Mumtaz Was Labelled 'B-Grade' Actor Until This Hero Agreed To Do A Film With Her

Mumtaz, who is one of greatest names in Bollywood industry, didn't have a great start at film industry. actress, who is known for classics like Roti, Loafer, and Dushmun, was once labelled a B-gre actor. In a recent interview, actress revealed reason behind same and how Dilip Kumar changed her career.

Why Mumtaz was labelled B-gre actor?

76-year-old actress, in an interview with DawnNews, revealed that she was labelled a B-gre actor because she did a lot of small roles.

She said, "I was given label of a B-gre actor because I did a lot of small roles. I also did comedy with Mehboob sahab. I just closed my eyes and did work. I thought rest is in god’s hands. My start in film industry was wrong."

She ded, "I won’t blame heroes for not working with me because everybody wants to climb lder of success."

Mumtaz's label and career trajectory changed after Mehboob showed one of her scenes to actor Dilip Kumar and asked if he was willing to do a film with her.

Talking about same, Mumtaz said, "Mehboob sahab showed one of my scenes to Dilip Kumar sahab and asked him if he would work with me in Ram Aur Shyam. He told him that girl was nice and he agreed. Dilip sahab was a very down-to-earth person."

Dilip Kumar Too Was Skeptical About Working With Actress?

According to Mumtaz, actress and Dilip Kumar h a significant age difference when y signed for film Ram Aur Shyam. Due to this Dilip Kumar initially raised concerns. However, after watching trial shot of film, actor eventually agreed to project, recognising Mumtaz's qualities such as her good height, fairness, and dancing skills.