Known For
Acting
Born
Aug 01, 1933
Died
Mar 31, 1972
Place of Birth
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Credits
71 titles
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
Filmography
Sahira
(archive)
Characterless
Gomti Ke Kinare
Ganga
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
Dushman
Malti
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
Jawab
Vidya
Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nanda / Radha
Noorjehan
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
Majhli Didi
Hema
Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
Bahu Begum
Zeenat Jahan Begum
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
Phool Aur Patthar
Shanti Devi
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
Heena Sharma
Bheegi Raat
Neelima
Kaajal
Madhavi
Purnima
Purnima
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Rajni
Benazir
Benazir
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gauri
Chitralekha
Chitralekha
Gazal
Naaz Ara Begum
Bandipotu
Kinare Kinare
Neelu
Dil Ek Mandir
Sita
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Seema
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
Main Chup Rahungi
Gayatri
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Geeta
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Radha / Rani
Kohinoor
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Karuna
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Ratna
Char Dil Char Rahen
Chavli
Shararat
Shabnam
Ardhangini
Chhaya
Sahara
Leela
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
Dawn
Sharada
Sharada Ram Sharan
Miss Mary
Bond
Naya Andaz
Ek-Hi-Rasta
Mem Sahib
Meena
Halaku
Niloufer Nadir
Azaad
Shobha