Salma Mumtaz (1926 – 20 January 2012) was a Pakistani film actress, film director and producer.[1]
Salma Mumtaz | |
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| Born | |
| Died | 20 January 2012 (aged 85–86) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film producer, film director |
| Known for | Playing the role of 'mother' in films |
| Children | Nida Mumtaz (daughter) |
| Relatives | Shammi (sister) Sadaf Kanwal (granddaughter) |
Early life and career
editSalma Mumtaz was born in Jalandhar, British India in 1926.[1] She moved to Pakistan with her family after indepence of Pakistan in 1947. Salma Mumtaz made her film debut as an actress in the 1960 Urdu language film, Neelofar (1960).[1][2] A dancer in addition to being an actor, Mumtaz acted in more than three hundred films, mostly Punjabi language films during her career.[1][2]
She also became known for portraying mothers and motherly figures opposite well known Pakistani and Indian actors, including Waheed Murad, Mohammad Ali, Shahid and Punjabi language film actor, Akmal.[2][1][3] Some of her best known films included Dil Mera Dharkan Teri (1968), Puttar Da Piyar, Heer Ranjha (1970), and Sheran Di Jori. Mumtaz also worked behind the camera as a film director and producer.[1][2]
Mumtaz's brother, Pervaiz Nasir, was a film producer.[2]
Filmography
edit| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Salma | 1960 |
| Clerk[3] | 1960 |
| Qaidi | 1962 |
| Mauj Mela[1] | 1963 |
| Baji | 1963 |
| Dulhan | 1963 |
| Daachi[1] | 1964 |
| Heer Sial | 1965 |
| Aag Ka Darya | 1966 |
| Dil Mera Dharkan Teri | 1968 |
| Diya Aur Toofan | 1969 |
| Nai Laila Naya Majnu | 1969 |
| Utt Khuda Da Vair[4] | 1970 |
| Rangeela[3] | 1970 |
| Maan Puttar[1] | 1970 |
| Heer Ranjha[1][3] | 1970 |
| Sher Puttar[4] | 1971 |
| Lottery[4] | 1974 |
| Joora | 1986 |
| Roti | 1988 |
Death and survivors
editSalma Mumtaz died in Lahore on 20 January 2012, from complications of a long battle with diabetes at the age of 85.[2] Her survivors included her daughter, television actress Nida Mumtaz. She was also the elder sister of Pakistani actress, Shammi, of the 1950s fame.[2][1]
Her colleagues from the Pakistani film industry including actress Bahar Begum and film scriptwriter Pervaiz Kaleem paid tributes to her after her death.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Actress Salma Mumtaz passes away". Dawn newspaper. 20 January 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Veteran actor Salma Mumtaz passes away". Hindustan Times newspaper. 23 January 2012. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d Muhammad Zahid (8 May 2016). "Spotlight: World's greatest mums (film mums)". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Alan Goble. "Salma Mumtaz filmography". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
External links
edit- Salma Mumtaz at IMDb
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