Cast & creator
Meena Kumari
Best known for Chitralekha, Satta Bazaar, Leatherface
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.
Also known as: Meenakumari, मीना कुमारी, Мина Кумари
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1939–1980 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (73)
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Chitralekha
Chitralekha
1964
Satta Bazaar
Jamna
1959
Leatherface
1939
Hamara Ghar
1950
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Karuna
1960
Pooja
Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
1940
Pakeezah
Nargis / Sahibjaan
1972Pakeezah
Costume Design
1972
Shararat
Shabnam
1959
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Ratna
1959
Majhli Didi
Hema
1967Characterless
1975
Madhosh
Soni
1951
Naya Andaz
1956
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Rajni
1964
Veer Ghatotkach
Surekha
1949
Baadbaan
Bina
1954
Char Dil Char Rahen
Chavli
1959
Adl-e-Jehangir
Zareena
1955
Main Chup Rahungi
Gayatri
1962
Two Acres of Land
Thakurain
1953
Sahara
Leela
1958
Gomti Ke Kinare
Ganga
1972
Sanjh Aur Savera
Gauri
1964
Mere Apne
Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
1971
Aarti
Aarti Gupta
1962
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Princess Badar
1952
Parineeta
Lalita
1953
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Chhoti Bahu
1962
Kaajal
Madhavi
1965
Kinare Kinare
Neelu
1963
Ramanan
Madhavi Amma
1967
Phool Aur Patthar
Shanti Devi
1966
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Radha / Rani
1961
Purnima
Purnima
1965
Noorjehan
Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
1967Sanam
Rani
1951
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nanda / Radha
1968
Dil Ek Mandir
Sita
1963
Bahu Begum
Zeenat Jahan Begum
1967
Baiju Bawra
Gauri
1952
Dushman
Malti
1972
Yahudi
Hannah / Lydia
1958
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Geeta
1961
Bheegi Raat
Neelima
1965
Benazir
Benazir
1964
Footpath
Mala
1953
Sharada
Sharada Ram Sharan
1957
Bandipotu
1963
Chandan Ka Palna
Shobha Rai
1967
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Seema
1963
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
Heena Sharma
1966
Kohinoor
Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
1960
Mem Sahib
Meena
1956Miss Mary
1957
Gazal
Naaz Ara Begum
1964
Sahira
(archive)
1980
Azaad
Shobha
1955
Viruthan Shanku
Bhargavi
1968
Chandni Chowk
Zarina
1954
Tamasha
1952
Jawab
Vidya
1970
Lakshmi Narayan
1951
Daaera
Sheetal
1953
Halaku
Niloufer Nadir
1956
Ardhangini
Chhaya
1959
Dawn
1958Dream House
Self
1953
Bandish
Usha Sen
1955