Meena Kumari
Known for Acting · 71 credits
- Born
- 1933-08-01
- Died
- 1972-03-31
- Place of birth
- Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
- Also known as
- Meenakumari · मीना कुमारी · Мина Кумари
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
Movies (71)
Yahudi
1958
as Hannah / Lydia
Pakeezah
1972
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
Baiju Bawra
1952
as Gauri
Naya Andaz
1956
Mere Apne
1971
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
Miss Mary
1957
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Gayatri
Ramanan
1967
as Madhavi Amma
Phool Aur Patthar
1966
as Shanti Devi
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
as Sita
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964
as Gauri
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
as Nanda / Radha
Viruthan Shanku
1968
as Bhargavi
Halaku
1956
as Niloufer Nadir
Mem Sahib
1956
as Meena
Dushman
1972
as Malti
Shararat
1959
as Shabnam
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1959
as Ratna
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
as Chhoti Bahu
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
Majhli Didi
1967
as Hema
Sahara
1958
as Leela
Noorjehan
1967
as Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
Purnima
1965
as Purnima
Two Acres of Land
1953
as Thakurain
Kaajal
1965
as Madhavi
Bheegi Raat
1965
as Neelima
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959
as Chavli
Bandipotu
1963
Gazal
1964
as Naaz Ara Begum
Parineeta
1953
as Lalita
Tamasha
1952
Bahu Begum
1967
as Zeenat Jahan Begum
Leatherface
1939
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
1952
as Princess Badar
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
1966
as Heena Sharma
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
as Rajni
Benazir
1964
as Benazir
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
as Karuna
Chitralekha
1964
as Chitralekha
Kinare Kinare
1963
as Neelu
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Ganga
Chandan Ka Palna
1967
as Shobha Rai
Ardhangini
1959
as Chhaya
Hamara Ghar
1950
Sharada
1957
as Sharada Ram Sharan
Sahira
1980
as (archive)
Azaad
1955
as Shobha
Dawn
1958
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955
as Zareena
Madhosh
1951
as Soni
Kohinoor
1960
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Pyaar Ka Saagar
1961
as Radha / Rani
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
as Seema
Aarti
1962
as Aarti Gupta
Jawab
1970
as Vidya
Sanam
1951
as Rani
Bandish
1955
as Usha Sen
Bond
1956
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
1961
as Geeta
Pooja
1940
as Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
Footpath
1953
as Mala
Daaera
1953
as Sheetal
Chandni Chowk
1954
as Zarina
Lakshmi Narayan
1951
Baadbaan
1954
as Bina
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951
Pratiggya
1943
Characterless
1975
Dream House
1953
as Self
Veer Ghatotkach
1949
as Surekha
About Meena Kumari
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 actr… With 71 credits spanning from 1939 to 1980, Meena Kumari has appeared in 71 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Meena Kumari Movies
- Yahudi (1958) — as Hannah / Lydia
- Pakeezah (1972) — as Nargis / Sahibjaan
- Baiju Bawra (1952) — as Gauri
- Naya Andaz (1956)
- Mere Apne (1971) — as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
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