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Meena Kumari was an Indian Actress as well as Poet who appeared in Hindi films. Meena Kumari was born on August 1, 1933, and died on March 31, 1972. She worked from 1939 to 1972 and was labelled 'The Tragedy Queen.'
Meena Kumari's real name was Mahjabeen Bano. After her debut performance in 'Leather Face,' Vijay Bhatt suggested three names for her to choose from: Prabha, Kamla, and Meena. Although Manju was her nickname, she eventually adopted the name, Meena Kumari.
Meena Kumari was a legendary actress in the Hindi film industry. She appeared in over 90 films during her 33-year career, which ended in 1972. But the difficulties she faced in her brief life of only 38 years are unparalleled.
Meena Kumari won four Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She won the first Filmfare Best Actress Award for Baiju Bawra in 1954, and she won again for Parineeta in the second Filmfare Awards in 1955. At the 10th Filmfare Awards (1963), Kumari made history by receiving all three Best Actress nominations and winning for her performance in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
Despite having a successful career, her personal life was a disaster that overshadowed her opportunities. In her later years, the talented actress, who had won four Filmfare Awards for Best Actress, suffered from depression and alcoholism.