Born: 14 Feburary, 1933
Died on: 19690269
Biography:
Madhubala (born Mumtaz Begum Jehan Dehlavi) was a popular Hindi film actress who starred in several successful films in the 1950s and early 1960s. She is one of the most talented and influential actresses to have appeared on the screens of Hindi Cinema.
Her first film was the box-office success, Basant (1942) in which she played the daughter of the popular actress, Mumtaz Shanti. She then went on to act in several films as a child artist. Her first break as a lead actress came when filmmaker, Kidar Sharma cast her opposite Raj Kapoor in Neel Kamal (1947), and it was in this movie she reinvented her name as Madhubala. However it was not until Mahal in 1949, that Madhubala became a fully fledged star and a household name, enchanting audience with her beauty and great acting talent. Other memorable Madubala movies include Mughal-e-Azam, Amar, Mr. & Mrs. 55 and Biraj Bahu. However, Madhubala’s career and tumultuous life ended sadly with her early death in 1969 due to congenital heart condition.
Her first film was the box-office success, Basant (1942) in which she played the daughter of the popular actress, Mumtaz Shanti. She then went on to act in several films as a child artist. Her first break as a lead actress came when filmmaker, Kidar Sharma cast her opposite Raj Kapoor in Neel Kamal (1947), and it was in this movie she reinvented her name as Madhubala. However it was not until Mahal in 1949, that Madhubala became a fully fledged star and a household name, enchanting audience with her beauty and great acting talent. Other memorable Madubala movies include Mughal-e-Azam, Amar, Mr. & Mrs. 55 and Biraj Bahu. However, Madhubala’s career and tumultuous life ended sadly with her early death in 1969 due to congenital heart condition.
Relationship Status:
Married to Kishore Kumar
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Trivia
Popular Hollywood magazine Theatre Arts did an extensive article titled The Biggest Star in the World (And She's Not in Beverly Hills), along with a full page photo of Madhubala.Filmography
As Actor:Jwala (1971)
Directed by: M.V. Raman
Main Cast: Sunil Dutt, Sohrab Modi, Madhubala, ..
Sharabi (1964, 50°)
Directed by: Raj Rishi
Main Cast: Dev Anand, Madhubala, Daisy Irani, ..
Half Ticket (1962, 84°)
Directed by: Kalidas
Main Cast: Kishore Kumar, Madhubala, Pran, ..
Synopsis: A joyful and kind hearted boy is kicked out of the house by his father who cannot stand his p..
Boy Friend (1961)
Directed by: Naresh Saigal
Main Cast: Shammi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Madhubala, ..
Synopsis: A young boy separated from his parents during childhood, is a thief, and is on the run. He me..
Jhumroo (1961, 73°)
Directed by: Shankar Mukherjee
Main Cast: Madhubala, Kishore Kumar, Chanchal, ..
Synopsis: A rich girl lives with her father, who is extremely strict. When she falls in love with a vil..
Passport (1961)
Directed by: Pramod Chakravorty
Main Cast: Madhubala, Pradeep Kumar, K.N. Singh, ..
Synopsis: When the Bombay police suspect the smuggling of diamonds, they alert the airport authorities,..
Barsaat Ki Raat (1960, 72°)
Directed by: P.L. Santoshi
Main Cast: Bharat Bhushan, Madhubala, Shyama, ..
Jaali Note (1960, 50°)
Directed by: Shakti Samanta
Main Cast: Dev Anand, Madhubala, Om Prakash, ..
Synopsis: A police inspector disguises himself in various identities, in order to find out about the ma..
Mehlon Ke Khwab (1960)
Directed by: Muhafiz Haider
Main Cast: Madhubala, Chanchal, Kishore Kumar, ..
Mughal-E-Aazam (1960, 74°)
Directed by: K. Asif
Main Cast: Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Prithviraj Kapoor, ..
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