Mumtaz reacts to death rumours: 'I am not that buddhi'

MUMBAI: Veteran actress Mumtaz has dismissed rumours of her death in a video message, saying she is very much "alive".

"Hi my friends. I love you all. See, I am not dead. I am alive. I am not that ‘buddhi' (old) as they say. I still look presentable because of your blessings," Mumtaz said.

The video has been shared by Mumtaz's daughter Tanya Madhvani on her Instagram account.

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Urging everyone to stop spreading false news, Tanya wrote: "Message from my mother to her fans ! With another death hoax going around she is well and doing great ! Despite images of her being spread across the internet when she was fighting her cancer battle many years ago that claim she looks old ! . She is now healthy and happy and beautiful ! Give her a break she is 73."

Reportedly, Mumtaz, known for films like "Do Raaste", "Aap Ki Kasam" and "Loafer", is currently spending time with her family in London.

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