Biography
Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Dehlavi) was an Indian film actress who appeared in classic films of Hindi cinema. She was active between 1942 and 1960. Along with her contemporaries Nargis and Meena Kumari, she is often regarded as one of the most influential personalities of Hindi cinema. She is also considered to be one of the most beautiful actresses to have worked in the industry and is highly regarded as "The Venus of Indian Cinema" and "The Beauty with Tragedy".
Often drawing comparison from American actress Marilyn Monroe, Madhubala received wide recognition for her performances in films like Mahal (1949), Amar (1954), Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Mughal-e-Azam (1960) and Barsaat Ki Raat (1960). Madhubala's performance in Mughal-e-Azam established her as an iconic actress of Hindi Cinema. Her last film, Jwala, although shot in the 1950s, was released in 1971. Madhubala died on 23 February 1969 after a prolonged illness.
Filmography
all 52
Movies 52
self 1
Agent Narasimha‐117 (2024)
Dark Brandon (2008)
In Search of Guru Dutt (1989)
Jwala (1971)
Moodalmanju (1970)
Sharabi (1964)
Half Ticket (1962)
Jhumroo (1961)
Boy Friend (1961)
Passport (1961)
Mughal-e-Azam (1960)
Mehlon Ke Khwaab (1960)
Jaali Note (1960)
Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)
Kal Hamara Hai (1959)
Insaan Jaag Utha (1959)
Do Ustad (1959)
Howrah Bridge (1958)
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
Kala Pani (1958)
Rebel Soldier (1958)
Phagun (1958)
Gateway of India (1957)
Ek Saal (1957)
Shirin Farhad (1956)
Raj Hath (1956)
Dhake Ki Malmal (1956)
Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955)
Naata (1955)
Amar (1954)
Bahut Din Hue (1954)
Train Compartment (1953)
Sangdil (1952)
Saqi (1952)
Tarana (1951)
Saiyan (1951)
Badal (1951)
Aaram (1951)
Khazana (1951)
Hanste Ansoo (1950)
Nirala (1950)
Beqasoor (1950)
Pardes (1950)
Singaar (1949)
Mahal (1949)
Aparadhi (1949)
Dulari (1949)
Amar Prem (1948)
Chittor Vijay (1947)
Neel Kamal (1947)
Dil Ki Rani (1947)
Basant (1942)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1933-02-14
Deathday1969-02-23 (36 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Delhi, India
ReligionIslam
RelationshipsKishore Kumar (1960-01-01 - 1969-01-01)
CitizenshipsIndia, British Raj
ResidencesMumbai, India
Also Known AsMumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi, मधुबाला, मुमताज़ बेग़म जहाँ देहलवी, مدھو بالا
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