Salma Mumtaz

Salma Mumtaz 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. 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, Puttar Da Piyar, Heer Ranjha, 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.

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 paid tributes to her after her death.