Meena Kumari
71 movies
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 1, 1933
- Died
- Mar 31, 1972 (age 38)
- 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.
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Known for
Meena Kumari: movies and TV shows
Acting (71)
- 1980 Sahira
as (archive)
- 1975
- 1972 Gomti Ke Kinare
as Ganga
- 1972 Pakeezah
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
- 1972 Dushman
as Malti
- 1971 Mere Apne
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
- 1970 Jawab
as Vidya
- 1968 Viruthan Shanku
as Bhargavi
- 1968 Baharon Ki Manzil
as Nanda / Radha
- 1967 Noorjehan
as Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
- 1967 Majhli Didi
as Hema
- 1967 Chandan Ka Palna
as Shobha Rai
- 1967 Bahu Begum
as Zeenat Jahan Begum
- 1967 Ramanan
as Madhavi Amma
- 1966 Phool Aur Patthar
as Shanti Devi
- 1966 Pinjre Ke Panchhi
as Heena Sharma
- 1965 Bheegi Raat
as Neelima
- 1965 Kaajal
as Madhavi
- 1965 Purnima
as Purnima
- 1964 Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
as Rajni
- 1964 Benazir
as Benazir
- 1964 Gazal
as Naaz Ara Begum
- 1964 Chitralekha
as Chitralekha
- 1964 Sanjh Aur Savera
as Gauri
- 1963
- 1963 Kinare Kinare
as Neelu
- 1963 Dil Ek Mandir
as Sita
- 1963 Akeli Mat Jaiyo
as Seema
- 1962 Aarti
as Aarti Gupta
- 1962 Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
as Chhoti Bahu
- 1962 Main Chup Rahungi
as Gayatri
- 1961 Pyaar Ka Saagar
as Radha / Rani
- 1961 Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
as Geeta
- 1960 Kohinoor
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
- 1960 Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Karuna
- 1959 Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
as Ratna
- 1959 Char Dil Char Rahen
as Chavli
- 1959 Satta Bazaar
as Jamna
- 1959 Shararat
as Shabnam
- 1959 Ardhangini
as Chhaya
- 1958 Sahara
as Leela
- 1958 Yahudi
as Hannah / Lydia
- 1958
- 1957 Sharada
as Sharada Ram Sharan
- 1957
- 1956
- 1956
- 1956 Halaku
as Niloufer Nadir
- 1956 Mem Sahib
as Meena
- 1956
- 1955 Azaad
as Shobha
- 1955 Adl-e-Jehangir
as Zareena
- 1955 Bandish
as Usha Sen
- 1954 Baadbaan
as Bina
- 1954 Chandni Chowk
as Zarina
- 1953 Footpath
as Mala
- 1953 Parineeta
as Lalita
- 1953 Two Acres of Land
as Thakurain
- 1953 Daaera
as Sheetal
- 1952 Baiju Bawra
as Gauri
- 1952 Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
as Princess Badar
- 1952
- 1951 Madhosh
as Soni
- 1951
- 1951 Sanam
as Rani
- 1951
- 1950
- 1949 Veer Ghatotkach
as Surekha
- 1943
- 1940 Pooja
as Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
- 1939
Behind the camera (1)
- 1972 Pakeezah
Costume Design
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 1953