Meena Kumari
Born
August 1, 1933
Died
March 31, 1972 (38 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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)
1980
Characterless
1975
Gomti Ke Kinare
Ganga
1972
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
1972
Dushman
Malti
1972
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
1971
Jawab
Vidya
1970
Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi
1968
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
Noorjehan
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
1967
Majhli Didi
Hema
1967
Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
1967
Bahu Begum
Zeenat Jahan Begum
1967
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
1967
Phool Aur Patthar
Shanti Devi
1966
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
Heena Sharma
1966
Bheegi Raat
Neelima
1965
Kaajal
Madhavi
1965
Purnima
Purnima
1965
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Rajni
1964
Benazir
Benazir
1964
Gazal
Naaz Ara Begum
1964
Chitralekha
Chitralekha
1964
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gauri
1964
Bandipotu
1963
Dil Ek Mandir
Sita
1963
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Seema
1963
Kinare Kinare
1963
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
1962
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
1962
Main Chup Rahungi
Gayatri
1962
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Radha / Rani
1961
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Geeta
1961
Kohinoor
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Karuna
1960
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Ratna
1959
Char Dil Char Rahen
Chavli
1959
Shararat
Shabnam
1959
Ardhangini
Chhaya
1959
Sahara
Leela
1958
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
1958
Dawn
1958
Sharada
Sharada Ram Sharan
1957
Miss Mary
1957
Bond
1956
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
Halaku
Niloufer Nadir
1956
Mem Sahib
Meena
1956
Naya Andaz
1956
Azaad
Shobha
1955
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955
Bandish
Usha Sen
1955
Chandni Chowk
Zarina
1954
Footpath
Mala
1953
Parineeta
Lalita
1953
Two Acres of Land
Thakurain
1953
Daaera
Sheetal
1953
Dream House
Self
1953
Baiju Bawra
Gauri
1952
Tamasha
1952
Sanam
Rani-Sadhna's Friend
1951
Madhosh
Soni
1951
Pratiggya
1943
Pooja
Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
1940
Leatherface
1939