Biography
Meena Kumari (born Mahjabeen Bano; August 1, 1933 – March 31, 1972) was an Indian actress, as well as an occasional poet, playback singer and model. She was described by critics as a historically incomparable actress of Hindi Cinema. Though best known for her sensitive portrayals of struggling women, earning her the title "The Tragedy Queen", she starred in over 90 films that varied in genres, from traditional melodramas, mythological adventures, comedies, historicals and Muslim socials. At the peak of her career, she was the highest-paid actress, and set fashion trends for women in the 1950s.
Filmography
all 70
Movies 69
TV Shows 1
Actress
Chadarangam (2020)
TV
(archive)
Sahira (1980)
Movie
Nargis / Sahibjaan / Costume Design
Pakeezah (1972)
Movie
Malti
Dushman (1972)
Movie
Anandi Devi
Mere Apne (1971)
Movie
Vidya
Jawab (1970)
Movie
Bhargavi
Viruthan Shanku (1968)
Movie
Shobha Rai
Chandan Ka Palna (1967)
Movie
Zeenat Jahan Begum
Bahu Begum (1967)
Movie
Mehrunnisa
Noorjehan (1967)
Movie
Madhavi Amma
Ramanan (1967)
Movie
Shanti Devi
Phool Aur Patthar (1966)
Movie
Heena Sharma
Pinjre Ke Panchhi (1966)
Movie
Purnima
Purnima (1965)
Movie
Madhavi
Kaajal (1965)
Movie
Neelima
Bheegi Raat (1965)
Movie
Chitralekha
Chitralekha (1964)
Movie
Naaz Ara Begum
Gazal (1964)
Movie
Benazir
Benazir (1964)
Movie
Chhoti Bahu
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)
Movie
Aarti Gupta
Aarti (1962)
Movie
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Kohinoor (1960)
Movie
Actress
Shararat (1959)
Movie
Chhaya
Ardhangini (1959)
Movie
Leela
Sahara (1958)
Movie
Hannah
Yahudi (1958)
Movie
Actress
Dawn (1958)
Movie
Sharada Ram Sharan
Sharada (1957)
Movie
Miss Mary
Miss Mary (1957)
Movie
Actress
Jayam Manade (1956)
Movie
Vani
Bond (1956)
Movie
Niloufer Nadir
Halaku (1956)
Movie
Actress
Naya Andaz (1956)
Movie
Shobha
Azaad (1955)
Movie
Usha Sen
Bandish (1955)
Movie
Lalita
Parineeta (1953)
Movie
Thakurain
Two Acres of Land (1953)
Movie
Sheetal
Daaera (1953)
Movie
Kiran
Tamasha (1952)
Movie
Princess Badar
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (1952)
Movie
Rani-Sadhna's Friend
Sanam (1951)
Movie
Surekha
Veer Ghatotkach (1949)
Movie
Young Mukta
Lal Haveli (1944)
Movie
Bina, as a child
Bahen (1941)
Movie
Actress
Ek Hi Bhool (1940)
Movie
Actress
Leatherface (1939)
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1933-08-01
Deathday1972-03-31 (38 years old)
Birth Nameमहजबी बानो
Birth PlaceDadar, India
ReligionIslam
RelationshipsKamal Amrohi (1952 - 1972)
SiblingsKhursheed Bano
CitizenshipsBritish Raj, India
Also Known AsMeenakumari, मीना कुमारी, Мина Кумари
AwardsBengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, Filmfare Award for Best Actress
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