Mumtaz Reveals Why She Couldn’t Marry Shammi Kapoor: Family Disapproval & Religious Differences

Bollywood’s iconic star Mumtaz, known for her remarkable performances and being one of the highest-paid actresses of her time, had her fair share of personal and professional challenges. While she delivered blockbuster hits with Rajesh Khanna, it was Shammi Kapoor who captured her heart. In an interview, Mumtaz opens up about why their marriage couldn’t happen despite Shammi’s proposal.

Love Amidst Caste Differences

Mumtaz, renowned for her roles in movies like “Do Raaste,” “Roti,” “Loafer,” and “Aap Ki Kasam,” worked with Shammi Kapoor in films like “Brahmachari” and “Vallah Kya Baat Hai.” Their on-screen chemistry sparked off-screen affection, and Shammi fell deeply in love with her.

A Difficult Decision: Career or Love

The Bollywood veteran shares that Shammi expressed his desire to marry her, but she was only 18 at the time and had ambitious career goals. The Kapoor family disapproved of their ‘bahus’ being part of the film industry. Shammi told Mumtaz that if she wanted him to be happy, she would have to sacrifice her career.

Religious Divide

Adding to the complexities, Mumtaz’s mother warned her against marrying Shammi due to his popularity among women and their religious differences—Shammi being a Hindu and Mumtaz being a Muslim.

Dreams Turned into a Nightmare

Shammi Kapoor, in a later interview, confessed that their relationship became a nightmare as they both had dreams. While talking about their film “Brahmachari,” Shammi reminisces how they shared beautiful moments that later turned into disappointment.

A Different Path

Ultimately, Mumtaz chose a different path and married Ugandan millionaire Mayur Madhwani in 1974, bidding farewell to Bollywood.

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