Meena Kumari
Indian actress
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About Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari was a celebrated Indian film actress who began her career as a child actress appearing in a number of films, including 1939's Farzand-e-Watan. She went on to gain stardom as an adult starring in such films as 1952's Baiju Bawra, 1962's Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and 1966's Phool Aur Patthar. She is regarded as one of the greatest Indian actresses of all time.
Family Life
She was born to Iqbal Begum and Ali Baksh. She was the younger sister of the renowned singer and actress Khursheed Bano. She was married to Indian film director and screenwriter Kamal Amrohi. The marriage was childless.
Trivia
At the time of her birth, her parents were so poor that her father abandoned her at an orphanage. He however, had a change of heart and went back for her.
She died tragically at the age of 39 from liver cirrhosis, which was caused by years of heavy drinking.
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F.A.Q. about Meena Kumari
When is her birthday?
Meena Kumari's birthday is on August 1, 1933.
How old was Meena Kumari when she died?
She was 38 years old.
When did she die?
She died in March 31, 1972.
How old would she be today?
Meena Kumari would be 88 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Meena Kumari from?
She was born in India.
Meena Kumari's Popularity
Meena Kumari was a famous Indian actress, who was born on August 1, 1933. As a person born on this date, Meena Kumari is listed in our database as the 35th most popular celebrity for the day (August 1) and the 35th most popular for the year (1933).
People born on August 1 fall under the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. Meena Kumari is the 1164th most popular Leo.
Aside from information specific to Meena Kumari's birthday, Meena Kumari is the 239th most famous Indian and ranks 10th in famous people born in India.
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