Meena Kumari (born Mahjabeen Bano, 1 August 1933 – 31 March 1972) was an Indian film actress, singer and poet under the pseudonym Naaz, who starred in classic films of Hindi Cinema. Popularly known as The Tragedy Queen, Chinese Doll and Female Guru Dutt, she is often remembered as Cinderella of Indian films.
Who was Meena Kumari’s father Ali Bux?
Meena Kumari’s father was a Sunni Muslim named Master Ali Bux who had migrated from Bhera (now in Punjab province of Pakistan ). He was a veteran of Parsi theater, played harmonium, taught music, wrote Urdu poetry, played small roles in films such as Eid Ka Chand and composed music for films like Shahi Lutere.
Did you know Kumari Baiju almost almost drowned in a river?
1952: Baiju Bawra – Kumari played the female lead in the film. In the climax of the film, the two lead characters were to drown in the river. While shooting this scene, Kumari actually almost drowned but was ultimately rescued.
How many Filmfare Awards Meena Kumari won in Best Actress category?
Meena Kumari won four Filmfare Awards in the Best Actress category. She was the recipient of the inaugural Filmfare Best Actress Award for Baiju Bawra in 1954 and had a consecutive win in the second Filmfare Awards (1955) for Parineeta.
What did Kamal Amrohi say to Meena Kumari’s husband?
Meena Kumari’s husband Kamal Amrohi is said to have uttered the three dreaded words, “Talaq, Talaq, Talaq,” in a fit of anger. Later Amrohi is said to have regretted his decision of giving Meena Kumari the triple talaq. He wanted to remarry Meena but Religious Leaders forbid them to do so before Nikaah Halala was performed.
Why was Meena Kumari’s last film ‘Pakeezah’ directed by Amrohi?
Tajdar adds that Meena Kumari’s last and most iconic film, Pakeezah (1972), directed by Amrohi, was made because of him. Amrohi had first thought of it back in the 1950s, but it got stalled many times, due to technical problems and later, due to the couple’s estrangement.
