Meena Kumari
Indian actress and poet
- Lived
- 1933–1972
- Country
- British Raj
Updated September 2026
About Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films. She is regarded among the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 33 years, from child actress to adult, Kumari starred in over 90 films.
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