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Meena Kumari

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1932-08-01

Deathday: 1972-03-31 (39 years old)

Biography

Mahjabeen Bano, better known as Meena Kumari was an Indian actress. She was described by critics as "historically incomparable" actress of Hindi Cinema. Although known as "The Tragedy Queen", she appeared in a variety of movies, spanning different genres, from traditional melodramas, mythological adventures, comedies, historicals and Muslim socials. She was praised by critics for her sensitive portrayal of inner lives of Indian women during the mid 20th century.

Filmography

all 64

Movies 63

TV Shows 1

Actress

Meena Kumari

Biography

Filmography

all 64

Movies 63

TV Shows 1

Chadarangam (2020)

Sahira (1980)

Characterless (1975)

Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)

Pakeezah (1972)

Dushman (1972)

Mere Apne (1971)

Viruthan Shanku (1968)

Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)

Majhli Didi (1967)

Chandan Ka Palna (1967)

Bahu Begum (1967)

Noorjehan (1967)

Ramanan (1967)

Phool Aur Patthar (1966)

Pinjre Ke Panchhi (1966)

Purnima (1965)

Kaajal (1965)

Bheegi Raat (1965)

Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)

Chitralekha (1964)

Gazal (1964)

Benazir (1964)

Sanjh Aur Savera (1964)

Bandipotu (1963)

Dil Ek Mandir (1963)

Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963)

Kinare Kinare (1963)

Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962)

Main Chup Rahungi (1962)

Aarti (1962)

Zindagi aur Khwab (1961)

Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961)

Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (1961)

Kohinoor (1960)

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)

Where is the lamp? Where is the light? (1959)

Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)

Shararat (1959)

Ardhangini (1959)

Sahara (1958)

Yahudi (1958)

Dawn (1958)

Sharada (1957)

Miss Mary (1957)

Bond (1956)

Mem Sahib (1956)

Halaku (1956)

Ek-Hi-Rasta (1956)

Naya Andaz (1956)

Azaad (1955)

The Justice of Jehangir (1955)

Bandish (1955)

Chandni Chowk (1954)

Footpath (1953)

Parineeta (1953)

Two Acres of Land (1953)

Daaera (1953)

Baiju the Insane (1952)

Tamasha (1952)

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (1952)

Madhosh (1951)

Sanam (1951)

Leatherface (1939)

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Information

Known ForActing

GenderFemale

Birthday1932-08-01

Deathday1972-03-31 (39 years old)

Birth Nameमहजबी बानो

Birth PlaceDadar, India

ReligionIslam

RelationshipsKamal Amrohi (1952-02-14 - 1972-03-31)

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1932-08-01

Deathday
1972-03-31 (39 years old)

Birth Name
महजबी बानो

Birth Place
Dadar, India

Religion
Islam

Relationships
Kamal Amrohi (1952-02-14 - 1972-03-31)

Siblings
Khursheed Bano

Citizenships
British Raj, India

Also Known As
Meenakumari, मीना कुमारी, Мина Кумари

Awards
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, Filmfare Award for Best Actress