2023-02-14 Tue

Madhubala was born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi on 14 February 1933. She was the most beautiful actress in 1940s Bollywood. During the post-independence era, she was the highest-paid entertainer.

Madhubala began her acting career at a very young age in 1942, in a movie called Basant, starring as a child actress. She achieved stardom and popularity in 1949 when she was cast as the lead in Bombay Talkies studio's Mahal. Madhubala has acted in several moves, but she is remembered for her movie Mughal – e Azam.

Madhubala is a beloved actress in Indian cinema; it's just a coincidence that actress was born on Valentine's Day. This iconic beauty passed away at 36, leaving all her fan's hearts – broken.

India post issued a commemorative stamp on Madhubala in 2008.

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