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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Pakeezah (1972) — Nargis / Sahibjaan
2. Two Acres of Land (1953) — Thakurain
3. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) — Chhoti Bahu
4. Mere Apne (1971) — Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
5. Baiju Bawra (1952) — Gauri
6. Sharada (1957) — Sharada Ram Sharan
7. Yahudi (1958) — Hannah / Lydia
8. Bandish (1955) — Usha Sen
9. Majhli Didi (1967) — Hema
10. Daaera (1953) — Sheetal
11. Phool Aur Patthar (1966) — Shanti Devi
12. Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) — Karuna
13. Parineeta (1953) — Lalita
14. Baharon Ki Manzil (1968) — Nanda / Radha
15. Dushman (1972) — Malti
16. Kohinoor (1960) — Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
17. Kaajal (1965) — Madhavi
18. Main Chup Rahungi (1962) — Gayatri
19. Chandan Ka Palna (1967) — Shobha Rai
20. Azaad (1955) — Shobha
21. Gazal (1964) — Naaz Ara Begum
22. Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961) — Radha / Rani
23. Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963) — Seema
24. Ek-Hi-Rasta (1956)
25. Bahu Begum (1967) — Zeenat Jahan Begum
26. Kinare Kinare (1963) — Neelu
27. Sahara (1958) — Leela
28. Char Dil Char Rahen (1959) — Chavli
29. Bheegi Raat (1965) — Neelima
30. Noorjehan (1967) — Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
31. Mem Sahib (1956) — Meena
32. Madhosh (1951) — Soni
33. Dawn (1958)
34. Purnima (1965) — Purnima
35. Aarti (1962) — Aarti Gupta
36. Leatherface (1939)
37. Viruthan Shanku (1968) — Bhargavi
38. Chandni Chowk (1954) — Zarina
39. Sahira (1980) — (archive)
40. Pinjre Ke Panchhi (1966) — Heena Sharma