Salma Mumtaz

Salma Mumtaz (1926 – 20 January 2012) was a Pakistani film actress, director and producer. A dancer in addition to being an actor, Mumtaz acted in more than 300, mostly Punjabi-language, films during her career. Some of her best known films included Dil Mera Dharkan Teri, Puttar Da Piyar, Heer Ranjha (1970), and Sheran Di Jori. Mumtaz also worked behind the camera as a film director and producer. 1974 Joora 1986 Roti 1988

Death and survivors Salma Mumtaz died in Lahore on 20 January 2012, from complications of a long battle with diabetes at the age of 85. Her survivors included her daughter, television actress Nida Mumtaz. She was also the elder sister of Pakistani actress, Shammi, of the 1950s fame.

Her colleagues from the Pakistani film industry, including actress Bahar Begum and film scriptwriter Pervaiz Kaleem, were among those who paid tributes to her after her death.