Meena Kumari
Known for: Acting
Born: August 1, 1933
Died: March 31, 1972
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
71 movies · 0 TV shows, newest first
10.0
Sahira
1980NR
Characterless
1975
9.0
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
6.5
Pakeezah
1972
4.7
Dushman
1972
6.7
Mere Apne
1971
NR
Jawab
1970
10.0
Viruthan Shanku
1968
8.0
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
8.0
Noorjehan
1967
6.7
Majhli Didi
1967
9.0
Chandan Ka Palna
1967
6.5
Bahu Begum
1967
9.0
Ramanan
1967
7.0
Phool Aur Patthar
1966
9.0
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
1966
8.0
Bheegi Raat
1965
5.3
Kaajal
1965
9.0
Purnima
1965
8.0
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
10.0
Benazir
1964
7.5
Gazal
1964
7.0
Chitralekha
1964
7.0
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964
7.0
Bandipotu
1963
7.5
Kinare Kinare
1963
8.0
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
7.5
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
7.0
Aarti
1962
6.9
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
7.2
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
10.0
Pyaar Ka Saagar
1961
9.0
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
1961
5.3
Kohinoor
1960
6.0
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
7.0
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1959
8.0
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959
10.0
Shararat
1959
9.0
Ardhangini
1959
8.5
Sahara
1958
6.3
Yahudi
1958
9.0
Dawn
1958
6.4
Sharada
19578.0
Miss Mary
19577.0
Bond
1956
7.0
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
9.0
Halaku
1956
8.0
Mem Sahib
1956
10.0
Naya Andaz
1956
9.0
Azaad
1955
7.0
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955
4.8
Bandish
1955
7.0
Baadbaan
1954
7.0
Chandni Chowk
1954
8.0
Footpath
1953
7.7
Parineeta
1953
7.9
Two Acres of Land
1953
7.0
Daaera
1953NR
Dream House
1953
6.3
Baiju Bawra
1952
8.0
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
1952
7.0
Tamasha
1952
6.5
Madhosh
1951
9.0
Lakshmi Narayan
19519.0
Sanam
1951
8.0
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951
9.0
Hamara Ghar
1950
8.0
Veer Ghatotkach
1949
7.0
Pratiggya
1943
9.0
Pooja
1940
7.0
Leatherface
1939