Mumtaz Reveals Shashi Kapoor Refused to Work With Her, Called Her 'Dara Singh's Heroine'

• Veteran actor Mumtaz shared a candid throwback about facing dismissal from leading men, including Shashi Kapoor, early in her career.
• She was labeled 'Dara Singh's heroine' after doing several action films with Dara Singh, which led to many actors refusing to work with her.
• Mumtaz recalled Shashi Kapoor refusing to work with her in 'Sachaa Jhutha', leading to Rajesh Khanna stepping in.
• The industry's stance changed as Mumtaz's popularity and box office pull grew, with Shashi Kapoor eventually working with her in later successful films.
• Mumtaz also spoke about her affection for Shammi Kapoor and how their relationship didn't progress due to Raj Kapoor's strict views on women in the Kapoor family working in films.