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Meena Kumari

Actress
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.

Personal Info

Occupation Actress
Place of Birth Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Birthday 1933-08-01

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Filmography by Year

1
1975
3
1972
1
1971
1
1968
5
1967
2
1966
2
1965
5
1964
4
1963
3
1962
2
1960
4
1959
3
1958
2
1957
5
1956
2
1955
1
1954
4
1953
1
1952
2
1951
1
1939

Filmography by Genre

Drama
18
Romance
12
Etc
6
Music
5
Family
4
Comedy
4
Action
2
Thriller
1
Adventure
1
Mystery
1