Meena Kumari
ActingAlso Known As
Meenakumari, मीना कुमारी, Мина Кумари
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
(71 total)
Pakeezah
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
Two Acres of Land
as Thakurain
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
as Chhoti Bahu
Baiju Bawra
as Gauri
Sharada
as Sharada Ram Sharan
Yahudi
as Hannah / Lydia
Bandish
as Usha Sen
Majhli Didi
as Hema
Daaera
as Sheetal
Phool Aur Patthar
as Shanti Devi
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Karuna
Parineeta
as Lalita
Baharon Ki Manzil
as Nanda / Radha
Dushman
as Malti
Kohinoor
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Kaajal
as Madhavi
Chandan Ka Palna
as Shobha Rai
Gazal
as Naaz Ara Begum
Pyaar Ka Saagar
as Radha / Rani
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
as Seema