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    Meena Kumari

    1933-08-01 (91 years old) in Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

    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.

    Movies

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    Sahira
    0 %|Jan 1, 1980
    Documentary
    actor
    Characterless
    0 %|Jan 1, 1975
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    Gomti Ke Kinare
    0 %|Nov 22, 1972
    Drama
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    Pakeezah
    67 %|Feb 4, 1972
    Music, Drama, Romance
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    Dushman
    30 %|Jan 7, 1972
    Drama
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    Mere Apne
    56 %|Sep 10, 1971
    Music, Drama, Family
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    Jawab
    0 %|Jan 1, 1970
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    Viruthan Shanku
    0 %|Apr 11, 1968
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    Baharon Ki Manzil
    70 %|Jan 1, 1968
    Mystery, Thriller
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    Majhli Didi
    60 %|Sep 21, 1967
    Drama
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    Chandan Ka Palna
    100 %|Sep 17, 1967
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    Bahu Begum
    60 %|Feb 3, 1967
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    Ramanan
    0 %|Jan 1, 1967
    Romance, Music
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    Noorjehan
    60 %|Jan 1, 1967
    Drama, Romance, History
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    Phool Aur Patthar
    60 %|Oct 12, 1966
    Romance
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    Pinjre Ke Panchhi
    0 %|Jan 1, 1966
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    Purnima
    0 %|Oct 1, 1965
    actor
    Bheegi Raat
    60 %|Jan 1, 1965
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    Kaajal
    30 %|Jan 1, 1965
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    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
    0 %|Oct 8, 1964
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    Gazal
    60 %|Jan 1, 1964
    Romance, Music
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    Chitralekha
    0 %|Jan 1, 1964
    History
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    Benazir
    0 %|Jan 1, 1964
    Drama
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    Sanjh Aur Savera
    0 %|Jan 1, 1964
    Drama, Family, Romance
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    Bandipotu
    0 %|Aug 15, 1963
    Action, Family
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    Dil Ek Mandir
    0 %|Jan 18, 1963
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    Akeli Mat Jaiyo
    60 %|Jan 2, 1963
    Romance, Drama
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    Kinare Kinare
    60 %|Jan 1, 1963
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    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
    69 %|Jul 29, 1962
    Drama
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    Aarti
    0 %|Jan 1, 1962
    Romance, Drama, Family
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    Main Chup Rahungi
    30 %|Jan 1, 1962
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    Pyaar Ka Saagar
    100 %|Jan 1, 1961
    Drama, Music
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    Kohinoor
    45 %|Nov 4, 1960
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    Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
    45 %|Jan 1, 1960
    Drama, Romance
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    Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
    0 %|Nov 11, 1959
    Drama, Family
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    Char Dil Char Rahen
    60 %|Sep 18, 1959
    Drama
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    Shararat
    0 %|Jan 2, 1959
    Drama, Comedy
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    Ardhangini
    0 %|Jan 1, 1959
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    Sahara
    70 %|Nov 15, 1958
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    Yahudi
    57 %|Sep 5, 1958
    Romance, Drama, Action
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    Dawn
    0 %|Jun 26, 1958
    Drama, Crime
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    Sharada
    55 %|Feb 23, 1957
    Romance, Drama
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    Miss Mary
    0 %|Feb 15, 1957
    Comedy
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    Bond
    0 %|Jan 6, 1956
    Drama
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    Ek-Hi-Rasta
    60 %|Jan 1, 1956
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    Halaku
    90 %|Jan 1, 1956
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    Mem Sahib
    70 %|Jan 1, 1956
    Drama
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    Naya Andaz
    0 %|Jan 1, 1956
    Romance
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    Azaad
    0 %|Mar 1, 1955
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
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    Adl-e-Jehangir
    0 %|Jan 1, 1955
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    Chandni Chowk
    0 %|Jun 9, 1954
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    Footpath
    0 %|Oct 9, 1953
    Drama
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    Parineeta
    65 %|Jan 23, 1953
    Family, Drama
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    Two Acres of Land
    79 %|Jan 2, 1953
    Drama
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    Daaera
    55 %|Jan 1, 1953
    Drama, Romance, Music
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    Baiju Bawra
    57 %|Oct 5, 1952
    Music, Drama, Romance
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    Tamasha
    0 %|Jan 1, 1952
    Drama
    actor
    Sanam
    0 %|Jan 1, 1951
    poster
    Madhosh
    40 %|Jan 1, 1951
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    Leatherface
    0 %|Jan 1, 1939
    Action, Adventure

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