Highlights of Mumtaz’s life
by Filmfare | April 29, 2021, 20:41 IST
They say sex appeal is in the eyes. It’s certainly true when it comes to Mumtaz. It’s also said you don’t need a bikini to look smashing. Well, Mumtaz looked smoking hot even when fully clothed and made the screen melt by her mere pout. The credit of making skin tight churidars famous goes to her. She made many a ’70s maiden faint with lack of air, while trying to imitate her dress sense. Mumtaz started life as a child actor but wasn’t ready to pack up her make-up kit when she turned a teenager. She longed to rule the limelight despite being a total outsider bereft of any benevolent godfather. Through sheer grit and determination and helped by supernova sex-appeal, she went ahead and did it. And the best thing is that she had the courage to chuck it all and leave when love came calling…