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Meena Kumari
Born · August 1, 1933
Died · March 31, 1972 (38 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Bio
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.
Sahira
(archive)
0.0
1980
Characterless
0.0
1975
Gomti Ke Kinare
Ganga
0.0
1972
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
6.7
1972
Dushman
Malti
3.0
1972
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
5.6
1971
Jawab
Vidya
0.0
1970
Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi
0.0
1968
Baharon Ki Manzil
7.0
1968
Majhli Didi
Hema
6.0
1967
Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
10.0
1967
Bahu Begum
Zeenat Jahan Begum
6.0
1967
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
0.0
1967
Noorjehan
6.0
1967
Phool Aur Patthar
Shanti Devi
6.0
1966
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
Heena Sharma
0.0
1966
Purnima
0.0
1965
Bheegi Raat
6.0
1965
Kaajal
3.0
1965
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Rajni
0.0
1964
Gazal
Naaz Ara Begum
6.0
1964
Chitralekha
Chitralekha
0.0
1964
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gauri
0.0
1964
Benazir
Benazir
0.0
1964
Bandipotu
0.0
1963
Dil Ek Mandir
Sita
0.0
1963
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
6.0
1963
Kinare Kinare
6.0
1963
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
6.9
1962
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
0.0
1962
Main Chup Rahungi
Gayatri
3.0
1962
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Radha / Rani
10.0
1961
Kohinoor
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
4.5
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Karuna
4.5
1960
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Ratna
0.0
1959
Char Dil Char Rahen
Chavli
6.0
1959
Shararat
Shabnam
0.0
1959
Ardhangini
Chhaya
0.0
1959
Sahara
7.0
1958
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
5.7
1958
Dawn
0.0
1958
Sharada
Sharada Ram Sharan
5.5
1957
Miss Mary
0.0
1957
Bond
0.0
1956
Ek-Hi-Rasta
6.0
1956
Halaku
Niloufer Nadir
9.0
1956
Mem Sahib
Meena
7.0
1956
Naya Andaz
0.0
1956
Azaad
Shobha
0.0
1955
Adl-e-Jehangir
0.0
1955
Chandni Chowk
Zarina
0.0
1954
Footpath
Mala
0.0
1953
Parineeta
Lalita
6.5
1953
Two Acres of Land
Thakurain
7.9
1953
Daaera
Sheetal
5.5
1953
Dream House
Self
0.0
1953
Baiju Bawra
Gauri
5.7
1952
Tamasha
0.0
1952
Sanam
Rani-Sadhna's Friend
0.0
1951
Madhosh
Soni
4.0
1951
Leatherface
0.0
1939