: She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her role as a courtesan in Khilona (1970) , a film later remade in Tamil as Engirundho Vandhaal starring Sivaji Ganesan. Vintage Movie Recommendations (1960s & '70s)
: A popular youth-centric film where she appeared in a memorable role that defined the glamorous aesthetic of early 2000s Kollywood.
: A remake of the Malayalam film Kakkakuyil , where she plays Aishwarya. Her comedic chemistry with Vadivelu remains highly regarded. tamil actress mumtaj blue film
: A sophisticated drama directed by Vijay Anand, exploring the strain of success on a marriage.
: A must-watch romantic comedy starring Vijay and Jyothika. Mumtaj’s supporting role as Anita and her iconic dance number are highlights of this cult classic. : She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award
Born , Mumtaj became a household name in Tamil cinema during the early 2000s. While her career is more recent than the "Golden Era," many of her films have already attained a "classic" masala status for their era-defining music and performances.
: A unique drama featuring Sathyaraj in triple roles, where Mumtaj plays a pivotal character in a plot involving an abandoned infant and family misunderstandings. Her comedic chemistry with Vadivelu remains highly regarded
: A classic tale of jealousy and misunderstanding, featuring the evergreen hit "Jai Jai Shiv Shankar". Expand map
: She was discovered by producer Sudhakar Bokade and made her debut in T. Rajendar’s Monisha En Monalisa (1999) .