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Meena Kumari

Actor, Additional Credits
Born August 1, 1933Died March 31, 1972 (38 years)
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

  • Pakeezah
  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
  • Mere Apne
  • Do Bigha Zamin
  • Baiju Bawra
  • Phool Aur Patthar
  • Kaajal
  • Yahudi
  • Majhli Didi
  • Chitralekha
  • Azaad
  • Dushmun
  • The Fiancee
  • Bahu Begum
  • Dil Ek Mandir
  • Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
  • Gazal
  • Chandan Ka Palna
  • Ardhangini
  • Main Chup Rahungi
  • Mem Sahib
  • Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
  • Aarti
  • Foot Path

Filmography

2020
Chadarangam (TV Series) · as Cast
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare · as Ganga
1972
Pakeezah · as Nargis / Sahibjaan
1971
Dushmun · as Malti
1971
Mere Apne · as Anandi Devi / Auaji (aunt)
1968
Sudigundaalu · as Cast
1968
Viruthan Sanku · as Bhargavi
1968
1967
Chandan Ka Palna · as Shobha Rai
1967
Bahu Begum · as Zeenat Jahan Begum
1967
Majhli Didi · as Hema
1966
Phool Aur Patthar · as Shanti Devi
1965
1965
1965
1964
Gazal · as Naaz Ara Begum
1964
Sanjh Aur Savera · as Gauri
1964
Chitralekha · as Chitralekha
1963
Dil Ek Mandir · as Sita
1963
1963
1962
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam · as Chhoti Bahu
1962
Main Chup Rahungi · as Gayatri
1962
Dakshayagnam · as Cast
1962
Aarti · as Aarti Gupta
1961
Pyaar Ka Saagar · as Radha / Rani
1960
Kohinoor · as Rajkumari Chandramukhi Of Rajgarh
1960
1959
1959
Char Dil Char Rahen · as Chavli
1959
Ardhangini · as Chhaya
1958
Yahudi · as Hannah / Lydia
1958
1957
Sharada · as Sharada Ram Sharan
1957
1956
1956
1956
Mem Sahib · as Meena
1956
Halaku · as Niloufer Nadir
1955
Azaad · as Shobha
1955
Bandish · as Usha Sen
1953
Foot Path · as Mala
1953
Do Bigha Zamin · as Thakurain
1953
The Fiancee · as Lalita
1953
Daaera · as Sheetal
1952
Baiju Bawra · as Gauri
1952

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