Mumtaz, a beloved figure in Indian cinema, has always garnered the appreciation of fans and critics alike. She started her career around 35 years ago and was at her peak when she said goodbye to acting. However, it appears that now the actress is ready to make her comeback, but only if something worth her time and talent comes her way.“I was a mere child when I began acting. It was not an easy journey. But I made it to the top. When I quit to get married, I was the highest-paid actress of Indian cinema,” Mumtaz shared in an exclusive conversation with us..
Mumtaz on her comeback
The big question is that after more than three decades, is Mumtaz ready for her comeback to the big screen? Weighing in on the subject, she said, “I was offered Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi. But I said no to that. The money being offered was a pittance. Why would I work for so little money when I have everything that I need, plus more?”The actress, remembered for her hit films in the 1970s like ‘Do Raaste,’ ‘Aap Ki Kasam,’ ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ and ‘Prem Kahani,’ added that she is on the lookout for something substantial to return with. “It should be something that would not disappoint my fans. Even today, when I go out on the streets, people recognize me in every part of the world. That’s because I have maintained myself. I do regular exercise, I don’t eat after sunset, and I don’t stuff myself during meals, and most importantly, I don’t think negative thoughts. Mujhe kisise koi shikaayat nahin hai.”
“All my dreams have come true,” says Mumtaaz
Further, in the conversation, when asked if there’s any unfulfilled dream that the actress has, she replied, “None at all.” “All my dreams have come true. I started my career as an actor when I was only 14. Uss din se aaj tak mujhe logon ka pyar mila,” she added.The actress who has her birthday coming this month concluded, “On my birthdays, I barely open my eyes in the morning when I am flooded with messages. I consider myself the richest woman in the world.”
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