Mumtaz Reveals Rajesh Khanna Got Jealous Over Dharmendra and Dev Anand

Bollywood's era, which spans the 1960s and 1970s, produced iconic movies and renowned star duos. Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz are the most notable because of their amazing on-screen chemistry and abundance of blockbusters. Now that she is no longer working on movies, Mumtaz is reflecting on her past and sharing fascinating details about her connection with Khanna. Mumtaz recently discussed in an interview with Rediff how Rajesh Khanna's responses to her working with other actors, such as Dharmendra and Dev Anand, exposed a nuanced but loving aspect of their relationship.

Rajesh Khanna's Reaction to Mumtaz Working with Other Heroes

Mumtaz and Rajesh Khanna were a sensational duo in their prime, starring in classics like Do Raaste and Aap Ki Kasam. Khanna was known to become irritated whenever Mumtaz signed films with other male actors, even though their collaborations were successful. Mumtaz said that "he would get upset when I signed films with other heroes like Dharmendra ji or Dev Anand sahab." However, I never pouted since he collaborated with other heroines. He believed he was my owner. Nevermind, it only showed that he was concerned about me.

In their glory days, Mumtaz and Rajesh Khanna were a fantastic team who starred in beloved films like Do Raaste and Aap Ki Kasam. Khanna was reported to get agitated every time Mumtaz made deals for movies starring other men, even if such partnerships proved to be fruitful. Mumtaz stated that "he would get upset when I signed films with other heroes like Dharmendra ji or Dev Anand sahab." But ever since he teamed up with other heroines, I've never pouted. He thought he owned me. Nevermind, it only demonstrated his worry for me.

Legacy and Final Years

Mumtaz and Rajesh Khanna's on-screen chemistry was celebrated in a number of popular movies, such as Bandhan (1969), Sachaa Jhutha (1970), Do Raaste (1974), and Others. Fans continue to love their hit songs, including "Bindiya Chamkegi," "Chup Gaye Sare Nazare," and "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar." However, Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna also collaborated on other iconic movies, like as Aradhana (1969) and Amar Prem (1972).

The cinema business was dominated by Rajesh Khanna, dubbed Bollywood's first superstar, before Amitabh Bachchan became the Angry Young Man. After his divorced wife Dimple Kapadia, daughters Twinkle and Rinke Khanna, son-in-law Akshay Kumar, and grandson Aarav were left behind, Khanna passed away in 2012. Mumtaz, who left the film business in 1990, is still very much remembered by fans as a symbol of the heyday of Indian cinema that still has a lasting impact on the business.