Meena Kumari

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

Nargis / Sahibjaan / Costume Design
Pakeezah

Pakeezah (1972)

Movie
Zeenat Jahan Begum
Bahu Begum

Bahu Begum (1967)

Movie
Naaz Ara Begum
Gazal

Gazal (1964)

Movie
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Kohinoor

Kohinoor (1960)

Movie
Sharada Ram Sharan
Sharada

Sharada (1957)

Movie
Niloufer Nadir
Halaku

Halaku (1956)

Movie
Rani-Sadhna's Friend
Sanam

Sanam (1951)

Movie
Bina, as a child
Bahen

Bahen (1941)

Movie
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Information

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

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