However, one shocking incident grabbed a lot of attention. This was when his downfall began and he was working for the film Janta Hawaldar.

Mumtaz's ethereal presence enhanced several Bollywood achievements in the 1970s, and established her place as the country's sweetheart. Her charisma not only captured the hearts of the audience but also those of her colleagues, inspiring them to write captivating stories of love and heartache.

He had a massive fan following but actor Naseeruddin Shah had a different opinion, culminating in the wrath of the late actor’s daughter Twinkle Khanna once.

For the Unversed, before Rajesh Khanna married actress Dimple Kapadia, he was in a relationship with actress Anju Mahendroo for several years.

<p>“Look, I was in London and they wanted me to come in a short period of time. It was not possible. I love kids and I wish they had contacted me a bit earlier than they did.” Mumtaz is keen on doing the show in the future if things work out as she does follow it.</p>

Having made her debut in 1958 with Sone Ki Chidiya, at the young age of 11, Mumtaz emerged as a big star, who gave several hit films with Rajesh Khanna. Rajesh and Mumtaz were a popular onscreen couple.

Veteran actress Mumtaz was hospitalised owing to stomach infection