Mumtaz Askari Madhvani Biography: Net Worth, Age, Husband, Children, Height, Parents, Movies & Awards

Mumtaz Askari Madhvani, professionally known as Mumtaz, is an iconic Indian actress celebrated as one of the biggest female stars of Hindi cinema during the late 1960s and 1970s.

Mumtaz rose from child and supporting roles to become one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses, earning widespread acclaim through films such as Do Raaste, Khilona, Tere Mere Sapne, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Aap Ki Kasam, Roti, and Prem Kahani.

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Real Name:	Mumtaz Askari Madhvani
Stage Name:	Mumtaz
Born:	July 31, 1947 (age 78 years old)
Place of Birth:	Hyderabad, British India (now Telangana, India)
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Iranian-Indian
Height:	1.7 m
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Abdul Sameed Askari and Sardar Begum Habib Agha (Naaz)
Siblings:	Mallika Askari, Shahrukh, Shazhath
Spouse:	Mayur Madhvani
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Natasha Madhvani, Tanya Madhvani
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$20 Million

Early Life and Education

Mumtaz Askari Madhvani was born on July 31, 1947, in Hyderabad, British India, to Abdul Sameed Askari and Sardar Begum Habib Agha, popularly known as Naaz. Her parents were of Iranian origin and later settled in Mumbai.

After her parents separated during her childhood, Mumtaz Askari Madhvani was raised by her mother, grandmother, and aunt alongside her sister, Mallika Askari. Her mother later remarried and had two sons, Shahrukh and Shazhath.

Mumtaz Askari Madhvani belonged to an Iranian-Indian Muslim family and followed Islam, although she later expressed strong admiration for Hindu deities including Shiva and Ganesha.

Information regarding her higher education remains unknown because she entered the film industry at a young age to help support her family financially.

She began appearing in films as a child artist before eventually establishing herself as a leading actress.

Career

Mumtaz Askari Madhvani began acting as a child artist in films including Lajwanti and Sone Ki Chidiya.

During the 1960s, she appeared in numerous action-oriented and low-budget productions opposite Dara Singh before earning mainstream recognition.

Her breakthrough came with Ram Aur Shyam in 1967, followed by major successes including Do Raaste, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona, Tere Mere Sapne, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Apna Desh, Loafer, Aap Ki Kasam, Chor Machaye Shor, Roti, and Prem Kahani.

Mumtaz became one of Bollywood’s most successful actresses and won critical acclaim for Khilona.

She retired from films after marrying businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974, briefly returning with Aandhiyan in 1990 before permanently stepping away from acting.

Awards and Nominations

• Filmfare Award for Best Actress — Khilona (1971)
• Filmfare Award Nominations for Do Raaste, Aap Ki Kasam, and Prem Kahani
• BFJA Award Winner
• Multiple lifetime achievement honors from Indian film organizations

Social Media

She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Mumtaz Askari Madhvani, 78 years old, is married to businessman Mayur Madhvani, whom she married in 1974. Before marriage, Mumtaz Askari Madhvani was romantically linked with actor Shammi Kapoor, but the relationship ended when expectations regarding her acting career differed.

She and Mayur Madhvani have two daughters, Natasha Madhvani and Tanya Madhvani. Natasha Madhvani later married actor Fardeen Khan.

Mumtaz Askari Madhvani survived breast cancer after undergoing extensive treatment and later became an advocate for cancer awareness.

She continues to divide her time between India and London while remaining a respected figure in Bollywood history, standing at a height of 1.7 m.

Net Worth

Mumtaz Askari Madhvani has an estimated net worth of approximately $20 million USD. Her wealth comes from decades of successful film work, royalties, investments, property holdings, public appearances, and family business interests connected to the Madhvani business group.

Her long-standing status as one of Bollywood’s most successful actresses of the 1970s significantly contributed to her financial success.

Filmography

• Ram Aur Shyam (1967)
• Brahmachari (1968)
• Do Raaste (1969)
• Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)
• Sachaa Jhutha (1970)
• Khilona (1970)
• Tere Mere Sapne (1971)
• Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)
• Apna Desh (1972)
• Loafer (1973)
• Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973)
• Chor Machaye Shor (1974)
• Aap Ki Kasam (1974)
• Roti (1974)
• Prem Kahani (1975)
• Aandhiyan (1990)