Meena Kumari
Born August 01, 1933 (Age: 92)
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Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
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.
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
Sahira
1980
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as (archive)
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Age: 46
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Characterless
1975
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as
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Age: 41
Gomti Ke Kinare
1972
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as Ganga
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Age: 39
Pakeezah
1972
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as Nargis / Sahibjaan
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Age: 38
Dushman
1972
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as Malti
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Age: 38
Jawab
1970
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as Vidya
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Age: 36
Bheegi Raat
1965
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as Neelima
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Age: 32
Kaajal
1965
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as Madhavi
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Age: 32
Purnima
1965
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as Purnima
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Age: 31
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
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as Rajni
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Age: 31
Benazir
1964
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as Benazir
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Age: 30
Chitralekha
1964
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as Chitralekha
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Age: 30
Gazal
1964
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as Naaz Ara Begum
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Age: 30
Sanjh Aur Savera
1964
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as Gauri
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Age: 30
Bandipotu
1963
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as
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Age: 30
Kinare Kinare
1963
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as Neelu
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Age: 29
Dil Ek Mandir
1963
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as Sita
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Age: 29
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
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as Seema
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Age: 29
Aarti
1962
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as Aarti Gupta
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Age: 29
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
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as Chhoti Bahu
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Age: 28
Main Chup Rahungi
1962
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as Gayatri
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Age: 28
Pyaar Ka Saagar
1961
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as Radha / Rani
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Age: 27
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
1961
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as Geeta
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Age: 27
Kohinoor
1960
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as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
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Age: 27
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
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as Karuna
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Age: 26
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1959
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as Ratna
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Age: 26
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959
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as Chavli
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Age: 26
Shararat
1959
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as Shabnam
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Age: 25
Ardhangini
1959
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as Chhaya
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Age: 25
Sahara
1958
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as Leela
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Age: 25
Yahudi
1958
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as Hannah / Lydia
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Age: 25
Dawn
1958
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as
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Age: 24
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Bond
1956
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as
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Age: 22
Mem Sahib
1956
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as Meena
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Age: 22
Naya Andaz
1956
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as
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Age: 22
Halaku
1956
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as Niloufer Nadir
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Age: 22
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
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as
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Age: 22
Azaad
1955
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as Shobha
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Age: 21
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955
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as Zareena
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Age: 21
Bandish
1955
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as Usha Sen
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Age: 21
Baadbaan
1954
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as Bina
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Age: 20
Chandni Chowk
1954
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as Zarina
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Age: 20
Footpath
1953
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as Mala
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Age: 20
Parineeta
1953
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as Lalita
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Age: 19
Two Acres of Land
1953
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as Thakurain
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Age: 19
Daaera
1953
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as Sheetal
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Age: 19
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Dream House
1953
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as Self
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Age: 19
Hamara Ghar
1950
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as
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Age: 17