Meena Kumari

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,...

Known For

Pakeezah

as Nargis / Sahibjaan

Two Acres of Land

as Thakurain

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

as Chhoti Bahu

Cast Credits

Pakeezah

as Nargis / Sahibjaan

Dushman

as Malti

Mere Apne

as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)

Jawab

as Vidya

Viruthan Shanku

as Bhargavi

Baharon Ki Manzil

as Nanda / Radha

Noorjehan

as Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan

Chandan Ka Palna

as Shobha Rai

Bahu Begum

as Zeenat Jahan Begum

Ramanan

as Madhavi Amma

Phool Aur Patthar

as Shanti Devi

Pinjre Ke Panchhi

as Heena Sharma

Bheegi Raat

as Neelima

Kaajal

as Madhavi

Purnima

as Purnima

Benazir

as Benazir

Chitralekha

as Chitralekha

Gazal

as Naaz Ara Begum

Aarti

as Aarti Gupta

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

as Chhoti Bahu

Crew Credits

Pakeezah

Costume Design