Mumtaz is an example of endurance and guts starting as a sidey who played the female leads opposite Mehmood in films like 'Bedaag' and 'Do Dil' (1965) and the heroine of Dara Singh in over a dozen stunt films like 'Khakaan' and 'Sikandar-E-Azam' (1965) she ultimately became the glamourous heroine of Dilip Kumar in 'Ram Aur Shyam' (1967), Rajesh Khanna in 'Do Raaste' (1969) and 'Sacha Jhootha (1970). Mumtaz proved her talent in films like 'Khilona' (1970) and 'Aap Ki Kasam' (1974). She was the Oomph girl whose button nose, once considered a defect, became her sex-plus point.

The tight and short blouses which proudly flaunted a high bosom and navel and tightly-wrapped saris she wore, were imitated in all the Indian cities during the late sixties and seventies. She was among the few lucky ones to escape the industry and marry a London-based tycoon, Mayur Madhwani. However, after 16 years of marriage, now on the rocks, Mumtaz tried making a comeback with 'Aandhiyan' (1990). The hero was a grateful Shatrughan Sinha who she had helped during his struggling days. Unfortunately, neither make up nor the camera filters could hide her haggard looks. This film was disappointing. Mumtaz went back, away from limelight again.

Mumtaz's daughter, Natasha Madhwani is married to Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan, son of actor-director Feroz Khan.

IMDb: Mumtaz (I) - Filmography and biography.

Mumtaz - Details about the actress of Hindi Films

Yahoo Groups - Fan Club of Mumtaz - Message board, chat, photos and links.