“Unfortunately, I was branded as a glamour actress and was forced to do...” — Mumtaj Quote

Unfortunately, I was branded as a glamour actress and was forced to do only glamour roles.

There was one director who crossed the line. I scolded him so much that he later never tried anything.

Films are my passion. I am here to act and entertain masses.

Politics is an unknown territory, which I will never venture.

I have learnt to become choosy.

I was never a glamour puss whose career was really based on a look or an attitude. I've been basically playing the same parts I am at 55 that I was at 35. I get cast as strong women, and that can be a mother or a judge or anything.

'Mr. India' was a turning point. Before that, Hindi moviegoers saw me just as a glamour girl. After 'Mr. India,' they felt I could act.

Tennis has so much glamour.

I look to women who epitomize old Hollywood glamour, like Rita Hayworth.

Acting is glamour but writing is hard work, so I'm going to be an actress.