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Signature. Meena Kumari [1] (born Mahjabeen Bano; 1 August 1933 [2] – 31 March 1972) was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films. Popularly known as The Tragedy Queen, [3] she is regarded among the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. [4] In a career spanning 33 years, from child actress to adult ...
In 2012, Meena Kumari’s autograph was included in the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra, Mumbai, called the Walk of the Stars. In 2014, another music album ‘Meena Kumari, the Poet: A Life Beyond Cinema’ with her poems and nazams was released.
Meena Kumari (1932-1972) Meena Kumari. The Empress of Indian Cinema! A Sweetheart of 1950s, & The Undisputed Goddess of 1960s Bollywood, Meena Kumari bestrode the movies like few women in history have! Combing enchanting grace, amazingly heart-melting expression, & consistently solid progressive content base, this Giant of Cinema will remain ...
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Meena Kumari. Actress: Kaajal. The Empress of Indian Cinema! A Sweetheart of 1950s, & The Undisputed Goddess of 1960s Bollywood, Meena Kumari bestrode the movies like few women in history have! Combing enchanting grace, amazingly heart-melting expression, & consistently solid progressive content base, this Giant of Cinema will remain immortal as perhaps the greatest feminine incarnation of ...
- August 1, 1932
- March 31, 1972
Meena Kumari in a scene from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Born into penury as Mahjabeen, Meena was the second daughter of harmonium player Ali Bux and singer Iqbal Banu, both of whom worked in Hindi films.
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Wiki/Biography. Meena Kumari was born as Mahjabeen Bano [2] on Tuesday, 1 August 1933 ( age 38 years; at the time of death) in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India (now Mumbai), India. Her zodiac sign is Leo. She did not have any formal education.
Meena Kumari filmography. Meena Kumari (1 August 1933 — 31 March 1972) was an Indian actress, playback singer, poet and costume designer who predominantly worked in Indian cinema between 1939—72. Meena Kumari started her film career with Leatherface, a 1939 film with the name Baby Mahjabeen. For around six years, Baby Meena (as she was ...