjeev loved and yearned for, ditched him, leaving him high and dry. His ego is terribly hurt. Sanjeev is suffering from some kind of a complex. Luck has never been in his favour.' While Sanjeev had many relationships, he never truly trusted the women in his life — partly due to heartbreak and partly because of what people around him made him believe. Anju Mahendroo once revealed how he became wary of women, suspecting they were only interested in his money. She said, 'I don't know whether he kept falling in love, or women kept falling in love [with] him. But there were lots and lots of women around him all the time. He was charming, he had a wonderful smile. They tried wooing him by sending him dabbas. Some women were genuinely in love with him. But he believed they were after his wealth, which was so sad because at the end of the day he had neither a home nor a wife.' Sanjeev was known for his fondness for food and alcohol. The actor never cared much for maintaining a fit physique. After suffering a heart attack, he underwent bypass surgery and significantly reduced his alcohol intake. Recalling a meeting with Sanjeev during that phase, Anju shared, 'He had stopped going out to prevent himself from eating and drinking. He was aware that premature death ran in his family what with an inherited congenital heart condition. He'd keep saying that in his family, the men didn't live beyond 50.' Apart from longing for a life partner, Sanjeev also dreamed of living in a house of his own. Towards the end of his life, he managed to buy a large property. However, due to a legal dispute within the seller's family, he was never able to claim ownership of it. Sanjeev Kumar passed away after suffering a heart attack in 1985 at the age of 47, without fulfilling his two dreams — spending life with a wife and owning a home.
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.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Everybody should do it': Mumtaz, 77, admits to getting fillers on face, says she doesn't mind plastic surgery too
By HT Entertainment Desk | Written by Riya Sharma Jul 02, 2025 03:48 PM IST Bollywood actors like Priyanka Chopra, Khushi Kapoor and others have opened up about getting cosmetic surgeries done, even if that made them a target of trolls. In a recent interview with Times of India, Mumtaz, 77, also spoke about how she uses cheek fillers once every four months and shared her thoughts on undergoing plastic surgery. Mumtaz admitted to using fillers and defends actors getting plastic surgery. Mumtaz revealed that she does use fillers when she is too tired of working out and said, "If you don't work out, you won't look good. I have not done any facelifts, but sometimes when I am too tired, I do use fillers on my left and right side of the face. Usse chal jata hai ek do mahina (For 1-2 months it works). I do it once every four months. I don't feel the need to go under the knife, till now." However, Mumtaz also shared that she has no issue with getting plastic surgery if needed: "If you feel there is anything less in you, then you must rectify it. It is not a crime to change it. Everybody wants to look good and beautiful. Even if I feel like I need something I need to work on, I will change it. Even if I have to do a plastic surgery, I will do it. If that makes me look beautiful, why not? Everybody should do it." About Mumtaz Mumtaz is one of the most iconic stars of Hindi cinema's golden era. She ruled the silver screen in the late 1960s and '70s. From her breakout performance in Do Raaste to her memorable roles in Khilona, Roti, Loafer, and Aap Ki Kasam, Mumtaz became a household name and emerged as one of the highest-paid actors in India. Her sizzling on-screen chemistry with Rajesh Khanna remains legendary. Despite retiring at the peak of her career, Mumtaz remains an enduring style icon. She recently revealed that she would love to return to films but has no interest in playing a hero's mother.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Mumtaz says daughter Natasha and Fardeen Khan should 'not divorce'; opens up on refusing Heeramandi, and doing fillers
Veteran actress Mumtaz speaks frankly, and it's led her into some tangled scenarios. In her recent interviews, she openly discussed her complex relationships—with Shammi Kapoor, Yash Chopra's unrequited love for her, and the dating rumors swirling around Rajesh Khanna. 'Everybody keeps asking me the same old things. And my sister got a few calls. People complained to my sister. They say, 'Mumtaz shouldn't answer those questions'. But how many times should I say no comments? People want to ask me everything. My sister told me, 'You are hurting industry people'. I don't want to hurt anyone; they are my family. People who I have spoken about, now their kids have grown up and they don't like when I speak the truth. And I cannot lie,' she tells us. Ask her if she regrets talking about her contemporaries, and she replies, 'I don't regret it. But it does get monotonous. Everybody just wants to ask me about Rajesh Khanna and Shammi Kapoor. It is so monotonous. His (Shammi's) wife feels bad, 'Why is she talking about my husband'. So, I don't want to hurt anyone.' 'I have not gotten any tempting offers' Though she's often in the spotlight, the actress, who is known for films such as Khilona (1970), Apna Desh (1972), Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) and Aap Ki Kasam (1974), isn't in a rush to return to acting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo 'You either work when there is a necessity, and I have no such majburi. Otherwise, I have not gotten any tempting offers,' she says. She is a fan of Jane Fonda-starrer- Monster-in-Law. 'I would like to do a movie like that, because the director showed Jane the way she looked. If a director shows me in that light, I might do it. I look reasonably good even now. But if they (makers) ask me to play a mother to a hero who is 60-year-old then I refuse it,' she explains. ' Heeramandi ke character mein dum nahi tha' Mumtaz was supposed to make a comeback to the showbiz with Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's Heeramandi. The actress refused to play a part, which was eventually played Koi Sehri Babu co-actress Farida Jalal. Opening up about it for the first time, she states, 'I love Sanjay. If you saw Heeramandi, it is a multi-starrer. There are many characters, and each has something to do. I felt what would I have done in that show? Sanjay even open to make a few changes (in the script), he told. I will die to work with Sanjay, but I want an important character. I don't want to do a movie, where every character is doing something so the importance gets distributed. Itna dum nahi tha, uss character mein. He understood my point.' She adds, "I don't miss being in front of the camera. I started working at the age of seven as an extra. So, I was really tired. Yes, I do miss my colleagues. Bohot mazaa ata tha on set. I miss the people, and the fun times.." 'Natasha and Fardeen should not divorce' Mumtaz's daughter Natasha Madhvani and her actor-husband Fardeen Khan have been reportedly separated. Query about the couple to the actress and she sheds some light: 'They are saying they are separating but they aren't still divorced. I love Fardeen a lot. He was born in front of me. They are still husband and wife.' Has Mumtaz sat down with the couple to identify what went wrong? She answers, 'Nothing serious has happened. Maybe they don't get along anymore. Every marriage has ups and downs. They are too old; they won't listen to me. Sometimes people don't get along with each other. Arguments hote hai. Natasha and Fardeen should not divorce, as they have kids. And I have seen Fardeen is a good father. He shifts his shooting days according to their schedule. He respects me to date. I don't know what they want to do. Even if they divorce, they won't be separated due to their kids.' 'It is not a crime to go under the knife' At 77, the Do Raste actress continues to remain fit. She eats at 7pm, works out for over an hour, and has a diet to follow. Talking about her need to still look perfect, she shares, 'If you don't work out, you won't look good. I have not done any facelifts, but sometimes when I am too tired, I do use fillers on my left and right side of the face. Usse chal jata hai ek do mahina. I do it once every four months. I don't feel the need of going under the knife, till now. ' She further talks about the idea of plastic surgery which is rampant amongst the younger actresses these days. 'If you feel there is anything less in you, then you must rectify it. It is not a crime to change it. Everybody wants to look good and beautiful. Even if I feel like I need something I need to work on, I will change it. Even if I have to do a plastic surgery, I will do it. If that makes me look beautiful, why not. Everybody should do it,' she ends.
India.com
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Jeetendra refused to work with this 'B-grade' actress, then director crushed his arrogance, asked him to…, she is…
Bollywood actor Jeetendra has starred in over 200 films in over six decades, The legendary actor once dominated the box office during his prime; he even challenged Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, and Dharmendra's stardom. But many may not know that Jeetendra once rejected working with a B-grade actress? Yes, you read that right, despite doing close to 200 films, Jeetendra once refused to work with an actress from the B-grade industry. However, Jeetendra's ego came to an early end soon after a director bashed him. Let's know which actress he refused to work with. The actress in question is none other than Bollywood's famous actress Mumtaz, who was one of the most popular actresses of her time. Not only based on acting but also with her unique style, Mumtaz made her name in the world of cinema. Although this journey was not easy, there was a time when she worked as a background dancer and did multiple supporting roles. But after some time, she received multiple offers for lead roles. Mumtaz recently revealed in an interview that Jeetendra did not want to work with her. In 1967, filmmaker V. Shantaram starred Mumtaz as the lead actress in his film 'Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti', and Jeetendra was paired with her. V. Shantaram clearly said to Jeetendra that 'The heroine will remain here; if you don't want to do this film, then you can leave.' Shantaram had full faith in Mumtaz's art, acting, and beauty. He had known her since childhood. Recalling this incident, Mumtaz said, 'Sorry, Jeetu, but this is true.' She further said that in those times, no big hero was ready to work with me. In such a situation, Dilip Kumar saw her work and agreed to work with Mumtaz in the movie 'Ram Aur Shyam'. Mumtaz further said that if Dilip Kumar ji had not done this, she would probably never have become an actress. After Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti, Jeetendra and Mumtaz worked together in many films such as Jigri (1969), Maa Aur Mamta, Khilona (1970), Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari, Chahat Aur Kathputli (1971), Roop Tera Mastana (1972), and Nagin (1976).
