Madhubala – Biography, Facts & Life Story

 Madhubala  Indian Indian Film Actress


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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements 34-25-35 Inches
Bodytype Average
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown
Nickname Venus Queen
Gender Female
Date of Birth February 14, 1933
Full Name Begum Mumtaz Jehan Dehlavi
Profession Indian Film Actress
Nationality Indian
Date of Death February 23, 1969
Place of Death Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Birthplace Delhi, British India
Religion Islam
Zodiac Sign Aquarius

Madhubala was a legendary Indian movie actress who was typically recognized for her work in Malayalam and Hindi Cinema. Her name by birth is Mumtaz Jehan Dehlavi. She was nicknamed as Venus Queen. Madhubala was born in Delhi, British India on 14th February 1933.

She was debatably the most alluring actress to ever conquer the Mega Screen; she rose from mediocre background to emerge as the most fascinating superstar Hindi cinema has ever created. Madhubala arrived in cinematic world when she was only 8 years old. She did the roles of child star for more than five years prior attaining her first breakthrough in a leading role at her 14 of age in Kidar Sharma’s movie titled Neel Kamal. Madhubala portrayed a leading romantic role opposite emerging star, Raj Kapoor. By way of this movie, Madhubala proclaimed her arrival on mega screen. Within only two years, she had developed into a real ecstatic beauty and with the film titled Mahal in 1949. She factually became a superstar overnight.

All through 1950s, she was starred in a number of megahit movies such as Mr.  & Mrs. ’55, Tarana and obviously the big hit of her career titled Mughal-E-Azam featured her exceptional talents as a brilliant actress across different categories and showcased what this delicate beauty was gifted of. Though, numerous people believed that her enthralling beauty sometimes dominated her acting abilities. Her beauty also fascinated a number of Hollywood film producers and she emerged as one the first Indian fame actress to be included in a Hollywood renowned magazine called Theatre Arts. A comprehensive article in this magazine was devoted to Madhubala with title “The Biggest Star in the World – and she’s not in Beverly Hills” in 1952. Madhubala even received a number of Hollywood offers from renowned American film director named Frank Capra.

Madhubala starred along with all troupers of Bollywood film industry. In a few movies, she even outshined her male co-stars, she was so famous then. All in all, she starred in more than 70 movies and became a big name which will never be overlooked.

Madhubala passed away in Mumbai Maharashtra, India on 23rd February, 1969. She died at 36 of age. She was born to Begum Ayeesha and Attaullah Khan. She owned ten siblings comprising off playback singer Madhur Bhushan and actress Chanchal. Madhubala was proposed by Bharat Bhushan, Pradeep Kumar and Kishore Kumar. She lastly married to Kishore Kumar in 1960, who transformed to Islam only to marry her. She died in 1969 after 9 years of her marriage with Kishore Kumar.

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Madhubala Career

Profession: Indian Film Actress

Family & Relatives

Father: Attaullah Khan

Mother: Ayesha Begum, Mumtaz Jehan

Sister: Chanchal, Madhur Bhushan, Kainz Balsara, Altaf Kowal, Shahida Kazi

Marital Status: Married

Husband: Kishore Kumar (m. 1960–1969)

No. of Children: None

Facts You Never Knew About Madhubala

  • Is Madhubala addicted to smoking?: Not Known
  • Is Madhubala alcoholic?: Not Known
  • On account of her perfect beauty, she conquered the title of “Venus Of Indian Screen”.
  • Her screen name Madhubala was given to her by famous actress Devika Rani.
  • Madhubala belonged to a humble Pathan Muslim family resided in Delhi, India.
  • Madhubala was the sister-in-law of a renowned music composer and actor Brij Bhushan Sahni.
  • In the year 1944, the Bombay explosion demolished her house in Bombay.

FAQs

Who was Madhubala ?

Madhubala was an Indian indian film actress, born on 14 February, 1933 in Delhi, British India.

When did Madhubala pass away?

Madhubala passed away on February 23, 1969.

How old was Madhubala at the time of death?

Madhubala was 55 years old when he passed away.

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