Updated On: 06 August, 2024 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumtaz recently recalled her late co-star Rajesh Khanna`s downfall. They were a hit pair on screen and worked in almost 10 films

Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz
Veteran actress Mumtaz has worked with Rajesh Khanna in multiple films during the peaks of their careers. The duo shared screen in films like `Do Raaste`, `Bandhan`, `Dushmun`, `Roti`, among others. They were a hit pair and were showered with love from the audience every time they shared screen. Rajesh Khanna, as we all know, is considered to be the first superstar of Hindi cinema. His fall from stardom was also quite the public affair. Recently, in an interview with Rediff, Mumtaz spoke about her late co-star`s downfall.
"Without your love, we are nothing. It wasn’t entirely Rajesh Khanna’s fault," Mumtaz said adding, "I remember when he was known as the phenomenon. My bungalow was very close to his. I have seen big-name producers and directors behaving like his chamchas. His girlfriend Anju Mahendru would play host all night. She would serve food and drinks till 3 am. I have seen the same night-long sessions in Shammi Kapoor’s home. He used to spend a fortune on entertaining guests."