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

Dawn
Dawn
Purnima
Purnima
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Mere Apne
Mere Apne
Pakeezah
Pakeezah
Chandan Ka Palna
Chandan Ka Palna
Aarti
Aarti
Leatherface
Leatherface
Azaad
Azaad

Filmography

1980 Sahira
as (archive)
1975 Characterless
as
1972 Gomti Ke Kinare
as Ganga
1972 Pakeezah
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
1972 Dushman
as Malti
1971 Mere Apne
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
1970 Jawab
as Vidya
1968 Viruthan Shanku
as Bhargavi
1968 Baharon Ki Manzil
as
1967 Noorjehan
as Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
1967 Majhli Didi
as Hema
1967 Chandan Ka Palna
as Shobha Rai
1967 Bahu Begum
as Zeenat Jahan Begum
1967 Ramanan
as Madhavi Amma
1966 Phool Aur Patthar
as Shanti Devi
1966 Pinjre Ke Panchhi
as Heena Sharma
1965 Bheegi Raat
as Neelima
1965 Kaajal
as Madhavi
1965 Purnima
as Purnima
1964 Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
as Rajni