Meena Kumari wasn’t just an actress, she was an emotion. She had poetry in her eyes, calmness in her voice and a smile with thousands of hidden stories. Her mesmerising screen presence melted hearts everytime. There was something timeless about her grace and charm that even after decades, she is still remembered.
Meena Kumari, who ruled Bollywood in 1950s and ’60s, was also known as the ‘Tragedy Queen’ of Indian Cinema. While she was known for her iconic roles, her personal life was very dramatic. Her personal life included loneliness and heartbreak, from a difficult marriage with Kamal Amrohi to an emotional bond with Gulzar.
Meena Kumari’s early life and films