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Meena Kumari

Acting

Born August 1, 1933 · Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

Died March 31, 1972

Also known as Meenakumari · मीना कुमारी · Мина Кумари

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Biography

Meena Kumari was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films. Widely regarded as the "Tragedy Queen of Bollywood", she is considered one of the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 33 years, from child actress to adult, Kumari is a recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare awards and has starred in over 90 films.

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Awards & recognition

  • Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards · 1973
  • Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1966
  • Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards · 1965
  • Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards · 1963
  • Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1963
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  • Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards · 1958
  • Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1955
  • Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1954

Filmography14 titles

Azaad

1955as Shobha

Sahara

1958as Leela

Parineeta

1953as Lalita

Kinare Kinare

1963as Neelu

Phool Aur Patthar

1966as Shanti Devi

Sanjh Aur Savera

1964as Gauri

Aarti

1962as Aarti Gupta

Tamasha

1952

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

1962as Chhoti Bahu

Majhli Didi

1967as Hema

Pakeezah

1972as Nargis / Sahibjaan

Yahudi

1958as Hannah / Lydia

Bandish

1955as Usha Sen

Dushman

1972as Malti