Meena Kumari
Birthday: 1933-08-01
Deathday: 1972-03-31
Place of birth: Solapur, Bombay Presidency, British India
Also known as: Meenakumari, मीना कुमारी, Мина Кумари
imdb_id: nm0474932
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.
