As the actress celebrates her 77th birthday on 31st July, the actress once spoke about her insecurities, regrets and complexities in her career.

Mumtaz recalled a time when she was shooting for the song Jai Jai shiv Shankar in Aap Ki Kasam and had to walk for miles to look for a washroom.

It was considered a sign of defiance against social standards when actresses like Zeenat Aman, Sharmila Tagore, and Dimple Kapadia wore bikinis on screen in the past. Mumtaz was another famous actress who wore a bikini in the 1972 movie Apradh. She revealed recently that she didn't wear the costume until Feroz Khan convinced her to believe in his vision.

He once had the opportunity of working with legendary actor Shammi Kapoor for his Tv show Shikast where Kapoor played the role of a villain. He has now recalled an anecdote of how Kapoor took up the role and what happened next.

In an interview, Mumtaz said that Raj Kapoor who was the lead as well as the director of the film made her audition for the role however later dropped her from the film.

It's said that on Thursday night, his condition got worse. His health worsened, and he was sent to the Tata Memorial Hospital in the Parel district of Mumbai. Despite being placed on oxygen support, he was unable to live. Only a few days had passed since Johnny Lever disclosed that Jr. Mehmood had received a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

The funeral of the late veteran actor has begun and there are many actors who are marking their presence to pay their respect to the actor and provide support to his family.

Junior Mehmood, whose real name is Naeem Sayyed began his acting career as a child artist. Comedian Mehmood took him under his wings after they worked together in the 1968 film Suhaag Raat.

It's said that on Thursday night, his condition got worse. His health worsened, and he was sent to the Tata Memorial Hospital in the Parel district of Mumbai. Despite being placed on oxygen support, he was unable to live. Only a few days had passed since Johnny Lever disclosed that Jr. Mehmood had received a stage 4 cancer diagnosis.