Acting · Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India · Born August 1, 1933
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.
MovieSahira
1980
as (archive)
Characterless
1975
MovieGomti Ke Kinare
1972
as Ganga
MoviePakeezah
1972
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
MovieDushman
1972
as Malti
MovieMere Apne
1971
as Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt)
MovieJawab
1970
as Vidya
MovieViruthan Shanku
1968
as Bhargavi
MovieBaharon Ki Manzil
1968
as Nanda / Radha
MovieNoorjehan
1967
as Mehrunnisa / Noor Jehan
MovieMajhli Didi
1967
as Hema
MovieChandan Ka Palna
1967
as Shobha Rai
MovieBahu Begum
1967
as Zeenat Jahan Begum
MovieRamanan
1967
as Madhavi Amma
MoviePhool Aur Patthar
1966
as Shanti Devi
MoviePinjre Ke Panchhi
1966
as Heena Sharma
MovieBheegi Raat
1965
as Neelima
MovieKaajal
1965
as Madhavi
MoviePurnima
1965
as Purnima
MovieMain Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
as Rajni
MovieBenazir
1964
as Benazir
MovieGazal
1964
as Naaz Ara Begum
MovieChitralekha
1964
as Chitralekha
MovieSanjh Aur Savera
1964
as Gauri
MovieBandipotu
1963
MovieKinare Kinare
1963
as Neelu
MovieDil Ek Mandir
1963
as Sita
MovieAkeli Mat Jaiyo
1963
as Seema
MovieAarti
1962
as Aarti Gupta
MovieSahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1962
as Chhoti Bahu
MovieMain Chup Rahungi
1962
as Gayatri
MoviePyaar Ka Saagar
1961
as Radha / Rani
MovieBhabhi Ki Chudiyan
1961
as Geeta
MovieKohinoor
1960
as Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh
MovieDil Apna Aur Preet Parai
1960
as Karuna
MovieChirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1959
as Ratna
MovieChar Dil Char Rahen
1959
as Chavli
MovieShararat
1959
as Shabnam
MovieArdhangini
1959
as Chhaya
MovieSahara
1958
as Leela
MovieYahudi
1958
as Hannah / Lydia
MovieDawn
1958
MovieSharada
1957
as Sharada Ram Sharan
Miss Mary
1957
Bond
1956
MovieEk-Hi-Rasta
1956
MovieHalaku
1956
as Niloufer Nadir
MovieMem Sahib
1956
as Meena
MovieNaya Andaz
1956
MovieAzaad
1955
as Shobha
MovieAdl-e-Jehangir
1955
as Zareena
MovieBandish
1955
as Usha Sen
MovieBaadbaan
1954
as Bina
MovieChandni Chowk
1954
as Zarina
MovieFootpath
1953
as Mala
MovieParineeta
1953
as Lalita
MovieTwo Acres of Land
1953
as Thakurain
MovieDaaera
1953
as Sheetal
Dream House
1953
as Self
MovieBaiju Bawra
1952
as Gauri
MovieAladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
1952
as Princess Badar
MovieTamasha
1952
MovieMadhosh
1951
as Soni
MovieLakshmi Narayan
1951
Sanam
1951
as Rani
MovieHanumaan Pataal Vijay
1951
MovieHamara Ghar
1950
MovieVeer Ghatotkach
1949
as Surekha
MoviePratiggya
1943
MoviePooja
1940
as Little Bina (as Baby Meena)
MovieLeatherface
1939
