Meena Kumari
Acting
Born: 1933-08-01 in Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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
Hamara Ghar
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
Pooja
Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
Leatherface
Veer Ghatotkach
Surekha
Madhosh
Soni
Naya Andaz
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gauri
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Ratna
Shararat
Shabnam
Baadbaan
Bina
Characterless
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Rajni
Majhli Didi
Hema
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
Baiju Bawra
Gauri
Kaajal
Madhavi
Main Chup Rahungi
Gayatri
Phool Aur Patthar
Shanti Devi
Kinare Kinare
Neelu
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Geeta
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Karuna
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Seema
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Princess Badar
Sahira
(archive)
Adl-e-Jehangir
Zareena
Pratiggya
Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
Dushman
Malti
Chandni Chowk
Zarina
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
Dil Ek Mandir
Sita
Mem Sahib
Meena
Bahu Begum
Zeenat Jahan Begum
Noorjehan
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
Sahara
Leela