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.
Dawn
Purnima
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
(Chhoti Bahu)
Mere Apne
(Anandi Devi / Auaji (Aunt))
Pakeezah
(Nargis / Sahibjaan)
Chandan Ka Palna
(Shobha Rai)
Aarti
(Aarti Gupta)
Leatherface
Azaad
(Shobha)
Viruthan Shanku
(Bhargavi)
Gazal
(Naaz Ara Begum)
Chandni Chowk
(Zarina)
Pyaar Ka Saagar
(Radha / Rani)
Sahira
((archive))
Akeli Mat Jaiyo
Baiju Bawra
(Gauri)
Pinjre Ke Panchhi
(Heena Sharma)
Sharada
(Sharada Ram Sharan)
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
(Rajni)
Majhli Didi
(Hema)
Ek-Hi-Rasta
Daaera
(Sheetal)
Bond
Two Acres of Land
(Thakurain)
Shararat
(Shabnam)
Bahu Begum
(Zeenat Jahan Begum)
Yahudi
(Hannah / Lydia)
Phool Aur Patthar
(Shanti Devi)
Jawab
(Vidya)
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
(Karuna)
Kinare Kinare
Parineeta
(Lalita)
Chitralekha
(Chitralekha)
Ramanan
(Madhavi Amma)
Baharon Ki Manzil
Dil Ek Mandir
(Sita)
Adl-e-Jehangir
Halaku
(Niloufer Nadir)
Bandipotu
Dushman
(Malti)
Kohinoor
(Rajkumari Chandramukhi of Rajgarh)
Sahara
Char Dil Char Rahen
(Chavli)
Benazir
(Benazir)
Sanjh Aur Savera
(Gauri)
Bheegi Raat
Noorjehan
Kaajal
Mem Sahib
(Meena)
Footpath
(Mala)
Gomti Ke Kinare
(Ganga)
Tamasha
Miss Mary
Naya Andaz
Ardhangini
(Chhaya)
Sanam
(Rani-Sadhna's Friend)
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
(Ratna)
Main Chup Rahungi
(Gayatri)
Madhosh
(Soni)
Characterless
Dream House
(Self)