Meena Kumari
Acting
1933-08-01 · 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 · Movie
Characterless
1975 · Movie
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972 · Movie
Pakeezah
1972 · Movie
Dushman
1972 · Movie
Mere Apne
1971 · Movie
Jawab
1970 · Movie
Viruthan Shanku
1968 · Movie
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968 · Movie
Noorjehan
1967 · Movie
Majhli Didi
1967 · Movie
Chandan Ka Palna
1967 · Movie
Bahu Begum
1967 · Movie
Ramanan
1967 · Movie
Phool Aur Patthar
1966 · Movie
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
1966 · Movie
Bheegi Raat
1965 · Movie
Kaajal
1965 · Movie
Purnima
1965 · Movie
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964 · Movie
Benazir
1964 · Movie
Gazal
1964 · Movie
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964 · Movie
Chitralekha
1964 · Movie
Bandipotu
1963 · Movie
Kinare Kinare
1963 · Movie
Dil Ek Mandir
1963 · Movie
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963 · Movie
Aarti
1962 · Movie
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962 · Movie
Main Chup Rahungi
1962 · Movie
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
1961 · Movie
Pyaar Ka Saagar
1961 · Movie
Kohinoor
1960 · Movie
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960 · Movie
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1959 · Movie
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959 · Movie
Satta Bazaar
1959 · Movie
Shararat
1959 · Movie
Ardhangini
1959 · Movie
Sahara
1958 · Movie
Yahudi
1958 · Movie
Dawn
1958 · Movie
Sharada
1957 · Movie
Miss Mary
1957 · Movie
Bond
1956 · Movie
Naya Andaz
1956 · Movie
Mem Sahib
1956 · Movie
Halaku
1956 · Movie
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956 · Movie
Azaad
1955 · Movie
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955 · Movie
Bandish
1955 · Movie
Baadbaan
1954 · Movie
Chandni Chowk
1954 · Movie
Footpath
1953 · Movie
Parineeta
1953 · Movie
Two Acres of Land
1953 · Movie
Daaera
1953 · Movie
Dream House
1953 · Movie
Baiju Bawra
1952 · Movie
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
1952 · Movie
Tamasha
1952 · Movie
Madhosh
1951 · Movie
Lakshmi Narayan
1951 · Movie
Sanam
1951 · Movie
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951 · Movie
Hamara Ghar
1950 · Movie
Veer Ghatotkach
1949 · Movie
Pratiggya
1943 · Movie
Pooja
1940 · Movie
Leatherface
1939 · Movie