Meena Kumari
Acting
Born August 1, 1933 · Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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.
Films (71)
Sahira
1980
Characterless
1975
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
Pakeezah
1972
Dushman
1972
Mere Apne
1971
Jawab
1970
Viruthan Shanku
1968
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
Noorjehan
1967
Majhli Didi
1967
Chandan Ka Palna
1967
Bahu Begum
1967
Ramanan
1967
Phool Aur Patthar
1966
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
1966
Bheegi Raat
1965
Kaajal
1965
Purnima
1965
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
Benazir
1964
Gazal
1964
Chitralekha
1964
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964
Bandipotu
1963
Kinare Kinare
1963
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
Aarti
1962
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
Pyaar Ka Saagar
1961
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
1961
Kohinoor
1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1959
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959
Shararat
1959
Ardhangini
1959
Sahara
1958
Yahudi
1958
Dawn
1958
Sharada
1957
Miss Mary
1957
Bond
1956
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
Halaku
1956
Mem Sahib
1956
Naya Andaz
1956
Azaad
1955
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955
Bandish
1955
Baadbaan
1954
Chandni Chowk
1954
Footpath
1953
Parineeta
1953
Two Acres of Land
1953
Daaera
1953
Dream House
1953
Baiju Bawra
1952
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
1952
Tamasha
1952
Madhosh
1951
Lakshmi Narayan
1951
Sanam
1951
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951
Hamara Ghar
1950
Veer Ghatotkach
1949
Pratiggya
1943
Pooja
1940
Leatherface
1939