3 Blockbuster movies rejected by Mumtaz

Arshi Khanam

Mumtaz's missed hits

Veteran actress Mumtaz is among the top stars of the Golden era of Bollywood. She has a stunning filmography but she rejected many blockbuster films. Take a look:

Seeta Aur Geeta

Ramesh Sippy first offered the titular dual role to Mumtaz. However, she turned down this classic blockbuster film and it catapulted fame to Hema Malini. 

Andaaz

Mumtaz rejected Ramesh Sippy's directorial debut film because of Shammi Kapoor in the lead. The role later went to Hema Malini.

Zanjeer

Mumtaz turned down the lead role in Prakash Mehra's blockbuster action-drama film oppsite Amitabh Bachchan. Later, Jaya Badhuri took the offer. 

Hare Ram Hare Krishna

Mumtaz was initially offered the role of Zeenat Aman but she rejected the offer as she didn't want to play Dev Anand's sister. Later, she played a minor role as his lover.

Mumtaz popular films

Mumtaz is renowned for many successful films including Do Raaste, Bandhan, Khilona and Tere Mere Sapne.