| Name(s) |
MEENA KUMARI |
| Date of
Birth |
August 01, 1932
– Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
| Date of
Death |
March 31, 1972
– Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
|
Identity |
Indian Legendary
Film Actress and Poetess |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- 1952 - She fell in love with and married film director,
Kamal Amrohi, who was fifteen years elder
than her and was already married.
- 1952 - She gained fame with her role as
a heroine in Vijay Bhatt's Baiju Bawra.
- 1960 - Their conflicts led to separation.
- 1964 - The couple was ultimately formally
divorced.
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Other Events &
Developments |
- Her birth name is Mehjabeen Bano Bux.
- The ‘Tragedy Queen’
of Bollywood, as well as in her own
real life.
- She started her acting career at
the age of 7 when
the name given to her was ‘Baby
Meena’.
- By 1940s she became the
sole breadwinner for her
family.
- During her career spanning about
30 years from childhood to death,
she starred in more than
ninety films, many of which
were hits.
- She became addicted to
alcohol.
- Her life and prosperous career
were marred by heavy
drinking, troubled relationships, an
ensuing deteriorating health.
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Awards and Accolades |
- Filmfare Best Actress
Awards: 1953
Parineeta, 1954
Baiju Bawra, 1963
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, 1966
Kaajal.
- Bengal Film Journalists'
Association Awards (BFJA):
1963 Best Actress (Hindi):
Aarti, 1965 Best Actress
(Hindi): Dil Ek Mandir.
- Special Award:
Pakeezah
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