MEENA KUMARI

Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 1, 1933
Deathday: March 31, 1972
Place of Birth: 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.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

1980·
Sahira
(archive)
Ganga
1972·
Dushman
Malti
1972·
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
1971·
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
1970·
Jawab
Vidya
Bhargavi
1967·
Noorjehan
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
1967·
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
Zeenat Jahan Begum
Hema
Shobha Rai
Shanti Devi
Heena Sharma
1965·
Kaajal
Madhavi
Neelima
1965·
Purnima
Purnima
Gauri
1964·
Benazir
Benazir
Chitralekha
1964·
Gazal
Naaz Ara Begum
1963·
Bandipotu
Sita
Seema
Gayatri
1962·
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
Chhoti Bahu
Radha / Rani
1960·
Kohinoor
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Chhaya
1959·
Shararat
Shabnam
1958·
Sahara
Leela
1958·
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
1958·
Dawn
1957·
Miss Mary
1957·
Sharada
Sharada Ram Sharan
1956·
Mem Sahib
Meena
1956·
Halaku
Niloufer Nadir
1956·
Bond
1955·
Bandish
Usha Sen
1955·
Azaad
Shobha
1954·
Baadbaan
Bina
Zarina
Self
1953·
Footpath
Mala
1953·
Parineeta
Lalita
Thakurain
1953·
Daaera
Sheetal
Princess Badar
1952·
Tamasha
Gauri
1951·
Madhosh
Soni
1951·
Sanam
Rani
Surekha
1943·
Pratiggya
1940·
Pooja
Little Bina (as Baby Meena)

Production

1972·
Pakeezah
Costume Design