Meena Kumari

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.

Personal info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1933-08-01

Place of birth

Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

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Cast

Dawn

Dawn

1958

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Purnima

Purnima

1965

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Mere Apne

Mere Apne

1971

5.60

Pakeezah

Pakeezah

1972

6.60

Aarti

Aarti

1962

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Leatherface

Leatherface

1939

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Azaad

Azaad

1955

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Gazal

Gazal

1964

6.00

Sahira

Sahira

1980

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Baiju Bawra

Baiju Bawra

1952

5.70

Sharada

Sharada

1957

5.50

Majhli Didi

Majhli Didi

1967

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Ek-Hi-Rasta

Ek-Hi-Rasta

1956

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Daaera

Daaera

1953

5.50

Bond

Bond

1956

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Shararat

Shararat

1959

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Bahu Begum

Bahu Begum

1967

6.00

Yahudi

Yahudi

1958

5.70

Jawab

Jawab

1970

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Parineeta

Parineeta

1953

6.50

Chitralekha

Chitralekha

1964

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Ramanan

Ramanan

1967

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Halaku

Halaku

1956

9.00

Bandipotu

Bandipotu

1963

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Dushman

Dushman

1972

3.00

Kohinoor

Kohinoor

1960

4.50

Sahara

Sahara

1958

7.00

Benazir

Benazir

1964

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Bheegi Raat

Bheegi Raat

1965

6.00

Noorjehan

Noorjehan

1967

6.00

Kaajal

Kaajal

1965

3.00

Mem Sahib

Mem Sahib

1956

7.00

Footpath

Footpath

1953

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Tamasha

Tamasha

1952

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Miss Mary

Miss Mary

1957

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Naya Andaz

Naya Andaz

1956

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Ardhangini

Ardhangini

1959

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Sanam

Sanam

1951

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Madhosh

Madhosh

1951

4.00

Dream House

Dream House

1953

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Bandish

Bandish

1955

4.50