Acting
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.
Filmography
Sahira
Film · 1980
Characterless
Film · 1975
Pakeezah
Film · 1972
Dushman
Film · 1972
Gomti Ke Kinare
Film · 1972
Mere Apne
Film · 1971
Jawab
Film · 1970
Viruthan Shanku
Film · 1968
Baharon Ki Manzil
Film · 1968
Chandan Ka Palna
Film · 1967
Majhli Didi
Film · 1967
Bahu Begum
Film · 1967
Ramanan
Film · 1967
Noorjehan
Film · 1967
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
Film · 1966
Phool Aur Patthar
Film · 1966
Purnima
Film · 1965
Bheegi Raat
Film · 1965
Kaajal
Film · 1965
Gazal
Film · 1964
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Film · 1964
Chitralekha
Film · 1964
Sanjh Aur Savera
Film · 1964
Benazir
Film · 1964
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Film · 1963
Kinare Kinare
Film · 1963
Dil Ek Mandir
Film · 1963
Bandipotu
Film · 1963
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Film · 1962
Aarti
Film · 1962
Main Chup Rahungi
Film · 1962
Pyaar Ka Saagar
Film · 1961
Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
Film · 1961
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Film · 1960
Kohinoor
Film · 1960
Shararat
Film · 1959
Char Dil Char Rahen
Film · 1959
Ardhangini
Film · 1959
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Film · 1959
Satta Bazaar
Film · 1959
Dawn
Film · 1958
Yahudi
Film · 1958
Sahara
Film · 1958
Sharada
Film · 1957
Miss Mary
Film · 1957
Ek-Hi-Rasta
Film · 1956
Bond
Film · 1956
Halaku
Film · 1956
Mem Sahib
Film · 1956
Naya Andaz
Film · 1956
Azaad
Film · 1955
Adl-e-Jehangir
Film · 1955
Bandish
Film · 1955
Chandni Chowk
Film · 1954
Baadbaan
Film · 1954
Daaera
Film · 1953
Two Acres of Land
Film · 1953
Parineeta
Film · 1953
Footpath
Film · 1953
Dream House
Film · 1953
Baiju Bawra
Film · 1952
Tamasha
Film · 1952
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Film · 1952
Sanam
Film · 1951
Madhosh
Film · 1951
Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
Film · 1951
Lakshmi Narayan
Film · 1951
Hamara Ghar
Film · 1950
Veer Ghatotkach
Film · 1949
Pratiggya
Film · 1943
Pooja
Film · 1940
Leatherface
Film · 1939