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Happy Birthday Mumtaz Askari

Mumtaz, one of Bollywood's most beautiful and charming actresses who has worked in a number of movies turns 69 today. Mumtaz was born on July 31, 1947 to Abdul Sameed Askari and Sardar Begum Habib Agha aka Naaz, both of Iranian origin but settled in Bombay, India. Mumtaz’s USP has been her versatility. Be it majestic or pauper, innocent or vile, gentle or venomous, coy or flaunting, Mumtaz just fitted her roles like a glove. On her 69th birthday here are some of the interesting facts to know about the actress.

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Happy Birthday Mumtaz Askari

Mumtaz was born on July 31, 1947 to a couple of Iranian origin, who settled in Bombay. Succumbing to financial pressures, Mumtaz agreed to act in films as a junior artist and started appearing in group-scenes, at a very young age.

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Happy Birthday Mumtaz Askari

Mumtaz then got the lead role in Pathan being made by Ataullah Khan, Madhubala's father, but the film remained incomplete.

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Happy Birthday Mumtaz Askari

Mumtaz got the roles of supporting actress in A grade hit films like Sehra, Kaajal, Khandaan, Sawan Ki Ghata, Anpad, Hamraaz ,Pyar Kiye Jaa,Pati Patni and Brahmachari. After which she was signed opposite Rajesh Khanna in Do Raaste in 1969.

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Happy Birthday Mumtaz Askari

After release of Do Raate and Bandhan  Mumtaz became the highest paid Hindi actress from 1970-1976. With her versatile, beautiful, looks she stole everybody's heart and inspired performances in each of her film.

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Happy Birthday Mumtaz Askari

Mumtaz acted in more than 100 films during a short career span of 14 years. For Khilona (1970), she won the most coveted Filmfare award in 1970.

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Happy Birthday Mumtaz Askari

Mumtaz quit Bollywood after she married Mayur Madhwani in 1974 but left India only after completing her films opposite Rajesh Khanna in 1976.