Salma Mumtaz (1926 – 20 January 2012) was a Pakistani film actress, director and producer.
Early life and career Salma Mumtaz was born in Jalandhar, British India in 1926. She moved to Pakistan with her family after independence of Pakistan in 1947. Salma Mumtaz made her film debut as an actress in the 1960 Urdu language film Neelofar (1960). A dancer in addition to being an actor, Mumtaz acted in more than 300, mostly Punjabi-language, films during her career.
She also became known for portraying mothers and motherly figures opposite well known Pakistani and Indian actors, including Waheed Murad, Mohammad Ali, Shahid and Punjabi language film actor, Akmal. Some of her best known films included Dil Mera Dharkan Teri (1968), Puttar Da Piyar, Heer Ranjha (1970), and Sheran Di Jori. Mumtaz also worked behind the camera as a film director and producer.
Mumtaz's brother, Pervaiz Nasir, was a film producer.
Filmography Title Year Salma1960Clerk1960 Qaidi1962Mauj Mela1963Baji1963Dulhan1963Daachi 1964Heer Sial1965Aag Ka Darya1966Dil Mera Dharkan Teri1968Diya Aur Toofan1969Nai Laila Naya Majnu1969Utt Khuda Da Vair1970 Rangeela1970Maan Puttar1970Heer Ranjha1970Sher Puttar1971Lottery1974Joora1986Roti1988
Death and survivors Salma Mumtaz died in Lahore on 20 January 2012, from complications of a long battle with diabetes at the age of 85. Her survivors included her daughter, television actress Nida Mumtaz. She was also the elder sister of Pakistani actress, Shammi, of the 1950s fame.
Her colleagues from the Pakistani film industry, including actress Bahar Begum and film scriptwriter Pervaiz Kaleem, were among those who paid tributes to her after her death.
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