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Meena Kumari

Indian actress and poet (1933-1972)

  • Fame56.2
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia30.8K
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Lived 1933–1972, aged 39India
IndiaIndiaActorsActor
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    48 languages
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  • Era
    1933–1972
    Aged 39
  • Known for
    Pakeezah
    1972
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Updated 2026-06-11

Meena Kumari was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films. Known as "The Tragedy Queen", she is regarded among the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 33 years, from child actress to adult, Kumari starred in over 90 films.

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  • Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
  • Filmfare Award for Best Actress
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56.2
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Historical22.3
Now attention8.8
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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