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Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari

Acting
01 Aug 1933
31 Mar 1972
Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India

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 ...

Also Known As

Meenakumari, मीना कुमारी, Мина Кумари

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