Google doodle remembers tragedy queen Meena Kumari on her 85th birthday

MEENA KUMARI THE FAMOUS FILM ACTRESS WAS ALSO A SINGER AND POET

Popularly known as The Tragedy Queen, she was not only an iconic star of Hindi cinema but also a singer and poet of great flair. She was daughter of a Master Ali Bux, who had migrated from Bhera. Her mother was Phrabawati Devi.

BABY MEENA BEGAN ACTING WHEN SHE WAS FOUR

Meena Kumari who was often remebered as the Cinderella of Indian films was born in 1933. She grew up in front of the camera, lighting up the silver screen from the age of four. She initially worked mostly in Vijay Bhatt productions and he rechristened her as "Baby Meena" during the filming of Ek Hi Bhool in1940.

IN A CAREER SPAN OF 33 YEARS, SHE STARRED IN ABOUT 92 FILMS

Appearing in more than 90 films during her 33 year career, She became a formidable actor in Indian cinema. She portrayed strong yet vulnerable women who made their own way through life, although they were often devastated by romance. Meena Kumari and Ashok Kumar acted together in 17 films from 1952-1972. She was married to filmmaker Kamal Amrohi who was introduced to her by Ashok Kumar.

HISTORICALLY INCOMPARABLE ACTRESS OF HINDI CINEMA

Some of her memorable 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". At Filmfare awards in 1963, she made history by receiving all of the nominations for Best Actress and won for her performance in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Read complete article