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In 1972, Meena Kumari was shooting for the film Gomti. This became his last project. The film's director Sawan Kumar Tak faced economic troubles during the production of the film. The shooting continued to be stretched as Meena's health was continuously deteriorating. As a result, the project came to the verge of stopping.

Meena Kumari had realized that her end was near. In view of the situation, he took a very emotional and human decision, which is still recorded as an example in the history of cinema.

When Meena assigned her home

Meena Kumari told Mumtaz that she wants to give her Bandra bungalow to her. Mumtaz was counted among the most expensive actresses of Hindi cinema in those days. He was to get a fee of Rs 7.5 lakh for the film, out of which about 5 lakhs were left. In such a situation, Meena asked Mumtaz, "If I give my bungalow instead of the rest of your money, will you object?"
Mumtaz first found this proposal strange and uncomfortable. She knew that this bungalow was Meena Kumari's dream - an emotional part of her life. But Meena said humility and strongly that he is no longer a guest of long, and this house should be with someone.

Truth of rumors

Later, many types of rumors were raised about this deal. It was said that Meena Kumari had become bankrupt and had to sell the house under compulsion. But the reality was different from this. Meena gave this house not under any compulsion, but as part of a thoughtful decision to Mumtaz.
He had no family member whom he could hand over his legacy. In such a situation, he gave the closest thing of his heart - his home - to a person who understood him and his struggles.

A help, without favoring

The director of the film Sawan Kumar himself had told that when the money was crushed due to the delay in shooting, Meena arranged one and a half lakh rupees in a few days. Then he did not know that Meena had handed over his bungalow to Mumtaz to raise that amount.
He clearly said - "I am not donating you, consider it a loan, when possible, return it." Such words testify to the self -esteem and self -confidence of a great actress.

A fortunate heritage

Mumtaz adopted the house and later admitted that the bungalow brought good luck for him. His career touched new dimensions, but Meena Kumari's soul in the walls of that house, her renunciation and her dignity is still alive.

This story of Meena Kumari is not just about a bungalow, but of the feeling that is related to humanity and self -esteem. On the go, he proved that the real heritage is not a land-property, but is a passion that makes his place in the hearts of others forever.