Madhubala’s real name was Mumtaz Jehan Dehlavi and they were 12 siblings in all. She made her acting debut at the age of 9 in the film Besant and was named ‘Baby Mumtaz’.
The two fell in love and started dating. Both were bankable stars and they became the first power couple of the film industry. While the two were deeply committed and wanted to settle down, her family was completely against the marriage.