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