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Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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

Related Other Pages:

  • 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.

Meena Kumari FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Kanda Naal Mudhal
  • Kanda Naal Mudhal

    ( 2022 )

No Upcoming Movies
  • Chadarangam
  • Chadarangam

    ( 2020 )

  • Gomti Ke Kinare
  • Gomti Ke Kinare

    ( 1972 )

  • Pakeezah
  • Pakeezah

    ( 1972 )

  • Pattukunte Laksha
  • Pattukunte Laksha

    ( 1971 )

  • Seema
  • Seema

    ( 1971 )

  • Dushmun
  • Dushmun

    ( 1971 )

  • Mere Apne
  • Mere Apne

    ( 1971 )

  • Saat Phere
  • Saat Phere

    ( 1970 )

  • Jawab
  • Jawab

    ( 1970 )

  • Maya Theevu Ragasiyam
  • Maya Theevu Ragasiyam

    ( 1969 )

  • Buddimantudu
  • Buddimantudu

    ( 1969 )

  • Abhilasha
  • Abhilasha

    ( 1968 )

  • Sudigundaalu
  • Sudigundaalu

    ( 1968 )

  • Baharon Ki Manzil
  • Baharon Ki Manzil

    ( 1968 )

  • Patukunte Padivelu
  • Patukunte Padivelu

    ( 1967 )

  • Bhagya Mudra
  • Bhagya Mudra

    ( 1967 )

  • Chandan Ka Palna
  • Chandan Ka Palna

    ( 1967 )

  • Bahu Begum
  • Bahu Begum

    ( 1967 )

  • Noorjehan
  • Noorjehan

    ( 1967 )

  • Majhli Didi
  • Majhli Didi

    ( 1967 )

  • Pinjre Ke Panchhi
  • Pinjre Ke Panchhi

    ( 1966 )

  • Phool Aur Patthar
  • Phool Aur Patthar

    ( 1966 )

  • C.I.D
  • C.I.D

    ( 1965 )

  • Purnima
  • Purnima

    ( 1965 )

  • Kaajal
  • Kaajal

    ( 1965 )

  • Bheegi Raat
  • Bheegi Raat

    ( 1965 )

  • Sanjh Aur Savera
  • Sanjh Aur Savera

    ( 1964 )

  • Gazal
  • Gazal

    ( 1964 )

  • Chitralekha
  • Chitralekha

    ( 1964 )

  • Maain Bhi Ladki Hun
  • Maain Bhi Ladki Hun

    ( 1964 )

  • Benazir
  • Benazir

    ( 1964 )

  • Kinare Kinare
  • Kinare Kinare

    ( 1963 )

  • Akeli Mat Jaiyo
  • Akeli Mat Jaiyo

    ( 1963 )

  • Dil Ek Mandir
  • Dil Ek Mandir

    ( 1963 )

  • Aarti
  • Aarti

    ( 1962 )

  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    ( 1962 )

  • Main Chup Rahungi
  • Main Chup Rahungi

    ( 1962 )

  • Dakshayagnam
  • Dakshayagnam

    ( 1962 )

  • Zindagi Aur Khwab
  • Zindagi Aur Khwab

    ( 1961 )

  • Pyaar Ka Saagar
  • Pyaar Ka Saagar

    ( 1961 )

  • Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan
  • Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

    ( 1961 )

  • Bahana
  • Bahana

    ( 1960 )

  • Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
  • Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

    ( 1960 )

  • Kohinoor
  • Kohinoor

    ( 1960 )

  • Shararat
  • Shararat

    ( 1959 )

  • Madhu
  • Madhu

    ( 1959 )

  • Jagir
  • Jagir

    ( 1959 )

  • Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
  • Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

    ( 1959 )

  • Four Faces of India
  • Four Faces of India

    ( 1959 )

  • Satta Bazaar
  • Satta Bazaar

    ( 1959 )

  • Chand
  • Chand

    ( 1959 )

  • Ardhangini
  • Ardhangini

    ( 1959 )

  • Savera
  • Savera

    ( 1958 )

  • Farishta
  • Farishta

    ( 1958 )

  • Yahudi
  • Yahudi

    ( 1958 )

  • Sahara
  • Sahara

    ( 1958 )

  • Miss Mary
  • Miss Mary

    ( 1957 )

  • Sharada
  • Sharada

    ( 1957 )

  • Shatranj
  • Shatranj

    ( 1956 )

  • Naya Andaz
  • Naya Andaz

    ( 1956 )

  • Bandhan
  • Bandhan

    ( 1956 )

  • Jayam Manade
  • Jayam Manade

    ( 1956 )

  • Ek-Hi-Rasta
  • Ek-Hi-Rasta

    ( 1956 )

  • Guru Ghantal
  • Guru Ghantal

    ( 1956 )

  • Mem Sahib
  • Mem Sahib

    ( 1956 )

  • Halaku
  • Halaku

    ( 1956 )

  • Bandish
  • Bandish

    ( 1955 )

  • Azaad
  • Azaad

    ( 1955 )

  • Adil-E-Jahangir
  • Adil-E-Jahangir

    ( 1955 )

  • Rukhsana
  • Rukhsana

    ( 1955 )

  • Chandni Chowk
  • Chandni Chowk

    ( 1954 )

  • Baadbaan
  • Baadbaan

    ( 1954 )

  • Ilzam
  • Ilzam

    ( 1954 )

  • Dana Paani
  • Dana Paani

    ( 1953 )

  • Foot Path
  • Foot Path

    ( 1953 )

  • Parineeta
  • Parineeta

    ( 1953 )

  • Daaera
  • Daaera

    ( 1953 )

  • Do Bigha Zamin
  • Do Bigha Zamin

    ( 1953 )

  • Naulakha Haar
  • Naulakha Haar

    ( 1953 )

  • Tamasha
  • Tamasha

    ( 1952 )

  • Aladdin Aur Jadui Chirag
  • Aladdin Aur Jadui Chirag

    ( 1952 )

  • Baiju Bawra
  • Baiju Bawra

    ( 1952 )

  • Sanam
  • Sanam

    ( 1951 )

  • Madhosh
  • Madhosh

    ( 1951 )

  • Lakshmi Narayan
  • Lakshmi Narayan

    ( 1951 )

  • Hanumaan Pataal Vijay
  • Hanumaan Pataal Vijay

    ( 1951 )

  • Anmol Ratan
  • Anmol Ratan

    ( 1950 )

  • Shri Ganesh Mahima
  • Shri Ganesh Mahima

    ( 1950 )

  • Magroor
  • Magroor

    ( 1950 )

  • Hamara Ghar
  • Hamara Ghar

    ( 1950 )

  • Veer Ghatotkach
  • Veer Ghatotkach

    ( 1949 )

  • Bichchade Balam
  • Bichchade Balam

    ( 1948 )

  • Piya Ghar Aja
  • Piya Ghar Aja

    ( 1947 )

  • Duniya Ek Sarai
  • Duniya Ek Sarai

    ( 1946 )

  • Bachchon Ka Khel
  • Bachchon Ka Khel

    ( 1946 )

  • Lal Haveli
  • Lal Haveli

    ( 1944 )

  • Pratiggya
  • Pratiggya

    ( 1943 )

  • Garib
  • Garib

    ( 1942 )

  • Nai Roshni
  • Nai Roshni

    ( 1941 )

  • Kasauti
  • Kasauti

    ( 1941 )

  • Bahen
  • Bahen

    ( 1941 )

  • Ek Hi Bhool
  • Ek Hi Bhool

    ( 1940 )

  • Pooja
  • Pooja

    ( 1940 )

  • Leatherface
  • Leatherface

    ( 1939 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Meena Kumari AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 1966 Kaajal

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 1963 Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 1955 Parineeta

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 1954 Baiju Bawra

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

MEENA KUMARI NEWS

Kangana Ranaut to begin Meena Kumari's biopic in mid-2016

April 03, 2015 1:21 pm

"Yes, I have been offered a film on Meena Kumari and I hope things work out," said Kangana.

Kangana Ranaut to reprise Meena Kumari in biopic?

March 21, 2015 4:44 pm

'Queen' Kangana Ranaut has been offered to play the lead role in Meena Kumari biopic.

Remembering Powerhouse Performers: Nargis, Meena Kumari, Nutan

October 16, 2014 11:50 am

We look back and list the top 10 female powerhouse performers from the past decades.

Azaad was what the doctor had prescribed for Dilip Kumar

September 07, 2014 1:00 am

This M Sriramulu Naidu-directed film is not a classic by a long shot, it’s not even as memorable as Kohinoor.

The Perfect Swansong

July 27, 2014 12:23 pm

Meena Kumari’s last film is an enduring classic.

Meena Kumari's poems now in English

July 06, 2014 12:54 pm

Meena Kumari's flirtations with the pen are as seductive as her on-screen persona.

Letters to the editor: RIP Nanda

March 27, 2014 12:24 am

This refers to ‘Wife or spirited girl, she played both with elan’ (IE, March 26).

Alia Bhatt will be the brightest star forever: Preity Zinta

February 25, 2014 4:27 pm

Celebrities praised newbie actress Alia Bhatt on her second film ‘Highway’ and strongly recommended audience to watch the road movie.

Heartbreak talkies

February 20, 2014 12:08 pm

The doomed love lives of two of Hindi cinema’s greatest stars, Madhubala and Meena Kumari

Heartbreak Talkies: Madhubala, Meena Kumari

February 09, 2014 8:24 am

The doomed love lives of two of Hindi cinema’s greatest stars, Madhubala and Meena Kumari.

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