Mumtaz Biography

Mumtaz Biography 

On July 31, 1947 Abdul Sameed Askari and Sardar Begum Habib Agha, both of Iranian origin but settled in Bombay, India, were blessed with a daughter, who they decided to name Mumtaz, who would be sister to Malika, and step-sister to Shazhath and Sharook.

Mumtaz' only Filmi connections were through her actress sister, Malika, which soon ended when Malika got married and quit Bollywood.

Mumtaz first starred as a child artiste in 1952 in 'Sanskar'. Thereafter she appeared in 'Yasmin', 'Stree', 'Wallah Kya Baat Hai', 'Main Shaadi Karne Chala', 'Dr. Vidya', 'Sehra', 'Rustom Sohrab' and 'Mujhe Jeene Do'.

Her first role as an adult was in 1963 'Gehra Daag'. Thereafter she starred opposite Dara Singh in 'Faulad'. This heralded to the public at large that Mumtaz had arrived. Her career, in just over a decade, would span close to 115 movies.

Between the years 1963 through to 1977 Mumtaz is remembered for her roles in 'Roti', 'Dushmun', 'Sacha Jhutha' & 'Do Raaste' opposite Rajesh Khanna; 'Aap Ki Kasam' and an award winning performance in 'Khilona' opposite Sanjeev Kumar; 'Chor Machaye Shor' with Shashi Kapoor; 'Jheel Ke Us Paar', 'Loafer' & 'Mere Hamdam Mere Dost' with Dharmendra; 'Apradh' opposite Feroz Khan; 'Tangewala' opposite Rajendra Kumar; 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' & 'Tere Mere Sapne' with Dev Anand; 'Upasna' & 'Mela' with Sanjay Khan; 'Humnjoli' with Jeetendra; 'Brahmachari' opposite Shammi Kapoor; 'Hamraaz' with Raaj Kumar; 'Ram Aur Shyam' with Dilip Kumar; 'Faulad' opposite Dara Singh are just to name a few.

Whether she played a child artiste, a vamp, a character actress, or the leading lady, Mumtaz gave the role her very best, and thus carved a name for herself in the minds of her fans, viewers, and movie makers.

Mumtaz won the Best Actress award for her character as Chand in 'Khilona' during 1970, and in 1996 went to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mumtaz quit Bollywood after she married Mayur Madhwani in 1974, and re-located to Britain. There she gave birth to two daughters, Natasha and Tanya.

In 2006 Mumtaz was again in the headlines in India when Natasha got married to Feroz Khan's son, Fardeen Khan.

Mumtaz, together with gorgeous yesteryear heroines like Alka, Komal, and Rajshree would have easily overshadowed the reigning Bollywood queens and given them a run for their money and many sleepless nights. Their performance will always be remembered, and they, especially dark-browned eyed Mumtaz, with her perfect complexion, and a sexy figure, will forever be etched in the eyes of her fans in India and now all over the world.
Trivia
Origin: Iranian

Mother: Sardar Begum Habib Agha

Father: Abdul Sameed Askari

Her daughter, Natasha, is slated to marry Bollywood actor, Fardeen Khan, in January, 2006.

Her daughters: Natasha and Tanya.

In-law of Hrithik Roshan.

Family hails from Shiraz, Iran.

In-law of Feroz Khan.

Mother-in-Law of Fardeen Khan.


Where Are They Now
Retired to the UK after marriage.