Actor

Meena Kumari

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Large and steady acting portfolio.

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Movies: 66Series: 0Crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 173011

IMDb ID: nm0474932

Known for: Acting

Born: August 1, 1933

Died: March 31, 1972

Age: 38

Place of birth: Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1939 - 1980

Years active: 42

Average TMDB rating: 7.1

Wikidata: Q465848

Also known as

Meenakumari • मीना कुमारी • Мина Кумари

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Costume Design (1)

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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.