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Meena Kumari

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1933-08-01

Deathday: 1972-03-31 (38 years old)

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)

(archive)

Meena Kumari

Biography

Filmography

all 70

Movies 69

TV Shows 1

Chadarangam (2020)

Sahira (1980)

Characterless (1975)

Gomti Ke Kinare (1972)

Pakeezah (1972)

Dushman (1972)

Mere Apne (1971)

Jawab (1970)

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)

Sanjh Aur Savera (1964)

Benazir (1964)

Bandipotu (1963)

Dil Ek Mandir (1963)

Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963)

Kinare Kinare (1963)

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)

Aarti (1962)

Main Chup Rahungi (1962)

Zindagi aur Khwab (1961)

Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961)

Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan (1961)

Kohinoor (1960)

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)

Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959)

Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)

Shararat (1959)

Ardhangini (1959)

Sahara (1958)

Yahudi (1958)

Dawn (1958)

Sharada (1957)

Miss Mary (1957)

Jayam Manade (1956)

Bond (1956)

Halaku (1956)

Ek-Hi-Rasta (1956)

Mem Sahib (1956)

Naya Andaz (1956)

Azaad (1955)

Bandish (1955)

Adl-e-Jehangir (1955)

Chandni Chowk (1954)

Footpath (1953)

Parineeta (1953)

Two Acres of Land (1953)

Daaera (1953)

Baiju Bawra (1952)

Tamasha (1952)

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (1952)

Madhosh (1951)

Sanam (1951)

Veer Ghatotkach (1949)

Lal Haveli (1944)

Bahen (1941)

Ek Hi Bhool (1940)

Leatherface (1939)

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Known ForActing

GenderFemale

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1933-08-01

Deathday
1972-03-31 (38 years old)

Birth Name
महजबी बानो

Birth Place
Dadar, India

Religion
Islam

Relationships
Kamal Amrohi (1952 - 1972)

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