Overview

• In a Radio Nasha interview Mumtaz said that during his early career Yash Chopra, then an assistant under BR Chopra, respectfully proposed marriage to her.
• She praised Chopra as a rare blend of kindness and directorial talent and noted his son Aditya Chopra’s success as a filmmaker.
• The two remained close after she attended his wedding, underscoring the depth of their enduring friendship.
• Mumtaz married entrepreneur Mayur Madhvani in 1974, welcomed two daughters and then pursued a 13-year hiatus from films.
• She revealed that no scripts have yet met her standards, leading her to reject offers for typical mother and elderly roles.