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Mumtaz's Pricey TV Gig: Rs 20 Lakh for One Show!
21 Dec
Summary
- Veteran actress Mumtaz charged Rs 18-20 lakh for one TV appearance.
- She appeared on Indian Idol with Dharmendra in 2023.
- Mumtaz previously rejected 'Seeta Aur Geeta' due to low pay.
Veteran actress Mumtaz disclosed the significant sum she received for her singular television appearance. In 2023, she was compensated Rs 18-20 lakh for a guest spot on Indian Idol, an episode that also featured her "Jheel Ke Us Paar" co-star Dharmendra.
Mumtaz stated that she typically avoids television due to her higher fee demands compared to her peers. She recounted receiving numerous offers but consistently quoted her price, emphasizing her value and the "paisa pheko, tamasha dekho" (throw money, enjoy the show) approach.
The acclaimed actress also recalled declining the film "Seeta Aur Geeta" over remuneration issues, a role that ultimately went to Hema Malini. Mumtaz, a prominent Bollywood star of the early 1970s, married businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974 and took a lengthy hiatus from acting.
