Known for
Acting
Credits
61
Gender
Woman
Birthday
Aug 1, 1933
Day of death
Mar 31, 1972 (38)
Place of birth
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Also known as
Meenakumari
मीना कुमारी
Мина Кумари
Meena Kumari
Biography
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.
Known for
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Sahira | (archive) |
| 1975 | Characterless | |
| 1972 | Pakeezah | Nargis / Sahibjaan |
| 1972 | Dushman | Malti |
| 1972 | Gomti Ke Kinare | Ganga |
| 1971 | Mere Apne | Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt) |
| 1970 | Jawab | Vidya |
| 1968 | Baharon Ki Manzil | |
| 1968 | Viruthan Shanku | Bhargavi |
| 1967 | Majhli Didi | Hema |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna | Shobha Rai |
| 1967 | Bahu Begum | Zeenat Jahan Begum |
| 1967 | Noorjehan | |
| 1967 | Ramanan | Madhavi Amma |
| 1966 | Phool Aur Patthar | Shanti Devi |
| 1966 | Pinjre Ke Panchhi | Heena Sharma |
| 1965 | Bheegi Raat | |
| 1965 | Kaajal | |
| 1965 | Purnima | |
| 1964 | Gazal | Naaz Ara Begum |
| 1964 | Main Bhi Ladki Hoon | Rajni |
| 1964 | Chitralekha | Chitralekha |
| 1964 | Benazir | Benazir |
| 1964 | Sanjh Aur Savera | Gauri |
| 1963 | Akeli Mat Jaiyo | |
| 1963 | Kinare Kinare | |
| 1963 | Dil Ek Mandir | Sita |
| 1963 | Bandipotu | |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam | Chhoti Bahu |
| 1962 | Main Chup Rahungi | Gayatri |
| 1962 | Aarti | Aarti Gupta |
| 1961 | Pyaar Ka Saagar | Radha / Rani |
| 1960 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Karuna |
| 1960 | Kohinoor | Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh |
| 1959 | Char Dil Char Rahen | Chavli |
| 1959 | Shararat | Shabnam |
| 1959 | Ardhangini | Chhaya |
| 1959 | Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan | Ratna |
| 1958 | Yahudi | Hannah / Lydia |
| 1958 | Sahara | |
| 1958 | Dawn | |
| 1957 | Sharada | Sharada Ram Sharan |
| 1957 | Miss Mary | |
| 1956 | Ek-Hi-Rasta | |
| 1956 | Halaku | Niloufer Nadir |
| 1956 | Mem Sahib | Meena |
| 1956 | Bond | |
| 1956 | Naya Andaz | |
| 1955 | Azaad | Shobha |
| 1955 | Adl-e-Jehangir | |
| 1954 | Chandni Chowk | Zarina |
| 1953 | Two Acres of Land | Thakurain |
| 1953 | Daaera | Sheetal |
| 1953 | Parineeta | Lalita |
| 1953 | Footpath | Mala |
| 1952 | Baiju Bawra | Gauri |
| 1952 | Tamasha | |
| 1951 | Madhosh | Soni |
| 1951 | Sanam | Rani-Sadhna's Friend |
| 1939 | Leatherface |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Pakeezah | Costume Design |