Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Mumtaz Defends Award Claims Amid Hema Malini Comparison
Mumtaz, a famous actress from the 1970s, recently said she has won more awards than Hema Malini, another famous actress from the same time.
Hema Malini was often considered the top actress, but Mumtaz feels she didn't get the same recognition.
In an interview, a journalist compared their awards, which made Mumtaz upset.
She defended herself by saying she has won many awards and has been loved by the industry for a long time.
Mumtaz also mentioned that she quit acting at her peak in 1974.
She feels that journalists should not ask such provocative questions and should be more sensitive.
Mumtaz says she is not arrogant and is loved by everyone in the industry, including famous actors like Shah Rukh Khan.
Mumtaz claims she has won more awards than Hema Malini, her rival from the 1970s.
A journalist's comparison of their awards led Mumtaz to defend her award count.
Mumtaz feels she has been unfairly compared and needs to defend her standing in the industry.
She mentioned that she quit acting at her peak in 1974 and has been loved by the industry.
Mumtaz says she is not arrogant and is loved by everyone, including Shah Rukh Khan.
- Who
- Mumtaz and Hema Malini, two rival actresses from the 1970s
- What
- Mumtaz claims she has won more awards than Hema Malini and defends her statements
- When
- The controversy arose during a recent interview with Subhash K Jha
- Where
- The interview took place in an unspecified location
- Why
- Mumtaz felt the need to defend herself after a journalist compared her awards to Hema Malini's
- Actresses Involved
- Mumtaz, Hema Malini
- Time Period
- 1970s
- Controversial Statement
- Mumtaz claims she won more awards than Hema Malini
- Journalist's Role
- Journalist compared Mumtaz's awards to Hema Malini's
- Mumtaz's Defense
- Mumtaz defends her award count and industry standing
- Mumtaz's Career Peak
- Quit movies in 1974
- Industry Love
- Mumtaz claims she is loved by the industry, including Shah Rukh Khan