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Mumtaz was born on July 31, 1947 in Mumbai, Bombay State, India. Public records list Mumtaz as an actor. The age as of 2026 is 79. Recorded honors include Filmfare Awards and IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award. Notable works include Hamraaz, C.I.D. 909 and Brahmachari.
My Take
What draws me to Mumtaz isn't the stardom but the climb. She began as a child actor and slogged through B-grade films before turning herself into one of the highest-paid leading ladies of the late 1960s and early 1970s. That arc tells me everything about her grit. Filmfare wins and an IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award are the headline, but the real story sits in the unglamorous years that came first. I respect performers who earn their place rather than inherit it, and Mumtaz clearly earned hers the long, patient way.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mumtaz
- Name (Japanese)
- ムムターズ
- Reading
- むむたーず
- Born
- July 31, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Hamraaz | — | |
| Notable work | C.I.D. 909 | — | |
| Notable work | Brahmachari | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumtaz%20(Indian%20actress)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A0%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3111131
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mumtaz born?
Born July 31, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Mumtaz from?
Mumtaz is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Mumtaz do?
Mumtaz works as actor.
What is Mumtaz known for?
Notable works include Hamraaz, C.I.D. 909, Brahmachari.