Meena Kumari

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

71

Gender

Female

Birthday

1933-08-01

Day of death

1972-03-31 (38 years old)

Place of Birth

Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

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.

Known For

  • Sharada

    Sharada

  • Bheegi Raat

    Bheegi Raat

  • Pakeezah

    Pakeezah

  • Baharon Ki Manzil

    Baharon Ki Manzil

  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

  • Lakshmi Narayan

    Lakshmi Narayan

  • Dushman

    Dushman

  • Two Acres of Land

    Two Acres of Land

  • Daaera

    Daaera

  • Ramanan

    Ramanan

  • Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

    Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

  • Ardhangini

    Ardhangini

  • Phool Aur Patthar

    Phool Aur Patthar

  • Footpath

    Footpath

  • Parineeta

    Parineeta

  • Azaad

    Azaad

  • Viruthan Shanku

    Viruthan Shanku

  • Chitralekha

    Chitralekha

  • Sanam

    Sanam

  • Dil Ek Mandir

    Dil Ek Mandir

  • Pyaar Ka Saagar

    Pyaar Ka Saagar

  • Baiju Bawra

    Baiju Bawra

  • Tamasha

    Tamasha

  • Ek-Hi-Rasta

    Ek-Hi-Rasta

  • Adl-e-Jehangir

    Adl-e-Jehangir

  • Dream House

    Dream House

  • Veer Ghatotkach

    Veer Ghatotkach

  • Halaku

    Halaku

  • Mere Apne

    Mere Apne

  • Bahu Begum

    Bahu Begum

  • Majhli Didi

    Majhli Didi

  • Noorjehan

    Noorjehan

  • Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

    Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

  • Chandan Ka Palna

    Chandan Ka Palna

  • Kaajal

    Kaajal

  • Sahara

    Sahara

  • Yahudi

    Yahudi

  • Bond

    Bond

  • Kohinoor

    Kohinoor

  • Pinjre Ke Panchhi

    Pinjre Ke Panchhi

  • Naya Andaz

    Naya Andaz

  • Jawab

    Jawab

  • Char Dil Char Rahen

    Char Dil Char Rahen

  • Pratiggya

    Pratiggya

  • Gomti Ke Kinare

    Gomti Ke Kinare

  • Benazir

    Benazir

  • Miss Mary

    Miss Mary

  • Dawn

    Dawn

  • Main Chup Rahungi

    Main Chup Rahungi

  • Mem Sahib

    Mem Sahib

  • Hamara Ghar

    Hamara Ghar

  • Shararat

    Shararat

  • Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

    Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

  • Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

    Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

  • Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

  • Bandish

    Bandish

  • Sanjh Aur Savera

    Sanjh Aur Savera

  • Akeli Mat Jaiyo

    Akeli Mat Jaiyo

  • Baadbaan

    Baadbaan

  • Chandni Chowk

    Chandni Chowk

  • Kinare Kinare

    Kinare Kinare

  • Pooja

    Pooja

  • Purnima

    Purnima

  • Leatherface

    Leatherface

  • Gazal

    Gazal

  • Madhosh

    Madhosh

  • Aarti

    Aarti

  • Sahira

    Sahira

  • Characterless

    Characterless

  • Bandipotu

    Bandipotu

  • Hanumaan Pataal Vijay

    Hanumaan Pataal Vijay