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