Indian actress and poet (1933–1972)
Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films.
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- Profession
- Indian actress and poet (1933–1972)
- Born
- 1933-08-01
Overview
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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