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Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari

Acting

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 Movies

Acting

Poster for Dawn
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Dawn

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Dawn
Poster for Purnima
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Purnima

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Purnima
Purnima
Poster for Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
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Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

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Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
Poster for Mere Apne
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Mere Apne

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Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
Poster for Pakeezah
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Pakeezah

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Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
Poster for Chandan Ka Palna
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Chandan Ka Palna

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Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
Poster for Aarti
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Aarti

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Aarti
Aarti Gupta
Poster for Leatherface
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Leatherface

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Leatherface
Poster for Azaad
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Azaad

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Azaad
Shobha
Poster for Viruthan Shanku
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Viruthan Shanku

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Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi

Production

Poster for Pakeezah
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Pakeezah

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Pakeezah
Costume Design

Gallery

Meena Kumari portrait
Meena Kumari portrait