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

  • Majhli Didi

    Majhli Didi

  • Kaajal

    Kaajal

  • Halaku

    Halaku

  • Sharada

    Sharada

  • Bheegi Raat

    Bheegi Raat

  • Baiju Bawra

    Baiju Bawra

  • Yahudi

    Yahudi

  • Bond

    Bond

  • Mem Sahib

    Mem Sahib

  • Tamasha

    Tamasha

  • Dream House

    Dream House

  • Miss Mary

    Miss Mary

  • Kohinoor

    Kohinoor

  • Noorjehan

    Noorjehan

  • Jawab

    Jawab

  • Sahara

    Sahara

  • Lakshmi Narayan

    Lakshmi Narayan

  • Two Acres of Land

    Two Acres of Land

  • Pakeezah

    Pakeezah

  • Dushman

    Dushman

  • Phool Aur Patthar

    Phool Aur Patthar

  • Parineeta

    Parineeta

  • Hamara Ghar

    Hamara Ghar

  • Char Dil Char Rahen

    Char Dil Char Rahen

  • Baadbaan

    Baadbaan

  • Dawn

    Dawn

  • Baharon Ki Manzil

    Baharon Ki Manzil

  • Mere Apne

    Mere Apne

  • Naya Andaz

    Naya Andaz

  • Viruthan Shanku

    Viruthan Shanku

  • Dil Ek Mandir

    Dil Ek Mandir

  • Chitralekha

    Chitralekha

  • Benazir

    Benazir

  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

  • Azaad

    Azaad

  • Main Chup Rahungi

    Main Chup Rahungi

  • Bahu Begum

    Bahu Begum

  • Ek-Hi-Rasta

    Ek-Hi-Rasta

  • Daaera

    Daaera

  • Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

    Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

  • Ramanan

    Ramanan

  • Veer Ghatotkach

    Veer Ghatotkach

  • Footpath

    Footpath

  • Chandan Ka Palna

    Chandan Ka Palna

  • Gomti Ke Kinare

    Gomti Ke Kinare

  • Shararat

    Shararat

  • Pyaar Ka Saagar

    Pyaar Ka Saagar

  • Pinjre Ke Panchhi

    Pinjre Ke Panchhi

  • Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

    Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

  • Adl-e-Jehangir

    Adl-e-Jehangir

  • Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

    Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

  • Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

  • Sanjh Aur Savera

    Sanjh Aur Savera

  • Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

    Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

  • Akeli Mat Jaiyo

    Akeli Mat Jaiyo

  • Hanumaan Pataal Vijay

    Hanumaan Pataal Vijay

  • Aarti

    Aarti

  • Purnima

    Purnima

  • Kinare Kinare

    Kinare Kinare

  • Bandipotu

    Bandipotu

  • Chandni Chowk

    Chandni Chowk

  • Gazal

    Gazal

  • Madhosh

    Madhosh

  • Leatherface

    Leatherface

  • Sanam

    Sanam

  • Characterless

    Characterless

  • Pooja

    Pooja

  • Pratiggya

    Pratiggya

  • Bandish

    Bandish

  • Ardhangini

    Ardhangini

  • Sahira

    Sahira