Mumtaz originally of Indo-Iranian descent was born in Bombay on July 31, 1947.She started as an extra in films in the early 1960's. Initially she worked in small roles in big films like Mujhe Jeene Do and big roles in small budgeted stunt films like Boxer, Samson, Tarzan, and King Kong. In the 1960s, she starred in as many as 16 action films with freestyle wrestler Dara Singh and was labelled as a stunt film heroine.
However Raj Khosla's blockbuster Do Raaste (1969) made her big star. Oddly, it was just an inconsequential girlfriend role, but director Khosla, so good at picturizing songs, filmed four unforgettable songs on Mumtaz. Mumtaz had no problem acting sexy and due to her looks, easily had several more hit films. She acted in over a hundred films in a career that spanned just 12 years. She married millionaire Mayur Madhvani on May 29, 1974

Movies
Akash, Jung Aur Aman, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Aag, Baghdad Ki Raatein, Boond Jo Ban Gayi Moti, Chandan Ka Palna, CID 909, Do Dushman, Hamraaz, Patthar Ke Sanam, Ram Aur Shyam, Woh Koi Aur Hoga, Suraj, Daadi Maa, Daku Mangal Singh, Jawan Mard, Ladka Ladki, Pati Patni, Pyaar,Aandhiyan, Aaina, Nagin, Aag Aur Toofan, Lafange, Prem Kahani, Roti, Aap Ki Kasam, Chor Machaye Shor, Jheel Ke Us Paar, Loafer, Bandhe Haath, Pyaar Ka Rishta,Dr. Vidya, Main Shadi Karne Chala, Pathan, Wallah Kya Baat Hai, Stree, Lajwanti, Yasmin, Sanskar etc.

Favourites
Favourite Actor: Dilip Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar
Favourite Actress: Madhubala, Nargis, Nutan
Favourite Cloths: saris
Likes: Tennis, swimming, walking, reading
Hobbies: Art collecting, carpet weaving by hand