Bollywood has always been filled with on-screen romances that spark off-screen rumours. One of the most talked-about pairs from the 1970s, Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz, were often rumoured to be more than just co-stars. In a candid chat, Mumtaz opens up about their unique bond and the playful moments that fueled these rumours.Recalling her first meeting with Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz told Radio Nasha that she didn’t know him initially. When she learned she had to work with him, she jokingly thought she should first ask if he wanted to work with her. That’s how she got her first film with him, Do Raaste. She described Rajesh Khanna as very kind, and they became good friends.She explained that working on 15 films with Rajesh Khanna helped them develop a natural chemistry. He would playfully tease her during shoots, like putting things on her face or getting physically close during songs. This closeness made people believe they were in a relationship, especially since their films were all hits, fueling the rumors.When asked if Rajesh Khanna was possessive about her, Mumtaz said that it’s natural for any man to be possessive of his favorite woman. She also added that every hero tends to be possessive about their beautiful and favorite heroine.Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz were one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved on-screen pairs in the 1970s. Their chemistry sparked many box-office hits and memorable performances in films like Do Raaste, Bandhan, Sachaa Jhutha, Dushmun, Aap Ki Kasam, and Roti.
