2018-08-01 Wed

Popularly known as the “Tragedy Queen”, Meena Kumari will always be remembered for her soulful performances in Hindi Cinema. Born on 1st August 1972, she acted in more than 90 films, during her 30 year-long career. Kumari got recognition for playing tragic and sorrowful roles which captivated her audience.

There was a thin line between her real and reel life as her successful career was hindered by heavy drinking, troubled relationships and deteriorating health. She succumbed to liver cirrhosis on 31st March 1972.

A special 5-rupee commemorative stamp was released in memory of this legendary actress whose beauty was shadowed by her indescribable agony. The stamp was released in the year 2011 which portrayed a close-up, black and white picture of her typical sorrowful look along with a colour image of her in a Kathak dance pose.

Let’s all remember this extraordinarily talented actress on her 44th death anniversary.