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
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Characterless
1975
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Age: 41
Jawab
1970
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as Vidya
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Age: 36
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
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as Rajni
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Age: 31
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
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as Chhoti Bahu
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Age: 28
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
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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Age: 24
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Bond
1956
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Age: 22
Naya Andaz
1956
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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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Age: 22
Mem Sahib
1956
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as Meena
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Age: 22
Bandish
1955
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as Usha Sen
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Age: 21
Adl-e-Jehangir
1955
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as Zareena
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Age: 21
Baadbaan
1954
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as Bina
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Age: 20
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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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Age: 17