 "Google doodle remembers tragedy queen Meena Kumari on her 85th birthday")
Popularly known as The Tragedy Queen, she was not only an iconic star of Hindi cinema but also a singer and poet of great flair. She was daughter of a Master Ali Bux, who had migrated from Bhera. Her mother was Phrabawati Devi.
Meena Kumari who was often remebered as the Cinderella of Indian films was born in 1933. She grew up in front of the camera, lighting up the silver screen from the age of four.
Appearing in more than 90 films during her 33 year career, She became a formidable actor in Indian cinema. She portrayed strong yet vulnerable women who made their own way through life, although they were often devastated by romance. Meena Kumari and Ashok Kumar acted together in 17 films from 1952-1972. She was married to filmmaker Kamal Amrohi who was introduced to her by Ashok Kumar.
Some of her memorable films include "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam", "Pakeezah", "Mere Apne", "Aarti", "Baiju Bawra", "Parineeta", "Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai", "Foot Path", "Dil Ek Mandir" and "Kaajal". At Filmfare awards in 1963, she made history by receiving all of the nominations for Best Actress and won for her performance in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
Meena Kumari was remembered by Google, which devoted its latest Google doodle to the late legendary actress Meena Kumari for her 85th birth anniversary on Wednesday.