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Her two sisters were Khursheed Jr., the older, and Mahliqa, the younger, who was formerly known as Madhu and was married to actor Mehmood.

She was the second daughter of the couple. She had two sisters, Khurshid Bano and Madhu. A seasoned performer in Parsi theater, he also made music, wrote Urdu poetry, performed minor roles in a few movies, and played the harmonium.

After getting married, Kumari’s mother Iqbal Begum—whose real name was Prabhavati Devi—converted from Christianity to Islam.

She started working in the films as a child artist as her family’s financial conditions were not good.

Meena Kumari Age, Death, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Real nameMahjabeen Bano Pen NameNaazNickname(s)• Chini
• Manju Profession(s)Actress, Singer, PoetKnown AsThe Tragedy Queen Physical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 168 cm
in meters- 1.68 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 6”Eye ColourBrownHair ColourBrownCareerDebutFilm (As an actress): Leather Face (1939) as Baby Mahjabeen

Film (As a Playback Singer): Bahen
Last FilmPakeezah (1972) in the titular role
AwardsFilmfare Award
• 1954: Won Best Actress Award for Baiju Bawra
• 1955: Won Best Actress Award for Parineeta
• 1956: Nominated for Best Actress for Azaad
• 1959: Nominated for Best Actress for Sahara
• 1960: Nominated for Best Actress for Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
• 1963: Won Best Actress Award for Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
• 1963: Nominated for Best Actress Award for Aarti
• 1963: Nominated for Best Actress for Main Chup Rahungi
• 1964: Nominated for Best Actress for Dil Ek Mandir
• 1966: Won Best Actress Award for Kaajal
• 1967: Nominated for Best Actress for Phool Aur Patthar
• 1973: Nominated for Best Actress for Pakeezah

Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Award
• 1958: Won Best Actress Award (Hindi) for Sharad
• 1963: Best Actress Award for Aarti
• 1965: Best Actress Award for Dil Ek Mandir
• 1973: Special Award for Pakeezah

Shama-Sushma Film Awards
• 1973: Best Actress Award for PakeezahPersonal LifeDate of Birth1 August 1933 (Tuesday)BirthplaceBombay, Bombay Presidency, British India (now Mumbai), IndiaDate of Death31 March 1972Place of DeathSt.

Meena Kumari made her acting debut with Vijay Bhatt’s film in the year 1939. During her childhood, her family members lovingly called her Baby Mahjabeen. Their on-screen pairing was loved by the audience. Ali Bux was really disappointed because he had hoped for a son.

Just three weeks after the release of the film, Meena Kumari suffered from liver cirrhosis and passed away on 31 March 1972.

Meena Kumari was left heartbroken when Dharmendra misbehaved with her in an event. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home in MumbaiAge (at the time of death) 38 YearsDeath CauseLiver Cirrhosis Buried AtRehmatabad Cemetery in Narialwadi, Mazagaon, Bombay
Zodiac signLeoSignature/AutographNationalityIndianHometownMumbaiEducational QualificationShe did not have any formal education.ReligionSunni Muslim (from father's side) and Christian (from mother's side) Relationships & MoreMarital Status (at the time of death)DivorcedAffairs/Boyfriends• Kamal Amrohi (film director)
• Dharmendra (actor; rumoured)

• Gulzar (lyricist; rumoured)
Marriage Date14 February 1952
FamilyHusband/SpouseKamal Amrohi ChildrenStepson(s)- Shandaar Amrohi (film director) and Tajdar Amrohi (film director)


Daughter- Rukhsar Amrohi (author)
ParentsFather- Master Ali Bux (Parsi theatre artist, Urdu poet, music composer, musician)

Mother- Iqbal Begum (Prabhavati Devi before marriage; a stage actress and dancer, stage name Kaamini)
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- 2
• Khursheed Bano (elder; singer)
• Mahliqa (younger; known as Madhu, film actor)
Other Relative(s)Brother-in-Law- Mehmood (comedian, actor; married to Madhu)

Maternal Grandmother- Hem Sundari (married to a cousin of Rabindranath Tagore)
Style QuotientCar Collection• Vintage Car

• Impala Car
• Plymouth Car Money FactorAssets/PropertiesShe owned an apartment on the eleventh floor of a building ‘Landmark’ at Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai.

Meena Kumari’s Biography | Birth | Family | Marriage | Debut | Filmography | Awards | Facts

Meena Kumari was an Indian actress, singer, and poetess.

Ali Bux’s second wife was Iqbal Begum. The relationship between the couple grew unpleasant as after marriage, Meena Kumari found out that that was Kamal Amrohi’s third marriage.

Meena Kumari's maternal grandmother was the daughter of Rabindranath Tagore's younger brother.

Her real name was Mahjabeen Bano.

Awards

In the year 1966, Meena Kumari won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the film ‘Kajal.’

Meena Kumari was honoured with the Bengal Film Journalists Association Award (BFJA).

She was the only actress who won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for 13 consecutive years.

Her first Filmfare Best Actress Award was for Baiju Bawra in 1954, and she also won for Parineeta in the second Filmfare Awards in 1955.

At the 10th Filmfare Awards (1963), Kumari created history by winning Best Actress after being nominated for three times.

photo meena kumari biography

She died on 31 March 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

This tragic event led to her downfall, as Meena Kumari began consuming alcohol.

Meena Kumari’s last film

Meena Kumari was last seen in Kamal Amrohi’s 1972 film ‘Pakeezah.’ The film was a success but also an end to her legendary acting career.