Mumtaz (born 1948) is a Pakistani film actress who worked in Urdu and Punjabi movies during the 1970s and 1980s. She is known for her lead roles in the movies ''Pyaar Ka Mausam'' (1975), '' Mohabbat Zindagi Hai'' (1975), '' Jab Jab Phool Khile'' (1975), and ''Amber'' (1978). She won 5

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in her long cinema career.

Early life and career

Mumtaz was born as ''Rifa'at'' in 1948 in

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. Before appearing in

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films, she was quite popular for dancing at various functions in Karachi. She came to films in 1972. Her first film, ''Ehsaas,'' was directed by

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and produced by

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. Along with

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and

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in the lead cast, Mumtaz had a small role in the film. She again played a small role in

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's and

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's film ''Amrao Jaan Aada''. Meanwhile, she had given a dance performance in a Punjabi film, ''Banarsi Thug'' (1973), to a song sung by

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, with the lyrics ''Ankh Lari Badu Badi, Mouqa Miley Kadi Kadi''. The song was filmed in a bar. This sensational song was a huge super hit and made Mumtaz famous overnight. After the film Banarasi Thug, Mumtaz's social film ''Sidha Raasta'', starring

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, Yousuf Khan, and

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, became a diamond jubilee and Mumtaz became the center of attention for film fans across the country. Mumtaz's first lead role film was ''Intezaar'' which was released in 1974. The film starred Mumtaz alongside Shabnam, Nadeem,

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, and Mohammad Qavi. The heroine of this film was Shabnam, but the entire story of this film revolves around Mumtaz. In this film, Mumtaz was portrayed as a very modern girl. This film became a silver jubilee in

. Just two weeks after the release of this film, Mumtaz's other film ''Shikaar'' was released, in which she appeared as a full heroine. In this film, Mumtaz played the role of a dumb girl against the hero Shahid, who was portrayed as a savage wild man. After the release of this film, Mumtaz dominated Pakistan's film industry and she became a busy actress. Her film ''Dushman'', which was released at the end of 1974, also became a golden jubilee hit. The director of this film was

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. In this film, Mumtaz played a lead role along with

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and

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. Dancing was the central attraction in Mumtaz's screen performances. In the movie Mohabbat Zindagi Hai, singer

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's playback song "''Tut Turu Tara Tara''" was pictured on Mumtaz and she was much applauded for her dancing performance for that song. Later, Mumtaz worked in several successful movies like ''Pyaar Ka Maasam'' (1975), Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1975), Jab Jab Phool Khile (1975), ''Sheeshay Ka Ghar'' (1978), and ''Amber'' (1978). Her last film, ''Gangwa,'' was released in 1991.

Personal life

Reportedly, Mumtaz was in a relationship with film producer ''Chaudhry Ajmal'' during the late 1970s, though they were never married. Later, she married a businessman and moved to

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. Now she lives in Canada with her family.

Selected filmography

Mumtaz acted in 202 Urdu and Punjabi films: * 1972: Ehsaas (Urdu) * 1972:

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(Urdu) * 1973:

Ziddi ''Ziddi'' may refer to: * ''Ziddi'' (1948 film), a Hindi film * ''Ziddi'' (1964 film), a film by Pramod Chakravorty * ''Ziddi'' (1973 film), a Pakistani film in Punjabi language * ''Ziddi'' (1997 film), an Indian action film starring Sunny Deol and ...

(Punjabi) * 1973: Banarsi Thug (Punjabi) * 1973: Rangeela Aur Munawar Zarif (Urdu) * 1974: Tum Salamat Raho (Urdu) * 1974: Sidha Rasta (Punjabi) * 1974:

Naukar Wohti Da ''Naukar Wohti Da'' (Punjabi language, Punjabi: ﻧﻮﮐﺮ ﻭﻭﮨﭩﯽ ﺩﺍ) is a 1974 Pakistani, Punjabi film, starring Munawar Zarif in the lead role, opposite actress Aasia. The film tells the story of a hired husband. It was remade ...

(Punjabi) * 1974: Intezar (Urdu) * 1974: Bhool (Urdu) * 1974: Dushman (Urdu) * 1974: Jadoo (Punjabi) * 1975: Pyar Ka Mousam (Urdu) * 1975: Mohabbat Zindagi Hay (Urdu) * 1975: Sharif Badmash (Punjabi) * 1975: Soorat Aur Seerat (Urdu) * 1975: Jab Jab Phool Khilay (Urdu) * 1975: Shoukan Melay Di (Punjabi) * 1976: Talash (Urdu) * 1976: Koshish (Urdu) * 1976: Ann Daata (Urdu) * 1977: Jabroo (Punjabi) * 1978: Amber (Urdu) * 1978: Sheeshay Ka Ghar (Urdu) * 1979: Nizam Daku (Punjabi) * 1979: Khushboo (Urdu) * 1979: Dubai Chalo (Punjabi) * 1980: Sohra Tay Jawai (Punjabi) * 1981: Sala Sahib (Punjabi) * 1981: Sangram (Urdu) * 1981: Veryam (Punjabi) * 1982: 2 Bhiga Zamin (Punjabi) * 1982: Noukar Tay Malik (Punjabi) * 1982: Shaan (Punjabi) * 1982: Zara Si Baat (Urdu) * 1983: Dillan day Souday (Punjabi) * 1983: Susral Chalo (Punjabi) * 1983: Raka (Punjabi) * 1983: Murad Khan (Punjabi) * 1984: Kalia (Punjabi) * 1985: Dhee Rani (Punjabi) * 1986: Zanjeer (Urdu) * 1987: Sangal (Punjabi) * 1987: Kundan (Urdu) * 1988: Mafroor (Punjabi) * 1990: Siren (Punjabi) * 1991:

Kalay Chor ''Kalay Chor'' (Urdu: ) is a 1991 Pakistani action film, directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and produced by Habib Jalib. The film stars actors Neeli, Sultan Rahi, Javed Sheikh, Ghulam Mohiuddin and Humayun Qureshi . Cast * Sultan Rahi as (Kabira) * ...

(Punjabi/Urdu double version) * 1992: Zindagi (Punjabi/Urdu double version)

Awards

References

External links

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