About Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari, born Mahjabeen Bano, was a legendary Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. She was born on August 1, 1933, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, into a family with a background in Urdu poetry and theater. Her father, Ali Bux, was a Sunni Muslim and a stage actor, while her mother, Iqbal Begum, was a dancer. Meena Kumari’s early exposure to the performing arts laid the foundation for her illustrious career in Indian cinema.

Meena Kumari, an unwanted child, has persevered since the moment she took her first breath. Meena Kumari, who epitomizes inspiration, entered the Bollywood business unwillingly.