Meena Kumari
Actor
Born August 1, 1933 in 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.
Filmography
Sahira
(archive)
Gomti Ke Kinare
Ganga
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
Dushman
Malti
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
Jawab
Vidya
Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nanda / Radha
Noorjehan
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
Majhli Didi
Hema
Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
Bahu Begum
Zeenat Jahan Begum
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
Phool Aur Patthar
Shanti Devi
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
Heena Sharma
Bheegi Raat
Neelima
Kaajal
Madhavi
Purnima
Purnima
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Rajni
Benazir
Benazir
Gazal
Naaz Ara Begum
Chitralekha
Chitralekha
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gauri
Bandipotu
Kinare Kinare
Neelu
Dil Ek Mandir
Sita
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Seema
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
Main Chup Rahungi
Gayatri
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Radha / Rani
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Geeta
Kohinoor
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Karuna
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Ratna
Char Dil Char Rahen
Chavli
Shararat
Shabnam
Ardhangini
Chhaya
Sahara
Leela
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
Dawn
Sharada
Sharada Ram Sharan
Ek-Hi-Rasta
Halaku
Niloufer Nadir
Mem Sahib
Meena
Naya Andaz
Azaad
Shobha
Adl-e-Jehangir
Zareena
Bandish
Usha Sen
Baadbaan
Bina
Chandni Chowk
Zarina
Footpath
Mala
Parineeta
Lalita
Two Acres of Land
Thakurain
Daaera
Sheetal
Baiju Bawra
Gauri
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Princess Badar
Tamasha
Madhosh
Soni
Lakshmi Narayan
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
Hamara Ghar
Veer Ghatotkach
Surekha
Pratiggya
Pooja
Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
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