Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi; 14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. The country's highest-paid star in the 1950s, Madhubala appeared in over 70 films—ranging from slapstick comedies to historical dramas—in a two decade-long career. [1]

In 1942, Madhubala, at the age of 9, made her debut as an actor in the pre-partition Indian romantic musical film ‘Basant,’ which went on to become the highest-grossing Indian film of that year; Madhubala played the role of ‘Manju’ in the film. She was first signed as the main lead in the film ‘Neel Kamal’ (1947).

Madhubala (1933–1969) was an Indian actress and producer who appeared in 73 Hindi-language films in a career spanning from the early 1940s to the mid-1960s. [1] She made her debut at age 9 playing an uncredited role in the romantic musical Basant (1942).

Feb 14, 2022 · Like bedtime tales, we’ve heard all the stories about this legendary actor, her ethereal beauty, her tragic life, and can understand why she has such a powerful appeal for fans of Bollywood.

Dec 9, 2024 · Madhubala (born February 14, 1933, Delhi, British India—died February 23, 1969, Bombay [now Mumbai], Maharashtra, India) was an Indian actress who was the most celebrated female Bollywood star during the 1950s and ’60s.

Madhubala (1933-1969) was an Indian actor and producer who worked in Bollywood films and grasped the attention of the viewers with her impeccable performances, natural beauty, and charm. She is known for her work in films like ‘Neel Kamal’ (1947), ‘Amar Prem’ (1948), ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’ (1958), and ‘Half Ticket’ (1962).

Madhubala. Actress: Mughal-E-Azam. Arguably the most beautiful artiste to ever grace the Indian screen, Madhubala rose from humble beginnings to become the most captivating star India has ever produced.

Feb 23, 2024 · Fifty-five years after she passed away at the age of 36 on February 23, 1969, she remains an enigma and an icon for Indians. Called India’s Marilyn Monroe by the New York Times in an obit done decades after her death, she was a classic beauty like her Hollywood counterpart, and shared a similar tragic fate.

Madhubala. Actress: Mughal-E-Azam. Arguably the most beautiful artiste to ever grace the Indian screen, Madhubala rose from humble beginnings to become the most captivating star India has ever produced.

Even after five and a half decades after her untimely death, Madhubala not only remains among the most celebrated screen icons, but has also come to define the golden period of cinema in the...