I was just 15 years old when I did my first film, 'Faulad,' in 1963, opposite Dara Singh. Although I had worked earlier as a child actress, this was my first break as a lead heroine. — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
Everybody loves me but I can't make everybody my close friend. I don't make friends easily. — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
My roots are from Iran and so, I cook Iranian dishes that have been passed down the generations in our family. I was born… — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
My first 26 years was a time of hard work. I was an obedient child to my parents. Whatever I earned, I gave to… — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
There's a time for every woman to get married. You should seize that moment. — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
I got to work with A-grade stars like Rajendra Kumar, Feroz Khan and Rajesh Khanna. — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
To a certain extent, I can say I owe my career to Dara Singh because after doing films with him, I started getting good… — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
I've kept alive my childlike innocence. I don't let anything or anyone dampen my zest for life. Now, that's very important. — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
A year after I got married, 'Prem Kahani,' 'Roti' and 'Aap Ki Kasam' released. I refused 'Safar,' 'Haathi Mere Saathi'... because I was hellbent… — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
I was all of 18, and in love with Shammi Kapoor while we were filming 'Brahmachari.' He wanted me to give up my career,… — Mumtaz Copy Share Image
