Bollywood is not just about larger than life stories that reel on the silver screen. There is a truckload of inspirational real-life stories sitting right in front. Some of the biggest and famous stars you might know became the heroes and heroines of their own story. This is one such narrative of an actress who started her career as a child artist only to become an evergreen name in the industry. This actress started working as an 8 years-old. Her talent beget her more work and she worked with top actors like Rajesh Khanna Dev Anand Shammi Kapoor Amitabh Bachchan Sharmila Tagore Dharmendra Dilip Kumar among several others. Tracing her parental roots to Iran this actress is Mumtaz. Once Upon a Time a Highest Paid Actress Mumtaz did few films as a child artist - Sone Ki Chidiya Stree Talaq and Mujhe Jeene Do. She was regarded for her beauty and talent. She became a sought after actress known for her versatility. Her notable works include - Ram Aur Shyam (1967) Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968) and Brahmachari (1968) Do Raaste (1969). After making her breakthrough and climbing the ladder of success by herself she went on to establish herself as one of the leading actress in movies like - Bandhan (1969) Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) Sachaa Jhutha (1970) Khilona (1970). She used to earn Rs 8 lakhs even as a struggler and became the highest paid actress of her time. She revealed in an interview Firstpost I had a family to support. I was being paid Rs. 8 lakhs even as a struggler. I was the highest paid actress of my times. As a child when my mother asked whom I wanted to marry when I grow up I’d say I wanted to marry the son of the Shah-en-Shah Of Iran. I wanted only the best in life. You need to think high. Once Left Her Mercedes For an Actor Amitabh Bachchan had once recalled an incident during a public appearance where he shared an anecdote about him and Mumtaz. In 1973 amidst the shoot of Bandhe Haath the actress used to travel in her Mercedes at that time. When she came to know about Big Bs aspiration to have one such high-end car for himself one day she left the keys of her car for him. Bachchan was taken aback when he found his car keys being replaced by Mercedes and appreciated her gesture. She quit acting long time back. But even today she is spotted at different events in the showbiz. She has walked the ramps of fashion shows. Recently she worked with Manish Malhotra.