Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1933-08-01
Day of Death
1972-03-31
Place of Birth
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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.
Filmography (71)
Sahira
1980Characterless
1975
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
Pakeezah
1972
Dushman
1972
Mere Apne
1971
Jawab
1970
Viruthan Shanku
1968
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
Noorjehan
1967
Majhli Didi
1967
Chandan Ka Palna
1967
Bahu Begum
1967
Ramanan
1967
