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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
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.
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.
