Meena Kumari
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.
Acting
Movie
Pakeezah
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
1972
Movie
Two Acres of Land
as Thakurain
1953
Movie
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
as Chhoti Bahu
1962
Movie
Mere Apne
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
1971
Movie
Baiju Bawra
as Gauri
1952
Movie
Sharada
as Sharada Ram Sharan
1957
Movie
Yahudi
as Hannah / Lydia
1958
Movie
Bandish
as Usha Sen
1955
Movie
Majhli Didi
as Hema
1967
Movie
Daaera
as Sheetal
1953
Movie
Phool Aur Patthar
as Shanti Devi
1966
Movie
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
as Karuna
1960
Movie
Parineeta
as Lalita
1953
Movie
Baharon Ki Manzil
as Nanda / Radha
1968
Movie
Dushman
as Malti
1972
Movie
Kohinoor
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
1960
Movie
Kaajal
as Madhavi
1965
Movie
Chandan Ka Palna
as Shobha Rai
1967
Movie
Azaad
as Shobha
1955
Movie
Gazal
as Naaz Ara Begum
1964
Movie
Pyaar Ka Saagar
as Radha / Rani
1961
Movie
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
as Seema
1963
Movie
Ek-Hi-Rasta
1956
Movie
Bahu Begum
as Zeenat Jahan Begum
1967