About Mumtaz Begum
Lived 1923 – 2002 (aged 78). Mumtaz Begum was an Indian actor.
Mumtaz Begum (7 April 1923 – 9 March 2002) was an Indian actress who appeared in Hindi and Punjabi films.
Life and career Begum was born in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India on 7 April 1923. She acted as a character actor playing the roles of mothers and grandmothers in films like Barsaat Ki Raat (1960), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960) and Mere Mehboob (1963).
Personal life and death Begum was the aunt of Bollywood actress Nazneen. She died in Mumbai on 9 March 2002, aged 78.
Filmography
Dahej (1950) Deewana (1952) Ek Phool Char Kaante (1960) Taakra (1976) Punjabi film Santo Banto (1976) Punjabi film Aadmi Sadak Ka (1977) Bhola Bhala (1978) Aakhri Kasam (1979) Aatish (1979) Jwalamukhi (1980) Amrit (1986)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mumtaz Begum?
Indian actress
When was Mumtaz Begum born?
Mumtaz Begum was born on 7 April 1923 in Mumbai.
When did Mumtaz Begum die?
Mumtaz Begum died on 9 March 2002.
What was Mumtaz Begum's occupation?
Mumtaz Begum was an actor.
What nationality was Mumtaz Begum?
Mumtaz Begum was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mumtaz Begum (actress)
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