Meena Kumari
Acting
Born 1933-08-01
Died 1972-03-31
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
71 credits
Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards 1
Awards
Won 2 Filmfare Award for Best Actress Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Actress 2 won
- 1966 Best Actress Won Kaajal
- 1954 Best Actress Won Baiju Bawra
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards 1 won
- 1973 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards Won Dil Ek Mandir
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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
— top 60 of 71
Acting
51 credits
Ramanan
Veer Ghatotkach
Pooja
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Baadbaan
Shararat
Madhosh
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Majhli Didi
Two Acres of Land
Pakeezah
Aarti
Parineeta
Azaad
Dil Ek Mandir
Mere Apne
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Main Chup Rahungi
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gomti Ke Kinare
Chitralekha
Char Dil Char Rahen
Footpath
Sharada
Yahudi
Phool Aur Patthar
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Dushman
Kaajal
Sahira
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Baiju Bawra
Adl-e-Jehangir
Noorjehan
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Benazir
Chandni Chowk
Sanam
Bheegi Raat
Viruthan Shanku
Bahu Begum
Kohinoor
Kinare Kinare
Gazal
Daaera
Sahara
Mem Sahib
Jawab
Baharon Ki Manzil
Other credits
10 credits
Hamara Ghar
Leatherface
Characterless
Pakeezah
Naya Andaz
Ek-Hi-Rasta
Miss Mary
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
Bandipotu
Tamasha
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