Meena Kumari
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Acting Credits
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 ...
Known For
Filmography
Sahira
1980
as (archive)
Characterless
1975
Pakeezah
1972
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
Dushman
1972
as Malti
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Ganga
Mere Apne
1971
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
Jawab
1970
as Vidya
Viruthan Shanku
1968
as Bhargavi
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
as Nanda / Radha
Chandan Ka Palna
1967
as Shobha Rai
Majhli Didi
1967
as Hema
Bahu Begum
1967
as Zeenat Jahan Begum
Ramanan
1967
as Madhavi Amma
Noorjehan
1967
as Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
1966
as Heena Sharma
Phool Aur Patthar
1966
as Shanti Devi
Purnima
1965
as Purnima
Bheegi Raat
1965
as Neelima
Kaajal
1965
as Madhavi
Gazal
1964
as Naaz Ara Begum
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
as Rajni
Chitralekha
1964
as Chitralekha
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964
as Gauri
Benazir
1964
as Benazir
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
as Seema
Kinare Kinare
1963
as Neelu
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
as Sita
Bandipotu
1963
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
as Chhoti Bahu
Aarti
1962
as Aarti Gupta
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
as Gayatri
Pyaar Ka Saagar
1961
as Radha / Rani
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
1961
as Geeta
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
as Karuna
Kohinoor
1960
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
Shararat
1959
as Shabnam
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959
as Chavli
Ardhangini
1959
as Chhaya
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1959
as Ratna
Satta Bazaar
1959
as Jamna
Dawn
1958
Yahudi
1958
as Hannah / Lydia
Sahara
1958
as Leela
Sharada
1957
as Sharada Ram Sharan
Miss Mary
1957
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
Bond
1956
Halaku
1956
as Niloufer Nadir
Mem Sahib
1956
as Meena
Naya Andaz
1956
Azaad
1955
as Shobha
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955
as Zareena
Bandish
1955
as Usha Sen
Chandni Chowk
1954
as Zarina
Baadbaan
1954
as Bina
Daaera
1953
as Sheetal
Two Acres of Land
1953
as Thakurain
Parineeta
1953
as Lalita
Footpath
1953
as Mala
Dream House
1953
as Self
Baiju Bawra
1952
as Gauri
Tamasha
1952
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
1952
as Princess Badar
Sanam
1951
as Rani
Madhosh
1951
as Soni
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951
Lakshmi Narayan
1951
Hamara Ghar
1950
Veer Ghatotkach
1949
as Surekha
Pratiggya
1943
Pooja
1940
as Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
Leatherface
1939