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Madhubala
Playing Anarkali in Mughal-e-Azam and becoming a defining star of Hindi cinema.
Mahal · Mr. & Mrs. ’55
- Born
- 14 February 1933
- Birthplace
- Delhi, India
- Died
- 23 February 1969
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Madhubala
Madhubala was an Indian actor whose work ranged from gothic romance to comedy and historical drama. She began as a child performer and became a leading star while still a teenager.
Early life
Childhood
Moved from Delhi to Bombay with her family.
Early work
Helped support her family through child roles, initially credited as Baby Mumtaz.
Career
- 1942
Screen debut
Appeared in Basant.
- 1947–1949
Leading roles
Moved into adult roles and broke through with Mahal.
- 1950s
Range
Combined romantic dramas with acclaimed comic performances.
- 1960–1964
Later films
Starred in Mughal-e-Azam before illness curtailed her work.
Selected work
Mahal
A gothic romance that established her stardom.
Mr. & Mrs. ’55
A romantic comedy directed by Guru Dutt.
Mughal-e-Azam
Played the court dancer Anarkali.
Beyond work
Family
Married singer and actor Kishore Kumar in 1960.
Health
Lived with a congenital heart condition that eventually restricted her career.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Biography and career evidence ↗Photo: India Post, Government of India. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
