[1][2] She also became known for portraying mothers and motherly figures opposite well known Pakistani and Indian actors, including Waheed Murad, Mohammad Ali, Shahid and Punjabi language film actor, Akmal.

[2][1][3] Some of her best known films included Dil Mera Dharkan Teri (1968), Puttar Da Piyar, Heer Ranjha (1970), and Sheran Di Jori.

[2] Salma Mumtaz died in Lahore on 20 January 2012, from complications of a long battle with diabetes at the age of 85.

[2] Her survivors included her daughter, television actress Nida Mumtaz.

[2][1] Her colleagues from the Pakistani film industry including actress Bahar Begum and film scriptwriter Pervaiz Kaleem paid tributes to her after her death.