Biography of Madhubala

(February 14, 1933 - February 23, 1969)

Madhubala was born in 1933 in Delhi. This great actress was a Hindu-Urdu girl named Begum Mumtaz Jahan.

From her very childhood, Madhubala or Mumtaz started her film career at Bombay Talkies (Basant) as Baby Mumtaz. Her first major hit was 'Neel Kamal' directed by Kedar Sharma. Raj Kapoor was the hero of this film.

Films like 'Lal Dupatta' and 'Mahal' proved her excellence and artistic skill. Dilip Kumar and Madhubala were the famous pair appreciated by the audience during 1950's and early 60's. Anarkali' and 'Mughal-e-Azam'are. the best films of Madhubala.

Madhubala was married to Kishore Kumar. She acted in comedies like 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi', 'Dhake Ki Malmal', 'Half Ticket and

Jhumroo'. Madhubala also performed in movies like Mr. and Mrs. 55', "Howrah Bridge' and 'Kala Pani'. This great actress of Bollywood died in 1969.