MEENA KUMARI - SHADOW OF FATE DIED MARCH 31,1972
MEENA KUMARI - SHADOW OF FATE DIED MARCH 31,1972 Meena Kumari (1 August 1933 – 31 March 1972), born Mahjabeen Bano , was an Indian film actress, singer and poet under the pseudonym "Naaz", also known as The Tragedy Queen . [1] [2] [3] [4] Meena Kumari Born Mahjabeen Bano 1 August 1933 Meetawala Chawl, Dadar East , Bombay , British India (present-day Mumbai, India ) Died 31 March 1972 (aged 38) Mumbai , Maharashtra , India Occupation Actress, Singer, Poet Years active 1939–1972 Spouse(s) Kamal Amrohi 1952–1972 (her death) Signature Indian film critics regarded Meena Kumari as 'historically incomparable' actress of Hindi cinema . [5] Meena Kumari made waves as an actor beyond compare in the 60s, Kumari got the author-backed roles and her male co-stars were said to be wary of starring opposite her. [6] During a career spanning 30 years from her childhood to her death, sh...