Mumtaz on viral video: I danced on Koi Sehri Babu for Asha Bhosle, I’m glad I’m still graceful

It was quite a nostalgic moment when a video surfaced a few days ago that had Mumtaz and Asha Bhosle dancing to the song Koi Sehri Babu from the film Loafer (1973). The song was originally sung by the legendary singer and featured the yesteryear actress dancing to the tunes.

The video went viral quickly and it was exciting to see Mumtaz gracefully showing off some moves from her original performance in the film. Talking about that moment and how netizens were all praise for the video, she says, “I did some simple steps. Waise bachpan mein itni mehenat kari thi toh ab aa hi jata hai naturally. I am just glad that I am still graceful. Waise, I don’t dance at functions, I only did it for Asha ji. She had invited me to her place recently and we danced on the occasion. Har jaga dance karo toh uski respect bhi nahi hoti. Woh kahawat hai na… Qadar kho baithta hai roz ka aana jaana (laughs).”

About the special equation she shares with Asha Bhosle, Mumtaz says, “I know Ashaji since I was a kid. We were neighbours in Walkeshwar (Mumbai). I knew Lataji (Mangeshkar) too, and they have always been like family to me.”
In the past, too, some of Mumtaz’s previous videos, especially the one where she was seen working out at a gym using weights had gone viral. She shares, “Two decades ago, I battled cancer. I was not supposed to be on a diet as I was taking treatment. As a result, I had put on a lot of weight. That’s when I started working out and continue to do so.”

The actress, who is currently in Mumbai, adds, “I work out at a gym in London, and in Mumbai, I have a set up at home where I can work out. I work hard to maintain myself and remain fit. It is not only my body, I also focus on my overall well-being. I sleep at 9 pm and wake up at 6 am. I am very particular about my
appearance because I don’t want to disappoint my fans.”

‘Don’t want to do those boring, typical roles’
Ask her whether she wants to return to the big screen, and Mumtaz says, “I don’t want to do those boring, typical roles. I can play Ranbir Kapoor or Tiger Shroff’s mother on screen, but the role should be interesting.”
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