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.
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Zij was een gevierde Indiase actrice en dichteres die speelde in meer dan negentig Hindi-films tijdens de gouden eeuw van de Indiase cinema.
Zij is vooral bekend om haar al geprezen rollen in klassieke drama's zoals Pakeezah, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam en Baiju Bawra.
Zij was gespecialiseerd in emotionele melodrama's, musicals en sociale drama's en verwierf brede erkenning voor het vertolken van kwetsbare vrouwelijke personages. Bekijk haar filmografie op Mood.
