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Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari

Actor · 1933–1972 · Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

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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.

Acted in 63

1970s

  1. 1972

    Gomti Ke Kinare

    Ganga

  2. Pakeezah

    Nargis / Sahibjaan

    70

  3. Dushman

    Malti

  4. 1971

    Mere Apne

    Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)

  5. 1970

    Jawab

    Vidya

1960s

  1. 1968

    Baharon Ki Manzil

    Nanda / Radha

  2. 1967

    Noorjehan

    Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan

  3. Majhli Didi

    Hema

  4. Chandan Ka Palna

    Shobha Rai

  5. Bahu Begum

    Zeenat Jahan Begum

  6. 1966

    Phool Aur Patthar

    Shanti Devi

  7. Pinjre Ke Panchhi

    Heena Sharma

  8. 1965

    Bheegi Raat

    Neelima

  9. Kaajal

    Madhavi

  10. Purnima

    Purnima

  11. 1964

    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

    Rajni

  12. Benazir

    Benazir

  13. Gazal

    Naaz Ara Begum

  14. Chitralekha

    Chitralekha

  15. Sanjh Aur Savera

    Gauri

  16. 1963

    Kinare Kinare

    Neelu

  17. Dil Ek Mandir

    Sita

  18. Akeli Mat Jaiyo

    Seema

  19. 1962

    Aarti

    Aarti Gupta

  20. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    Chhoti Bahu

  21. Main Chup Rahungi

    Gayatri

  22. 1961

    Pyaar Ka Saagar

    Radha / Rani

  23. Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

    Geeta

  24. 1960

    Kohinoor

    Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh

  25. Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

    Karuna

1950s

  1. 1959

    Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

    Ratna

  2. Char Dil Char Rahen

    Chavli

  3. Satta Bazaar

    Jamna

  4. Shararat

    Shabnam

  5. Ardhangini

    Chhaya

  6. 1958

    Sahara

    Leela

  7. Yahudi

    Hannah / Lydia

  8. Savera

    Movie

  9. 1957

    Sharada

    Sharada Ram Sharan

  10. 1956

    Ek-Hi-Rasta

    Movie

  11. Halaku

    Niloufer Nadir

  12. Mem Sahib

    Meena

  13. Naya Andaz

    Movie

  14. 1955

    Azaad

    Shobha

  15. Adl-e-Jehangir

    Zareena

  16. Bandish

    Usha Sen

  17. 1954

    Baadbaan

    Bina

  18. Chandni Chowk

    Zarina

  19. 1953

    Footpath

    Mala

  20. Parineeta

    Lalita

  21. Two Acres of Land

    Thakurain

  22. Daaera

    Sheetal

  23. 1952

    Baiju Bawra

    Gauri

  24. Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

    Princess Badar

  25. Tamasha

    Movie

  26. 1951

    Madhosh

    Soni

  27. Lakshmi Narayan

    Movie

  28. Hanumaan Pataal Vijay

    Movie

  29. 1950

    Hamara Ghar

    Movie

1940s

  1. 1949

    Veer Ghatotkach

    Surekha

  2. 1943

    Pratiggya

    Movie

  3. 1940

    Pooja

    Little Bina (as Baby Meena)

1930s

  1. 1939

    Leatherface

    Movie

Costume and makeup 1

Appearances1

1980s

  1. 1980

    Shaira

    Self (archive footage)