Bina Rai

Acting

Bina Rai

Born July 13, 1931 · Lahore, Punjab, British India

Died December 6, 2009 · aged 78

Bina Rai (13 July 1931 – 6 December 2009), was a prominent Indian actress who worked primarily in Hindi cinema during the black and white era. She is mostly remembered for her versatile roles in classics. During a career spanning 4 decades, she appeared in numerous commercially successful films like Anarkali (1953), Taj Mahal (1963) and Ghunghat (1960), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best…

Known For

Taj MahalTaj Mahal · 1963
Taj Mahal
7.21963
MovieRomanceDrama
Based on the historical legend, this commercially successful film delves into the context of why Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in fond remembrance of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
SholeShole · 1953
Shole
10.01953
Movie
Born into the opulence of a Lucknow palace, a young man’s silver-spoon childhood is shattered when his mother succumbs to a sudden cardiac illness. Driven by grief and a newfound purpose, he dedicates his life to medicine, becoming a heart specialist to save others from the tragedy that defined his youth.
Durgesh NandiniDurgesh Nandini · 1956
Durgesh Nandini
7.01956
MovieFantasyMusic
Akbar deputes Raja Mansingh to conquer Orissa, where Pathan King Katlu Khan reigns. Mansingh, despite enmity, asks for cooperation. He sends Jagat Singh to Burdwan to spy on Pathan military activities, meeting Durgesh Nandini.
AuratAurat · 1953
Aurat
7.51953
Movie
A re-working of the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah.
MeenarMeenar · 1954
Meenar
10.01954
MovieMystery
A murder had taken place. The suspect ran away and jumped into the water . When he was dragged out of waters, he was unconscious. A story of mystery and of breath-taking suspense.
Daadi MaaDaadi Maa · 1966
Daadi Maa
7.01966
Movie
Parvati seeks to heal the breach between her husband and his mother
GhunghatGhunghat · 1960
Ghunghat
8.01960
Movie
A dramatic case of mistaken identity when a catastrophic train wreck separates two newlywed couples. Because traditional bridal veils (ghunghat) completely hid the brides' faces, a surviving groom accidentally rescues and brings home the wrong woman.
AnarkaliAnarkali · 1953
Anarkali
7.01953
MovieHistoryRomance
Based on a popular historical legend, Prince Salim has a passionate love affair with a beautiful, sassy commoner.

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