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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'

Economic Times

time2 hours ago

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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'

Synopsis During the filming of Brahmachari in 1968, a tender relationship blossomed between Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz. Kapoor, a widower, proposed to the young actress, but she declined due to his demand that she give up her burgeoning career. Mumtaz, supporting her family, chose her professional path, leaving a lasting emotional impact on both despite their eventual separate lives. Agencies Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz shared a deep connection during Brahmachari filming. Kapoor proposed marriage, but Mumtaz declined. 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. 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. '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.' 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.'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."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.

When Shammi Kapoor called his affair with Mumtaz a ‘nightmare'; said he was ‘happy' after it ended: ‘We both had dreams but…'
When Shammi Kapoor called his affair with Mumtaz a ‘nightmare'; said he was ‘happy' after it ended: ‘We both had dreams but…'

Indian Express

time7 hours ago

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  • Indian Express

When Shammi Kapoor called his affair with Mumtaz a ‘nightmare'; said he was ‘happy' after it ended: ‘We both had dreams but…'

Rumours about veteran actor Mumtaz and late legendary star Shammi Kapoor's affair during the filming of the 1968 film Brahmachari circulated for years. Both the stars eventually spoke about their short-lived romance, which, as per their own accounts, was intense but ultimately ended in heartbreak. In an old interview with Lehren Retro, Shammi Kapoor spoke about working with Mumtaz in Brahmachari. He said, '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.' Shammi was previously married to Geeta Bali, who had passed away due to smallpox in 1965. In another old interaction with Rediff, Mumtaz admitted that Shammi Kapoor had proposed to her when she was just 17. However, she turned down his proposal because he had asked her to give up her acting career, as women in the Kapoor family were not allowed to work in films at that time. She said, 'He wanted me to give up my career when I was just 17. I don't think anyone can give me the same amount of love that he showered on me. I never forgot him. Even today when his name is mentioned, tears well up in my eyes. It was not a love affair, it was much more. We loved each other deeply.' Mumtaz also explained that she was earning a substantial income and couldn't walk away from her profession. 'Unfortunately, womenfolk in the Kapoor family did not work during those days. He had to respect his family's wishes, I had to respect my career. I had a family to support. I was being paid Rs 8 lakh even as a struggler. I was the highest paid actress of my time. As a child, when my mother asked whom I wanted to marry when I grow up, I'd say I wanted to marry the son of the Shahenshah of Iran. I wanted only the best in life.' Although Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz's relationship didn't last, both eventually moved on. Shammi went on to marry Neila Devi, while Mumtaz tied the knot with businessman Mayur Madhvani.

Priyanka Chopra had difficult relationship with one man for 6 years, eventually cut ties; Her mother Madhu Chopra said 'He deserved...'
Priyanka Chopra had difficult relationship with one man for 6 years, eventually cut ties; Her mother Madhu Chopra said 'He deserved...'

India.com

time18-07-2025

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  • India.com

Priyanka Chopra had difficult relationship with one man for 6 years, eventually cut ties; Her mother Madhu Chopra said 'He deserved...'

Priyanka Chopra's mother, Madhu Chopra, has always stood by her side through every situation. While the actress was very close to her father, his passing in 2013 left a significant void in her life. In an interview, her mother once recalled that Priyanka had been in a difficult relationship for over six years before marrying Nick Jonas. Priyanka Chopra was in a bad relationship with… At the beginning of 2026, Madhu Chopra revealed that Priyanka usually turns negative experiences into positive ones. In an interview with Lehren Retro, she said that Priyanka is capable of handling any situation and doesn't cut someone out of her life unless the relationship is truly irreparable. She said, 'She can handle all kinds of situations, but she also has an opposite side to her personality. If she dislikes someone… Cut, cut, cut. This only happens when the relationship is irreparable. It's happened only once, where the relationship was irreparable, and he deserved it. But I haven't seen this happen otherwise.' Priyanka Chopra has been linked to several actors in Bollywood, including Shahid Kapoor, Harman Baweja, and Shah Rukh Khan, but she never confirmed dating any of them. How did Priyanka Chopra meet Nick Jonas? In 2016, Nick Jonas messaged Priyanka Chopra for the first time on her social media account. He sent her a direct message asking for her phone number. At the time, Priyanka was in a relationship with someone else and later admitted that she wasn't very interested in talking to Nick back then. Priyanka said that at the time, she didn't want to acknowledge Nick's messages because she was in a relationship. 'I was in a very long and serious relationship that lasted about five to six years,' she revealed. 'But when Nick kept sending me direct messages in 2016, we eventually started chatting. I was at the end of my previous relationship when Nick entered my life.' In the show, the actress also revealed that she was quite confused about dating someone 10 years younger than her. She couldn't imagine seeing a husband in a 25-year-old boy. She admitted that, initially, she didn't want to get too involved with Nick while talking to him on the phone. When did Priyanka Chopra marry Nick Jonas? The couple eventually wed in December 2018 after a very brief engagement. The tied the knot in Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace, in a multi-day celebration incorporating both Christian and Hindu ceremonies. The Christian ceremony was officiated by Nick's father, and the Hindu ceremony included traditional Indian rituals. Nick had once said in a talk show, 'She comes from a big Indian family. I obviously have my brothers… We did it in Jodhpur, at a palace there which was beautiful. Obviously there was good food, good music… So you do the pheras, which is seven walks around the fire symbolising seven lifetimes together. So I am locked in for good now'. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie, via surrogate in January 2022.

This litter girl in the picture had a crush on Rishi Kapoor, attended his wedding with Neetu Singh, is now a huge star, name is...
This litter girl in the picture had a crush on Rishi Kapoor, attended his wedding with Neetu Singh, is now a huge star, name is...

India.com

time16-07-2025

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  • India.com

This litter girl in the picture had a crush on Rishi Kapoor, attended his wedding with Neetu Singh, is now a huge star, name is...

This litter girl in the picture had a crush on Rishi Kapoor, attended his wedding with Neetu Singh, is now a huge star, name is... Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh are one of the most admired and evergreen couples in the Hindi film industry. The duo fell in love on the sets of Kabhie Kabhi , when they were just teenagers. In 1980, they got married in a wholesome ceremony. They became parents to daughter Riddhima Kapoor in 1980, and son Ranbir Kapoor in 1982. A throwback moment from Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh's wedding While many from the film industry had the chance to attend Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh's wedding and celebrate their happily ever after, one of them was Raveena Tandon who attended the ceremony and shared a glimpse of it. In 2021, on the occasion of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh's 41st wedding anniversary, Raveena shared a black and white throwback picture of her teenage self, when she had attended one of Bollywood's most memorable wedding. Along with the pic, she penned a heartfelt caption, revealing how Rishi Kapoor requested her to share the pic with him so that he could include it in his autobiography, Khullam Khulla. The caption reads, 'Found a gem. A tad too late though. Thank you @juuhithesoniibabbar for finding this pic. Chintu uncle kept asking me for this pic to put in his autobiography. And somehow I had lost the original. Found it .so that's me standing with chintu uncle, at his wedding. Wish I'd gotten it a bit earlier. Nonetheless it is treasure for me. #treasuredmemories @neetu54.' Why did Raveena Tandon sulk after Rishi Kapoor got married? In a throwback interview with Lehren Retro, Raveena revealed that she had a massive crush on Rishi Kapoor, and sulked terribly as he got married. 'I was sulking because he got married. I had the biggest crush on him. Everytime he used to go abroad, he used to get me like a doll or something. And I was sulking throughout his wedding. The only consolation was that he got married to Neetu ji. It was the best thing. I love them as a couple. I used to adore both of them. When we finally did a film together, he laughed because I was forced to call him 'Chintu ji.' Raveena said. Rishi Kapoor and Raveena Tandon starred together in just one film Saajan Ki Baahon Mein , released in 1995. Despite no major collaborations, Raveena said that she shared a connection with him through his father, Ravi Tandon, who worked with him in films like Khel Khel Mein and Jhoota Kahin Na.

Who is this Indian actress who rejected working in Amitabh Bachchan's big-budget film, said ‘Bollywood is better than…'; is Hema Malini's…, her name is…
Who is this Indian actress who rejected working in Amitabh Bachchan's big-budget film, said ‘Bollywood is better than…'; is Hema Malini's…, her name is…

India.com

time16-07-2025

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  • India.com

Who is this Indian actress who rejected working in Amitabh Bachchan's big-budget film, said ‘Bollywood is better than…'; is Hema Malini's…, her name is…

Actress Madhoo made a big name with several hit films like Phool Aur Kaante and Roja. However, in 1999, the actress married Anand Shah and left the industry. She made a comeback after 12 years and is now quite active in films. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Madhoo spoke openly about her break from films. Who is Hema Malini's niece, Madhoo? Madhoo talks about her break from films, she recalled working with all the A-listers in Bollywood and says, 'By 1997, I started feeling dissatisfied. I felt I wasn't doing a good job, and I was no longer excited about my work. After working with authentic, realistic directors down South, it felt weird to work with directors who would put up boards saying we were somewhere else, and cheat in the movies. As an artiste, I became unhappy going to sets. The thing I once wanted the most, being on a film set, started bothering me.' When Madhoo rejected Amitabh Bachchan's big-budget film Recalling turning down a film with Amitabh Bachchan for her wedding, Madhoo said, 'I call myself a child of destiny. What people call expression today, I experienced it then. Whenever I have felt something strongly, it has come true for me. When I realised I didn't want to work in films, love came into my life. I got married and I completely moved away from acting. Once I gave in to greed, I got a big film with Amitabh Bachchan, which eventually went to Soundarya. My wedding date was fixed, and I told my secretary that I didn't want to do it. She asked me to think again, but I was firm.' Let us tell you that this film starring Amitabh Bachchan and Soundarya was released in 1999, named Sooryavansham. In this film, Big B himself played a double role along with Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher, and Kader Khan. This film failed at the box office, but later it won the hearts of the people.

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