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.
Filmography
Sahira
1980
as (archive)
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Characterless
1975
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Ganga
Pakeezah
1972
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
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
Gazal
1964
as Naaz Ara Begum
Chitralekha
1964
as Chitralekha
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964
as Gauri