Meena Kumari
Acting
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
Acting71
movieSahira
1980
(archive)
moviePakeezah
1972
Nargis / Sahibjaan
movieDushman
1972
Malti
movieMere Apne
1971
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
movieJawab
1970
Vidya
movieViruthan Shanku
1968
Bhargavi
movieBaharon Ki Manzil
1968
Nanda / Radha
movieNoorjehan
1967
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
movieChandan Ka Palna
1967
Shobha Rai
movieBahu Begum
1967
Zeenat Jahan Begum
movieRamanan
1967
Madhavi Amma
moviePhool Aur Patthar
1966
Shanti Devi
moviePinjre Ke Panchhi
1966
Heena Sharma
movieBheegi Raat
1965
Neelima
movieKaajal
1965
Madhavi
moviePurnima
1965
Purnima
movieBenazir
1964
Benazir
movieGazal
1964
Naaz Ara Begum
movieChitralekha
1964
Chitralekha
movieAarti
1962
Aarti Gupta
movieSahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
Chhoti Bahu
movieMain Chup Rahungi
1962
Gayatri
moviePyaar Ka Saagar
1961
Radha / Rani
movieKohinoor
1960
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
movieShararat
1959
Shabnam
movieArdhangini
1959
Chhaya
movieSahara
1958
Leela
movieYahudi
1958
Hannah / Lydia
movieSharada
1957
Sharada Ram Sharan
movieHalaku
1956
Niloufer Nadir
movieMem Sahib
1956
Meena
movieAzaad
1955
Shobha
movieAdl-e-Jehangir
1955
Zareena
movieBandish
1955
Usha Sen
movieChandni Chowk
1954
Zarina
movieParineeta
1953
Lalita
movieTwo Acres of Land
1953
Thakurain
movieDaaera
1953
Sheetal
movieBaiju Bawra
1952
Gauri
movieAladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
1952
Princess Badar
movieMadhosh
1951
Soni
movieVeer Ghatotkach
1949
Surekha
moviePooja
1940
Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
Costume & Make-Up1
moviePakeezah
1972
Costume Design