Arshi Khanam
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:
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.
Mumtaz rejected Ramesh Sippy's directorial debut film because of Shammi Kapoor in the lead. The role later went to Hema Malini.
Mumtaz turned down the lead role in Prakash Mehra's blockbuster action-drama film oppsite Amitabh Bachchan. Later, Jaya Badhuri took the offer.
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 is renowned for many successful films including Do Raaste, Bandhan, Khilona and Tere Mere Sapne.