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Meena Kumari
Also known as: Meenakumari, मीना कुमारी, Мина Кумари
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 1, 1933
Day of Death
March 31, 1972
Age at Death
38 years old
Place of Birth
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Popularity Score
0.6
Filmography
Sahira
(archive)
1980Movie
Characterless
1975Movie
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
1972Movie
Dushman
Malti
1972Movie
Gomti Ke Kinare
Ganga
1972Movie
Pakeezah
Costume Design
1972Movie
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
1971Movie
Jawab
Vidya
1970Movie
Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi
1968Movie
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nanda / Radha
1968Movie
Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
1967Movie
Majhli Didi
Hema
1967Movie
Bahu Begum
Zeenat Jahan Begum
1967Movie
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
1967Movie
Noorjehan
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
1967Movie
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
Heena Sharma
1966Movie
Phool Aur Patthar
Shanti Devi
1966Movie
Purnima
Purnima
1965Movie
Bheegi Raat
Neelima
1965Movie
Kaajal
Madhavi
1965Movie
Gazal
Naaz Ara Begum
1964Movie
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Rajni
1964Movie
Chitralekha
Chitralekha
1964Movie
Benazir
Benazir
1964Movie
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gauri
1964Movie
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Seema
1963Movie
Kinare Kinare
Neelu
1963Movie
Dil Ek Mandir
Sita
1963Movie
Bandipotu
1963Movie
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
1962Movie
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
1962Movie
Main Chup Rahungi
Gayatri
1962Movie
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Radha / Rani
1961Movie
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Geeta
1961Movie
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Karuna
1960Movie
Kohinoor
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
1960Movie
Shararat
Shabnam
1959Movie
Char Dil Char Rahen
Chavli
1959Movie
Ardhangini
Chhaya
1959Movie
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Ratna
1959Movie
Dawn
1958Movie
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
1958Movie
Sahara
Leela
1958Movie
Sharada
Sharada Ram Sharan
1957Movie
Miss Mary
1957Movie
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956Movie
Bond
1956Movie
Halaku
Niloufer Nadir
1956Movie
Mem Sahib
Meena
1956Movie
Naya Andaz
1956Movie
Azaad
Shobha
1955Movie
Adl-e-Jehangir
Zareena
1955Movie
Bandish
Usha Sen
1955Movie
Chandni Chowk
Zarina
1954Movie
Baadbaan
Bina
1954Movie
Daaera
Sheetal
1953Movie
Two Acres of Land
Thakurain
1953Movie
Parineeta
Lalita
1953Movie
Footpath
Mala
1953Movie
Dream House
Self
1953Movie
Baiju Bawra
Gauri
1952Movie
Tamasha
1952Movie
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Princess Badar
1952Movie
Sanam
Rani
1951Movie
Madhosh
Soni
1951Movie
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951Movie
Lakshmi Narayan
1951Movie
Hamara Ghar
1950Movie
Veer Ghatotkach
Surekha
1949Movie
Pratiggya
1943Movie
Pooja
Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
1940Movie
Leatherface
1939Movie