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Madhubala

Madhubala Biography Birth Name: Begum Mumtaz Jehan Dehlavi
Nick Name: Venus Queen
Commonly Known: Madhubala
Date of Birth: 14 February 1933
Birth Place: Delhi
Death: 23 February 1969
Death Place: Bandra, Mumbai
Spouse: Kishore Kumar
Parents: Father - Ataullah Khan
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Hair: Black
Languages: Hindi, English
Debut Film: Baghdad Ka Chor

Madhubala is most beautiful actress in Hindi Film Industry. Mumtaz Begum Jehan Dehlavi that is Madhubala was born on 14th February 1933 in Delhi. Her father, Ataullah Khan had eleven children from that Madhubala was fifth child. Her family shifted to Bombay and father was struggle for over years. Madhubala started her career when she was only 9 years old.

Her first hit film was Basant released in 1942. In this film she played role of daughter of famous film star Mumtaz Shanti. After this hit film she performed many films as a child artist. After seeing her talent and liking towards acting, Devika Rani (famous actress) suggested her to change name to Madhubala.

Her first film as an actress was "Neel Kamal" released in 1947. This chance was given by Kidar Sharma. In this film she played opposite to Raj Kumar. Her film was not commercially hit but was a first film in which she played lead role.

She was a beauty during that time. She had nick named "Venus Queen" in media. In 1949, she played lead role in film "Mahal" of the production of Bombay Talkies. From that film she became famous actress. She was only 16 years old during that film and played opposite to Ashok Kumar who was twenty years older then Madhubala. This film gave two stars to the film industry, actress Madhubala and playback singer Lata Mangeshkar. Madhubala Biography

She performed mostly with Raj Kapoor, Ashok Kumar, Rehman, Shammi Kapoor, Pradeep Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Sunil Dutt. She also performed with hit actress such as Kamini Kaushal, Geeta Bali, Suraiya, Nimmi and Shyama. She gave few hits such as Baadal, Bekasoor etc. Her first mature performance was in the film "Amar" released in the year 1954 and directed by Mehaboob Khan. She worked with the Dilip Kumar in the film "Tarana" and "Sangdil. She then started comedy from the film "Mr and Mrs 55" directed by Guru Dutt.

Her role in the film "Mughal-e-Azam" was one of the memorable roles. This film was released in the year 1960 and performed with Dilip Kumar. Madhubala was a versatile actress and she proved that. She performed typical lady in film "Baadal" released in 1951, village girl in "Tarana" in 1951, Indian adulthood in film "Sangdil" in 1952, comedy performance in "Mr. and Mrs. 55" in the year 1955 and performed double role in "Kal Hamara Hai" which was released in the year 1959.

Madhubala had affair with film star Dilip Kumar for long time. They performed few films together such as Jwar Bhatta, Tarana, Bahot Din Huye etc. Their relationship was ended because of court case. Court case was happened because in the film "Naya Daur", B.R.Chopra assigned to Madhubala and Dilip Kumar as a leading characters but Ataullah Khan objected and Madhubala was assigned for this film. Court case was started and Dilip Kumar was against Madhubala in the court. She lost the case and their relationship also ended.

She then met to Kishore Kumar who was a great playback singer and actor. She performed with Kishore Kumar in the films "Chalati Ka Naam Gadi" and "Jhumaroo". But he was married at that time. After kishore's divorse, they got married in 1960 but their married life was not very successful.

In the year 1960, Madhubala wanted treatment in Landon but doctor refused to operate after the examination. She knew about upcoming death and come back to India and lived for next nine years. During 1966, she was feeling good and starts acting again. She performing film "Chalack" with Raj Kapoor but fall down on the first day of the shooting and shooting was put on hold. She then moved towards film making. "Farz aur ishq" was her first directed film. She died on 23 February 1969. She was buried by her husband Kishore Kumar and her family at the Santacruz burial Ground.

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