Meena Kumari

Born

August 1, 1933

Died

March 31, 1972 (aged 38)

Known as

actor, poet, costume designer, singer

Meena Kumari was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films. Widely regarded as the "Tragedy Queen of Bollywood", she is considered one of the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 33 years, from child actress to adult, Kumari is a recipient of several accolades, including four Filmfare awards and has starred in over 90 films.

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