Madhubala

Acting

Madhubala

Born February 14, 1933 · Delhi, British India

Died February 23, 1969 · aged 36

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 Be…

Known For

Dhanna BhagatDhanna Bhagat · 1945
Dhanna Bhagat
★ 10.01945
Movie
A spiritual journey of a young shepherd boy named Dhanna. Despite facing skepticism and challenges from his family and the local Zamindar, Dhanna's unwavering devotion to God leads him to perform miracles and ultimately triumph over adversity, showcasing the power of pure faith.
Mughal-e-AzamMughal-e-Azam · 1960
Mughal-e-Azam
★ 7.11960
MovieDramaRomance
In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.
Mumtaz MahalMumtaz Mahal · 1944
Mumtaz Mahal
★ 8.01944
MovieHistoryDrama
Mumtaz Mahal tells the story of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, tracing their deep love, her death during childbirth, and his grief that leads him to build the Taj Mahal in her memory.
BadalBadal · 1951
Badal
★ 7.51951
MovieRomance
A peasant and his followers take up banditry and rebellion in response to unjust taxation from wicked deputies of the King. Robin Hood style.
Howrah BridgeHowrah Bridge · 1958
Howrah Bridge
★ 6.41958
MovieCrimeMystery
Rakesh lives with his brother, Madan, and his dad in Rangoon. Madan has fallen into bad company and steals the family heirloom, in the shape of a dragon, some cash and runs away to India. Shortly thereafter, his dead body is found under Calcutta's Howrah Bridge. Rakesh travels to Calcutta in order to find out the mystery behind Madan's death, and also try to recover the family heirloom.
DulariDulari · 1949
Dulari
★ 8.01949
Movie
Living a life of privilege in post-colonial India, wealthy young Prem Shankar faces a crisis when his businessman father insists on an arranged marriage to a rich family's daughter. While juggling the affections of his close friend Kasturi, Prem falls desperately in love with the free-spirited gypsy woman, Dulari. When his enraged father issues an ultimatum—never see Dulari again or forfeit his inheritance—Prem must confront the agonizing choice between his duty to his privileged family and the true, forbidden passion of his heart.
NadaanNadaan · 1951
Nadaan
★ 8.01951
MovieRomance
When a spoiled heiress runs away from her father's yacht to marry her wealthy fiancé, she is forced to rely on a cynical, jobless newspaper reporter to get her across India, inadvertently falling in love with him during their misadventures on the road.
NiralaNirala · 1950
Nirala
★ 5.51950
MovieDramaRomance
A doctor unknowingly spurns a woman who loves him, compelling her to marry a wealthy king whose three wives allegedly killed themselves.

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