Meena Kumari

Acting

Born Aug 01, 1933

From Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

Died Mar 31, 1972

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.

Meena Kumari

Known For

Pakeezah

Two Acres of Land

Majhli Didi

Yahudi

Pyaar Ka Saagar

Baharon Ki Manzil

Phool Aur Patthar

Halaku

Aarti

Filmography — Acting

Pakeezah

Two Acres of Land

Majhli Didi

Yahudi

Pyaar Ka Saagar

Mere Apne

Baharon Ki Manzil

Phool Aur Patthar

Halaku

Aarti

Kaajal

Main Chup Rahungi

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Jawab

Dushman

Gazal

Azaad

Parineeta

Dil Ek Mandir

Bahu Begum

Char Dil Char Rahen

Mem Sahib

Chandan Ka Palna

Viruthan Shanku

Daaera

Sharada

Kohinoor

Bheegi Raat

Akeli Mat Jaiyo

Footpath

Noorjehan

Bandish

Chitralekha

Sahara

Baiju Bawra

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

Madhosh

Shararat

Naya Andaz

Ardhangini

Gomti Ke Kinare

Purnima

Adl-e-Jehangir

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

Bond

Benazir

Sanjh Aur Savera

Baadbaan

Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

Sahira

Pinjre Ke Panchhi

Ek-Hi-Rasta

Dawn

Bandipotu

Tamasha

Kinare Kinare

Lakshmi Narayan

Sanam

Hamara Ghar

Chandni Chowk

Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

Ramanan

Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

Veer Ghatotkach

Miss Mary

Leatherface

Characterless

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