Mumtaz (Pakistani actress)

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Mumtaz
ممتاز
Born
Riffat Qazalbash

(1952-10-07) 7 October 1952 (age 72)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • dancer
Years active1971 - present
Spouse Bari Malik (divorced)
Children3
Awards5 Nigar Awards

Mumtaz (born 1952) is a Pakistani film actress who worked in Urdu and Punjabi movies during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her lead roles in the movies Pyaar Ka Mausam (1975), Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1975), Jab Jab Phool Khile (1975), and Amber (1978). [1] She won 5 Nigar Awards in her long cinema career. [2]

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Early life

Mumtaz was born as Riffat Qazalbash in 1952 in Karachi. Mumtaz's father Amir-ul-Hassan Qazalbash, was a resident of Agra after partition of India then he migrated to Pakistan and he moved to Karachi. [3] Before appearing in Lollywood films, she was quite popular for dancing at various functions and social events in Karachi. [4]

Career

She came to films in 1971. Her first film was Dil Aur Dunya and her second film, Ehsaas, was directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and produced by Ilyas Rashidi. Along with Shabnam and Nadeem in the lead cast, Mumtaz had a small role in the film. She again played a small role in Shahid and Rani's film Umrao Jaan Aada . Meanwhile, she had given a dance performance in a Punjabi film, Banarsi Thug (1973), to a song sung by Noor Jehan, with the lyrics Ankh Lari Badu Badi, Mouqa Miley Kadi Kadi. The song was filmed in a bar. This sensational song was a huge super hit and made Mumtaz famous overnight. After Banarasi Thug, Mumtaz's social film Sidha Raasta, starring Naghma, Yousuf Khan, and Sultan Rahi, became a diamond jubilee and Mumtaz became the center of attention for film fans across the country.

Mumtaz's first lead role film was Intezaar which was released in 1974. The film starred Mumtaz alongside Shabnam, Nadeem, Babra Sharif, and Mohammad Qavi. The heroine of this film was Shabnam, but the entire story of this film revolves around Mumtaz. In this film, Mumtaz was portrayed as a very modern girl. This film became a silver jubilee in Karachi. Just two weeks after the release of this film, Mumtaz's other film Shikaar was released, in which she appeared as a full heroine. In this film, Mumtaz played the role of a dumb girl against the hero Shahid, who was portrayed as a savage wild man. After the release of this film, Mumtaz dominated Pakistan's film industry and she became a busy actress. Her film Dushman, which was released at the end of 1974, also became a golden jubilee hit. The director of this film was Pervez Malik. In this film, Mumtaz played a lead role along with Waheed Murad and Muhammad Ali.

Dancing was the central attraction in Mumtaz's screen performances. In the movie Mohabbat Zindagi Hai , singer Nahid Akhtar's playback song "Tut Turu Tara Tara" was pictured on Mumtaz. She was much applauded for her dancing performance for that song.

Later, Mumtaz worked in several successful movies like Pyaar Ka Maasam (1975), Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1975), Jab Jab Phool Khile (1975), Sheeshay Ka Ghar (1978), and Amber (1978). Her last film, Ghail, was released in 1997. [4] [1] [5] [6]

After a break of almost 25 years due to her marriage, Mumtaz then returned to Pakistan from Canada and resumed her acting career in films later she transitioned to television. [7]

In 2025, she made her comeback in films and appeared in film Welcome to Punjab which was released in August 14, 2025 and her role was praised. [8]

Personal life

Reportedly, Mumtaz was in a relationship with film producer Chaudhry Ajmal during the late 1970s, though they were never married. She was married to film studio owner Bari Malik for a short period with him she has a son Zeeshan Raheel Bari before separating from him in the early 1980s. [9] [1] Later, she married a Pakistani businessman and moved to Canada. Now she lives in Canada with her family. [4]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2023Star & Style Season 4Herself PTV

Film

Mumtaz acted in 202 Urdu and Punjabi films: [1]

YearFilmLanguage
1971Dil Aur DunyaUrdu [4]
1972 Ehsaas Urdu
1972 Umrao Jaan Ada Urdu
1973Mr. 420Punjabi
1973 Ziddi Punjabi [1]
1973Yaar, Pyar Tay MaaPunjabi
1973Banarsi ThugPunjabi
1973Rangeela AshiqPunjabi
1973Rangeela Aur Munawar ZarifUrdu
1973 Farz Urdu [1]
1974Tum Salamat RahoUrdu
1974Sidha RastaPunjabi
1974 Naukar Wohti Da Punjabi
1974Badmash PuttarPunjabi
1974ShikarUrdu
1974QatilPunjabi
1974IntezarUrdu [1]
1974BhoolUrdu [1]
1974DushmanUrdu
1974DeedarUrdu
1974JadooPunjabi [1]
1975Saajan Rang RangeelaUrdu
1975Haar Geya InsanUrdu
1975Pyar Ka MousamUrdu [1]
1975 Mohabbat Zindagi Hai Urdu
1975 Sharif Badmash Punjabi
1975Soorat Aur SeeratUrdu
1975GuddiPunjabi
1975ShararatUrdu
1975 Roshni Urdu [1]
1975 Jab Jab Phool Khile Urdu
1975Shoukan Melay DiPunjabi
1976TalashUrdu
1976KoshishUrdu
1976Sohni MehinvalPunjabi
1976KharidarUrdu
1976Pathar Tay MotiPunjabi
1976Akh Lari Bado BadiPunjabi
1976Ann DaataUrdu
1976Reshma Tay SheraPunjabi
1976Gama B.A.Punjabi
1976Geo Aur Jeenay DoUrdu
1976JahangiraPunjabi
1977AavaraUrdu
1977ParastishUrdu
1977JasoosUrdu
1977JabrooPunjabi
1977BeGunahPunjabi
1977Jeenay Ki RahUrdu
1977ShaheenUrdu
1977Apnay Huay ParaeyUrdu
1978AmberUrdu
1978Aag Aur ZindagiUrdu
1978SharmiliUrdu
1978Sheeshay Ka GharUrdu
1978Kall Day MundayPunjabi
1978Haider AliUrdu
1978Dushman Ki TalashUrdu / Pashto
1979Qasm Khoon DiPunjabi
1979Yahan Say Vahan TakUrdu
1979Tehka PehlvanPunjabi
1979RemandPunjabi
1979Raja Ki Aye Gi BaraatUrdu
19792 RastayUrdu
1979Attal FaisalaPunjabi
1979Jeenay Ki SazaUrdu
1979Ziddi JattPunjabi
1979DangalPunjabi
1979Khana JangiPunjabi
1979Nizam DakuPunjabi
1979 Khushboo Urdu [1]
1979Dubai ChaloPunjabi
1979Qatil Tay FarishtaPunjabi
1980Ik Wohti 3 LahrayPunjabi
1980IqrarPashto
1980Vadda ThanedarPunjabi
1980BaraanPashto
19802 NishanPunjabi
1980Sohra Tay JawaiPunjabi
1981Khabara Da Izzat DaPashto
1981Mr. AflatoonPunjabi
1981GunmanUrdu
1981Meray ApnayUrdu
1981FatafatPunjabi
1981Parvah NeinPunjabi
1981Kufr-o-IslamPashto
1981Sala SahibPunjabi
1981 Sher Khan Punjabi [1]
1981SangramUrdu
1981Dara SikandarPunjabi
1981VeryamPunjabi
1981Chann SurajPunjabi
1981Maula Jatt Tay Noori NattPunjabi
1981RustamPunjabi
1981PostiPunjabi
1981GhazabPashto
1981Sultan Tay VeryamPunjabi
1982Black WarrantUrdu
1982Bharia MelaPunjabi
1982Raja SahibUrdu
1982SangsarPunjabi
19822 Bhiga ZaminPunjabi
1982Noukar Tay MalikPunjabi
1982Haidar SultanPunjabi
1982Ik Nikah Hor SahiPunjabi
1982ShaanPunjabi
1982Bivian Hey BivianUrdu
1982Wohti JeePunjabi
1982Zara Si BaatUrdu
1982Charhda SurajPunjabi
1982Visa Dubai DaPunjabi
1982Ik Ziddi VeerPunjabi
1982Wohti Da Sawal APunjabi
1983Jatt Tay DogarPunjabi
19832 ZiddiPunjabi
1983Bau JiPunjabi
1983Aakhri MuqabilaPunjabi
1983Moti Tay DogarPunjabi
1983Dillan day SoudayPunjabi
1983Susral ChaloPunjabi
1983RakaPunjabi
1983Murad KhanPunjabi
1983Samundar ParPunjabi
1983Toofan Tay ToofanPunjabi
1983Heera PatharPunjabi
1983Sher MamaPunjabi
1984Namak HalalPunjabi
1984Hathan Vich HathPunjabi
1984Ishq SamundarPunjabi
1984 Kalia Punjabi [10]
1984 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar Urdu [1]
1984Iman Tay FarangiPunjabi
1984Haibat KhanPunjabi
1984Ishq PechaPunjabi
1984Bala GaadiPunjabi
1984BaghiPunjabi
1984Khanu DadaPunjabi
1984Andher NagriPunjabi
1984TaavanPunjabi
1984PukarPunjabi
1985 Hero Urdu
1985Dhee RaniPunjabi
1985Pukhay BaterayPunjabi
1985Halaku Tay KhanPunjabi
1985Jani DushmanPunjabi
1986Mama Saray Shehar DaPunjabi
1986Baghi SipahiPunjabi
1986ZanjeerUrdu
1986GriftariPunjabi
1986Chann Tay SoormaPunjabi
1986Jitt Qanoon DiPunjabi
1986Charhda ToofanPunjabi
1986Qatil Ki TalashUrdu
1986Agg Day DaryaPunjabi
1986SuhaganPunjabi
1986Balocha Tay DakuPunjabi
1987SangalPunjabi
1987 Moti Sher Punjabi
1987Kala ToofanPunjabi
1987Jabar KhanPunjabi
1987KundanUrdu
1987RajputPunjabi
1987Chann MahiPunjabi
1987Babul VeerPunjabi
1987Mera InsafUrdu
1988Pyar Tera MeraPunjabi
1988Farz-o-QanoonPashto
1988MafroorPunjabi
1988TaqatvarPunjabi
1988Baghi HaseenaUrdu
1988MundriPunjabi
1988Sheru Tay SultanPunjabi
1989SikandraPunjabi
1989Jeenay Ki AarzooUrdu
1989Ik Jan Hayn HamUrdu
1989RogiPunjabi
1989Achhu 302Punjabi
1989Faislo Zamir JoSindhi
1989Kala HeeraPunjabi
1989Jurm-o-QanoonUrdu
1990SirenPunjabi
1990BabulPunjabi
1990Palay KhanPunjabi
1990KhatarnakPunjabi
1990Qudrat Da InteqamPunjabi
1990Chann BadmashPunjabi
1990Kufr-o-IslamUrdu
1991 Kalay Chor Punjabi / Urdu
1991Sar PhiraPunjabi
1991Aalmi JasoosPunjabi / Urdu
1991GandasaPunjabi
1991Badmash ThugPunjabi / Urdu
1991Pasoori BadshahPunjabi
1991GangvaPunjabi
1991Pyar Hi PyarPunjabi / Urdu
1992ZindagiPunjabi / Urdu
1992Mera InteqamPunjabi
1993Da Nakrezo ShpaPashto
1994Malang BachaPashto
1996IqtadarPunjabi
1997GhailUrdu
2025Welcome to PunjabUrdu [8]

Awards and recognition

YearAwardCategoryResultTitleRef.
1975 Nigar Award Best ActressWonJaadu [4] [2] [11]
1978 Nigar Award Special AwardWonHaidar Ali [4] [2]
1979 Nigar Award Best ActressWonNizam Daku [4] [2]
1980 Nigar Award Best ActressWonSohra Te Jawai [4] [2]
1985 Nigar Award Best ActressWonDhee Rani [4] [2]
202510th Icon of the Nation AwardNational Icon AwardWonContribution to Industry [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Mumtaz profile". Cineplot.com website. 8 November 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "سب سے ممتاز،اداکارہ ممتاز". Dunya Sunday Magazine. 9 September 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "دہائیوں تک مداحوں کو مبہوت رکھنے والی اپسرا، ممتاز". Urdu News (in Urdu). 3 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Rasheed, Yaqoob (18 January 2022). "پاکستان کی تین سُپر ہیروئنز شبنم، ممتاز اور بابرہ شریف". Daily Jang (in Urdu).
  6. ↑ Zafar, Abdul Hafeez (15 February 2022). "صرف نام ہی نہیں، کام بھی ایک جیسا مقبولیت کے جھنڈے گاڑھنے والے پاکستان و بھارت کے ہم نام فنکار". Dunya News (in Urdu).
  7. ↑ "اداکارہ ممتاز کا بیٹے ذیشان کیساتھ ڈرامہ انڈسٹری میں قدم رکھنے کا اعلان". Dunya News. 17 May 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Film Review: Welcome to Punjab, a Feel-Good Film". Youlin Magazine. 19 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "SPOTLIGHT: BACK TO THE FUTURE". Dawn News. 3 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Kalia (film) and filmography of Mumtaz". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  11. ↑ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". TheHotSpotOnline. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008.
  12. ↑ "Icon of Nation Awards ceremony ends with call for merit-based recognition". Daily The Azb. 26 June 2025.
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