Veteran actress Mumtaz , known for her elegance and iconic roles in Hindi cinema , opened up about her deep bond with husband and business tycoon Mayur Madhvani , crediting him for being her constant through thick and thin, especially during her battle with cancer.
“I have known the Madhvani family since we were kids, they were neighbours,” she shared, speaking fondly of the man who’s been her pillar for over three decades. “My husband gives me everything. There is nothing that I don’t have. He loves me so much. I never had a reason to leave him. He is a thorough gentleman, and he keeps me happy," she added.
Getting candid about her health, Mumtaz said, “Today I am alive because of my husband. When I was diagnosed with cancer, after I was operated on, he was the one to insist the doctors check my lymph nodes. And they did—and there was cancer. If he hadn’t then…”
Despite the years and the hardships, love continues to thrive between the two. “We still go on dates. I am a very confident person. My husband still loves me so much,” she smiled.
When asked if she ever considered returning to films, the actress was clear: “Yaa toh majburi se kaam karta hai, but I don’t have any majburi. My husband gives me everything. I don’t have the majburi to go on screen.”
Now preferring a quieter pace, she said, “I’m getting tired of traveling. I live a very simple life. I don’t make many friends."