Meena Kumari
August 1, 1933 (91 years old) in 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.
Known For
Credits
- 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 · Majhli Didi as Hema
- 1967 · Chandan Ka Palna as Shobha Rai
- 1967 · Bahu Begum as Zeenat Jahan Begum
- 1967 · Noorjehan as
- 1967 · Ramanan as Madhavi Amma
- 1966 · Phool Aur Patthar as Shanti Devi
- 1966 · Pinjre Ke Panchhi as Heena Sharma
- 1965 · Purnima as
- 1965 · Kaajal as
- 1965 · Bheegi Raat as
- 1964 · Main Bhi Ladki Hoon as Rajni
- 1964 · Chitralekha as Chitralekha
- 1964 · Gazal as Naaz Ara Begum
- 1964 · Sanjh Aur Savera as Gauri
- 1964 · Benazir as Benazir
- 1963 · Bandipotu as
- 1963 · Dil Ek Mandir as Sita
- 1963 · Akeli Mat Jaiyo as
- 1963 · Kinare Kinare as
- 1962 · Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam as Chhoti Bahu
- 1962 · Main Chup Rahungi as Gayatri
- 1962 · Aarti as Aarti Gupta
- 1961 · Pyaar Ka Saagar as Radha / Rani
- 1960 · Kohinoor as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
- 1960 · Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai as Karuna
- 1959 · Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan as Ratna
- 1959 · Char Dil Char Rahen as Chavli
- 1959 · Shararat as Shabnam
- 1959 · Ardhangini as Chhaya
- 1958 · Sahara as
- 1958 · Yahudi as Hannah / Lydia
- 1958 · Dawn as
- 1957 · Sharada as Sharada Ram Sharan
- 1957 · Miss Mary as
- 1956 · Bond as
- 1956 · Halaku as Niloufer Nadir
- 1956 · Naya Andaz as
- 1956 · Mem Sahib as Meena
- 1956 · Ek-Hi-Rasta as
- 1955 · Azaad as Shobha
- 1955 · Adl-e-Jehangir as
- 1954 · Chandni Chowk as Zarina
- 1953 · Footpath as Mala
- 1953 · Parineeta as Lalita
- 1953 · Two Acres of Land as Thakurain
- 1953 · Daaera as Sheetal
- 1952 · Baiju Bawra as Gauri
- 1952 · Tamasha as
- 1951 · Madhosh as Soni
- 1951 · Sanam as Rani-Sadhna's Friend
- 1939 · Leatherface as