Meet star who started working at 11, was rejected by several Bollywood actors, Dara Singh saved her career, now...

It is said that stardom doesn't come easily. An actor has to work hard to earn it, and harder to maintain it. Bollywood has seen some evergreen actresses, who are blessed with evergreen charisma. One of them is a superstar who was once rejected by almost every hero in Bollywood. She made her way from junior artiste to supporting lead, to main lead. This actress didn't give up the dream of becoming a superstar, and after striving for years, she went on to become one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood. 

The actress who was rejected by almost every hero is...

Mumtaz, the talented actress started her film career at 11 with Sone Ki Chidiya in 1958 and did small roles in films like Stree and Sehra. Her first role as an adult was in O. P. Ralhan's Gehra Daag. She then got small roles in hits like Mujhe Jeene Do.

Mumtaz faced several rejections 

The actress has faced several rejections before becoming a superstar. While appearing on Indian Idol, Mumtaz revealed that no hero was ready to star opposite her. Mumtaz was rejected by almost every male actor in Bollywood. Until one actor put his faith in her and gave a boost to her career. 

The actor who boosted Mumtaz's career was...

Dara Singh, late veteran professional wrestler, actor, and filmmaker gave Mumtaz a chance to star opposite him in Faulad. Later, she went on to 16 more films with the late actor, including Veer Bhimsen, Tarzan Comes to Delhi, Sikandar-E-Azam, Rustom-E-Hind, Raaka, and Daku Mangal Singh. 

 

 

 

 

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Mumtaz's hit pairing with Rajesh Khanna

Mumtaz did 10 films with Rajesh Khanna and all were blockbusters. Her chemistry with Kaka in Do Raaste, Aap Ki Kasam, Roti, Sachaa Jhutta, and Bandhan was widely appreciated by the masses. 

Mumtaz married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974. They have two daughters. Their daughter Natasha has been married to Feroz Khan's son Fardeen Khan since 2006. Mumtaz is regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema. Since she retired from acting, Mumtaz has settled in London with her husband.   

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