Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 1, 1933
Place of Birth:
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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Meena Kumari
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Sahira | (archive) |
| 1975 | Characterless | |
| 1972 | Pakeezah | Nargis / Sahibjaan |
| 1972 | Dushman | Malti |
| 1972 | Gomti Ke Kinare | Ganga |
| 1971 | Mere Apne | Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt) |
| 1970 | Jawab | Vidya |
| 1968 | Viruthan Shanku | Bhargavi |
| 1968 | Baharon Ki Manzil | |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna | Shobha Rai |
| 1967 | Majhli Didi | Hema |
| 1967 | Bahu Begum | Zeenat Jahan Begum |
| 1967 | Ramanan | Madhavi Amma |
| 1967 | Noorjehan | |
| 1966 | Pinjre Ke Panchhi | Heena Sharma |
| 1966 | Phool Aur Patthar | Shanti Devi |
| 1965 | Purnima | |
| 1965 | Bheegi Raat | |
| 1965 | Kaajal | |
| 1964 | Gazal | Naaz Ara Begum |
| 1964 | Main Bhi Ladki Hoon | Rajni |
| 1964 | Chitralekha | Chitralekha |
| 1964 | Sanjh Aur Savera | Gauri |
| 1964 | Benazir | Benazir |
| 1963 | Akeli Mat Jaiyo | |
| 1963 | Kinare Kinare | |
| 1963 | Dil Ek Mandir | Sita |
| 1963 | Bandipotu | |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam | Chhoti Bahu |
| 1962 | Aarti | Aarti Gupta |
| 1962 | Main Chup Rahungi | Gayatri |
| 1961 | Pyaar Ka Saagar | Radha / Rani |
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Karuna |
| 1960 | Kohinoor | Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh |
| 1959 | Shararat | Shabnam |
| 1959 | Char Dil Char Rahen | Chavli |
| 1959 | Ardhangini | Chhaya |
| 1959 | Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan | Ratna |
| 1958 | Dawn | |
| 1958 | Yahudi | Hannah / Lydia |
| 1958 | Sahara | Leela |
| 1957 | Sharada | Sharada Ram Sharan |
| 1957 | Miss Mary | |
| 1956 | Ek-Hi-Rasta | |
| 1956 | Bond | |
| 1956 | Halaku | Niloufer Nadir |
| 1956 | Mem Sahib | Meena |
| 1956 | Naya Andaz | |
| 1955 | Azaad | Shobha |
| 1955 | Adl-e-Jehangir | |
| 1955 | Bandish | Usha Sen |
| 1954 | Chandni Chowk | Zarina |
| 1953 | Daaera | Sheetal |
| 1953 | Two Acres of Land | Thakurain |
| 1953 | Parineeta | Lalita |
| 1953 | Footpath | Mala |
| 1953 | Dream House | Self |
| 1952 | Baiju Bawra | Gauri |
| 1952 | Tamasha | |
| 1951 | Sanam | Rani-Sadhna's Friend |
| 1951 | Madhosh | Soni |
| 1939 | Leatherface |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
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