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