Meena Kumari
Actor
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.
Filmography
Two Acres of Land
as Thakurain 1953
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
as Chhoti Bahu 1962
Mere Apne
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt) 1971
Baiju Bawra
as Gauri 1952
Sharada
as Sharada Ram Sharan 1957
Yahudi
as Hannah / Lydia 1958
Bandish
as Usha Sen 1955
Majhli Didi
as Hema 1967
Daaera
as Sheetal 1953
Phool Aur Patthar
as Shanti Devi 1966
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Karuna 1960
Parineeta
as Lalita 1953
Baharon Ki Manzil
as Nanda / Radha 1968
Dushman
as Malti 1972
Kohinoor
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh 1960
Kaajal
as Madhavi 1965