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Meena Kumari
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- Born 1 August 1933
- Place of Birth Dadar
- Occupation Actor, Poet, Costume Designer, Singer
- Spouse Kamal Amrohi (1952; 1964)
- Siblings Khursheed Bano
- Years active 1939-1972
- Other names Tragedy Queen
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- Kanda Naal Mudhal,
- Khursheed Bano,
- Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
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ABOUT Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari: Tragedy Queen of Hindi Cinema Meena Kumari, born Mahjabeen Bano (1 August 1933 - 31 March 1972), reigns as one of Indian cinema's most celebrated actresses. Her career, spanning over three decades, showcased her talent in over 90 films, earning her the moniker "Tragedy Queen." Kumari's powerful portrayals resonated deeply with audiences, securing her four Filmfare Best Actress awards - a remarkable feat. Her inaugural win was for Baiju Bawra (1954), followed by Parineeta (1955). She achieved a historic triple nomination at the 10th Filmfare Awards (1963), winning for Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Her final win came for Kaajal (1966). Kumari's performances in films like Do Bigha Zamin (1953), Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960), Aarti (1962), Main Chup Rahungi (1962), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Phool Aur Patthar (1966), and Mere Apne (1971) cemented her status as a cinematic icon. Her role in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is often cited as mirroring aspects of her personal life. Beyond acting, Kumari was a talented poet and playback singer, contributing to her early films and releasing a posthumous album, I Write, I Recite (1971). She even designed costumes for Pakeezah. Her untimely death at 38, attributed to cirrhosis of the liver linked to alcoholism, marked a tragic end to a brilliant career. Her legacy, however, continues to inspire, solidifying her position as a timeless legend of Hindi cinema.
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MEENA KUMARI NEWS
Meena Kumari classic Pakeezah gets a facelift, set for world premiere in October
September 03, 2026 6:40 am
Set against the exquisite backdrop of Lucknow’s twilight era of nawabs, Pakeezah showcases a career-defining performance by Meena Kumari as the tragic courtesan Sahibjaan.
Kamal Amrohi's wife learnt from magazine he'd married Meena Kumari: 'She took off bangles'
August 21, 2026 2:39 pm
Kamala Amrohi's first wife Mehmoodi travelled to Mumbai to meet Meena Kumari. The first time the two women met, she took off her bangles and gave them to Meena.
Madhubala wanted Kamal Amrohi to divorce 1st wife, marry her: 'I'll give money, pay her off'
August 21, 2026 12:19 pm
Kamal Amrohi's son Tajdar claimed that his father broke up with Madhubala when she demanded that he divorce his wife to marry her.
Gulzar fasted during Ramzan for an ailing Meena Kumari: 'Not because I had a crush'
August 01, 2026 8:05 am
Meena Kumari was critically ill when she worked in Gulzar's debut film, and a year later, she died. Their friendship deepened during the years, with Gulzar even keeping rozas in her stead when she could not.
The whispered suggestion from 'mem sahab' Meena Kumari that left Rajendra Kumar grateful forever
July 28, 2026 5:48 pm
"Those things can never be forgotten," the late actor once said
Dharmendra tried to curb Meena Kumari's drinking; he worshipped her, she loved him 'passionately': 'I don't like women drinking alcohol'
December 12, 2025 12:56 pm
Dharmendra was a newbie when he first met movie star Meena Kumari. But, by the time they parted ways, their luck had changed.
Dharmendra married Hema Malini despite being father of four and married to Prakash Kaur; Meena Kumari was 'crazy in love' with him
November 24, 2025 7:14 pm
Dharmendra dies at 89: Dharmendra was 19 when he married Prakash Kaur in 1954. 26 years later, he tied the knot with Hema Malini after a passionate affair.
Bollywood’s unluckiest music director earned Rs 100 a month, won National Award yet struggled for work; died before his musical masterpiece Pakeezah
November 04, 2025 8:12 am
Ghulam Mohammed achieved national recognition when he won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for Mirza Ghalib (1954). He went on to compose music for Meena Kumari-starrer Pakeezah.
Kamal Amrohi laid down conditions for Meena Kumari, reveals daughter Rukhsar; says people instigated her against him: 'She suddenly walked out'
October 20, 2025 6:49 pm
In an old interview, Kamal Amrohi's daughter Rukhsar Amrohi had opened up about her father's relationship with his second wife, actress Meena Kumari.
Kamal Amrohi's wife had tearful first meeting with Meena Kumari, gave her Rs 250: 'Tumse mere sartaj mohabbat karte hain'
October 19, 2025 8:28 am
Kamal Amrohi's only daughter, Rukhsar, recalled her mother's reaction to discovering that he had married Meena Kumari secretly. She also told the story of their first meeting in Mumbai.
