Summary
Salma Mumtaz (1926 – 20 January 2012) was a Pakistani film actress, director and producer.[1]
Salma Mumtaz | |
|---|---|
| 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 edit
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] 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]
Salma Mumtaz was born in Jalandhar, present-day India, in 1926.[1][2] Mumtaz's brother, Pervaiz Nasir, was a film producer.[2] Mumtaz moved to the city of Lahore, Pakistan, with her family following the British Partition of India in 1947.[1]
Filmography edit
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Salma | 1960 |
| Clerk | 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 |
| Rangeela[3] | 1970 |
| Maan Puttar[1] | 1970 |
| Heer Ranjha[1] | 1970 |
| Joora | 1986 |
| Roti | 1988 |
Death and survivors edit
Salma Mumtaz died in Lahore on 21 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 m Profile of Salma Mumtaz on Dawn (newspaper) Published 20 Jan 2012, Retrieved 27 May 2019
- ^ a b c d e f g Veteran actor Salma Mumtaz passes away Hindustan Times (newspaper), Published 23 Jan 2012, Retrieved 27 May 2019
- ^ Salma Mumtaz in film 'Rangeela' (1970) on IMDb website Retrieved 27 May 2019
External links edit
- Salma Mumtaz at IMDb
- Filmography of Salma Mumtaz on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website