Meena Kumari

Acting

Born: 1933-08-01

Died: 1972-03-31

From: Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

Gender: Female

Popularity: 0.3

Also Known As

Meenakumariमीना कुमारीМина Кумари

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.

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Awards & Nominations32 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Dil Ek Mandir

1973

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Aarti

1973

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Sharada

1973

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Pakeezah

1973

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Kaajal

1966

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Baiju Bawra

1966

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Parineeta

1966

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

1966

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Dil Ek Mandir

1965

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Aarti

1965

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Sharada

1965

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Pakeezah

1965

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Dil Ek Mandir

1963

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Aarti

1963

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Sharada

1963

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Pakeezah

1963

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Kaajal

1963

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Baiju Bawra

1963

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Parineeta

1963

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

1963

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Dil Ek Mandir

1958

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Aarti

1958

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Sharada

1958

🏆 Won

Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards

Pakeezah

1958

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Kaajal

1955

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Baiju Bawra

1955

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Parineeta

1955

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

1955

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Kaajal

1954

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Baiju Bawra

1954

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Parineeta

1954

🏆 Won

Filmfare Award for Best Actress

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

1954

Meena Kumari

Also Known As

Biography

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Awards & Nominations32 won · 0 nominated

Acting66 titles

Viruthan Shanku

Pyaar Ka Saagar

Sahira

Shararat

Benazir

Naya Andaz

Dawn

Purnima

Chandan Ka Palna

Azaad

Pinjre Ke Panchhi

Ramanan

Halaku

Gomti Ke Kinare

Ardhangini

Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan

Pooja

Hamara Ghar

Lakshmi Narayan

Sahara

Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

Two Acres of Land

Baharon Ki Manzil

Dil Ek Mandir

Char Dil Char Rahen

Bheegi Raat

Noorjehan

Mem Sahib

Footpath

Veer Ghatotkach

Hanumaan Pataal Vijay

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

Parineeta

Gazal

Akeli Mat Jaiyo

Kinare Kinare

Main Chup Rahungi

Aarti

Leatherface

Chandni Chowk

Ek-Hi-Rasta

Daaera

Phool Aur Patthar

Chitralekha

Adl-e-Jehangir

Bandipotu

Sanjh Aur Savera

Tamasha

Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan

Pratiggya

Baadbaan

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Mere Apne

Majhli Didi

Bahu Begum

Madhosh

Pakeezah

Sharada

Baiju Bawra

Yahudi

Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai

Kohinoor

Kaajal

Bandish

Dushman

Jawab

Costume & Make-Up1 title

Pakeezah