Published 14:36 IST, August 1st 2020

Did you know Meena Kumari was known as 'Reading Mahjabeen'?

Meena Kumari is one of the most know actors of the Hindi film industry. She has been a part of over 92 movies throughout her acting career. Read more about her

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Meena Kumari is one of most popular actors Bollywood has ever witnessed. She is kwn for her 33-year long career in acting industry. She was active between years 1939 and 1972. After watching her performances, her critics h described her as "historically incomparable”. Re more to kw or details about Meena Kumari. 

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Why was Meena Kumari called Reing Mahjabeen?

Meena Kumari was one of most influential stars of industry. She was given a number of names by her fans, Reing Mahjabeen was one of most interesting ones. This was given to her because of her love for reing. Reportedly she was so engrossed in her habit of reing that she even used to bring her books to sets. Because of this particular habit, a number of people started calling her Reing Mahjabeen. She is also called Trdy Queen of Hindi cinema because of roles she played. She was given this name because of her frequent portrayal of s and dramatic roles. Her real-life story was also a trdy because after ruling film industry for 30 years, she passed away at early of 40.

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Meena Kumari trivia

  • Meena Kumari has written poetry in Urdu and some of verses were also published.
  • Mehmood h gotten married to Meena Kumari's sister.
  • Mehmood was person who taught Meena Kumari some table tennis.
  • During Filmfare Awards 1963, Meena Kumari was only actor who was minated in Best Actress in a Leing Role category. 
  • Meena Kumari has also owned award function by being minated for three of her performances in different films. This achievement has never been accomplished by any or actress at Filmfare Awards.
  • Meena was fond of new actor Rahul from film Raaz and h recommended him to many producers. 
  • Popular star, Altaf was married to Meena Kumari’s sister.
  • Before her death, Kamal Amrohi was in talks with producers to make a film with title Saaton Jahan.
  • Meena Kumari was a part of over 92 movies and h won a number of awards for her performances in m.
  • Some of her most popular films include  Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Pakeezah, Mere Apne, Aarti, Baiju Bawra, Parineeta, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, Foot Path, Dil Ek Mandir and Kaajal.

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14:36 IST, August 1st 2020