Meena Kumari
Known For
Acting
Born
1933-08-01 in Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died
1972-03-31
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.
Most Known For
Naya Andaz
Hamara Ghar
Shararat
as Shabnam
Veer Ghatotkach
as Surekha
Baadbaan
as Bina
Mere Apne
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
Bandipotu
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
as Chhoti Bahu
Pakeezah
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
Phool Aur Patthar
as Shanti Devi
Main Chup Rahungi
as Gayatri
Kinare Kinare
as Neelu
Bahu Begum
as Zeenat Jahan Begum
Madhosh
as Soni
Yahudi
as Hannah / Lydia
Chitralekha
as Chitralekha
Majhli Didi
as Hema
Leatherface
Adl-e-Jehangir
as Zareena
Kohinoor
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh