Madhubala
Known for
One of the great legends of Indian cinema and Bollywood's golden age, considered one of the most beautiful and iconic actresses in Hindi film history. She became established with the legendary 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960), one of the most important and highest-grossing films in Indian cinema history, and shone in 'Mahal' (1949) and 'Mr. & Mrs. '55' (1955). Indian actress, an absolute benchmark of classic Bollywood cinema, recognized for her beauty and her magnetism, whose brief but legendary career endures as a symbol of a golden era, until her death in 1969.
Madhubala
43 Movies
One of the great legends of Indian cinema and Bollywood's golden age, considered one of the most beautiful and iconic actresses in Hindi film history. She became established with the legendary 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960), one of the most important and highest-grossing films in Indian cinema history, and shone in 'Mahal' (1949) and 'Mr. & Mrs. '55' (1955). Indian actress, an absolute benchmark of classic Bollywood cinema, recognized for her beauty and her magnetism, whose brief but legendary career endures as a symbol of a golden era, until her death in 1969.
Movies
Plays Renu
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
1958
Plays Anarkali
Mughal-e-Azam
1960
Plays Edna
Howrah Bridge
1958
Plays Asha
Kala Pani
1958
Plays Anita Verma
Mr. & Mrs. '55
1955
Plays Renu
Jaali Note
1960
Plays Tarana
Tarana
1951
Plays Chanda
Rail Ka Dibba
1953
Producer
Mehlon Ke Khwaab
1960
Plays Asha/Rajni Devi
Half Ticket
1962
Plays Madhu/ Bela
Kal Hamara Hai
1959
Plays Kamini/Asha
Mahal
1949
Plays Chandrakanta
Bahut Din Hue
1954
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Mughal-e-Azam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madhubala still alive?
Madhubala passed away on February 23, 1969 at age 36.
What are the most famous roles of Madhubala?
Madhubala is best known for roles in Mughal-e-Azam, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Mr. & Mrs. '55.
How many movies has Madhubala been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1942), Madhubala has appeared in 43 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Madhubala's first movie?
The career of Madhubala began with Basant (1942).
What is Madhubala's most recent movie or series?
Madhubala's most recent release is Jwala, which premiered on July 1, 1971.
Madhubala
1933-02-14 · Delhi, British India
Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Dehlavi; February 14, 1933 – February 23, 1969) was an Indian film actress who is often regarded as the "Marilyn Monroe of India". The highest-grossing star of the 1950s, she was active between 1942 and 1960. 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". Her performance as the alluring court dancer Anarkali in the historical epic Mughal-E-Azam (1960) cemented her status as an iconic and irreplaceable figure in Indian cinema.