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]

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.

In 1969, she died of a ventricular septal defect (hole in the heart) in Bombay (now Mumbai). Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi, popularly known as Madhubala, was born on Tuesday, 14 February 1933 (age 36 years; at the time of death) in Delhi, British India (now India).

Feb 23, 2019 · Madhubala, born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi in 1933, was cast in her first movie aged 9, in the critically-acclaimed Basant (1942). Born into an impoverished Pashtun family, the burden of earning an income lay with ‘Baby Mumtaz’ as she was then known.

Known as the “beauty with tragedy” and “the Venus queen of Indian cinema,” Madhubala’s real life was just like her stupendous blockbusters in reel-life- success, fame, immense hardship, love, and relentless heartbreaks that continued till the end of her life.

Born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi, Madhubala made her screen debut at nine as a child artist in Basant (1942), but just five years later transformed into a leading lady opposite Raj Kapoor in Neel...

On 14 April 1944, they lost their house in the explosion at the Victoria Dock of Bombay, British India. 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.

Jan 5, 2025 · At the heart of this romantic musical is the haunting and luscious beauty of Madhubala, a young beauty from an impoverished Muslim family, pushed into films by an avaricious father, with a Hindu...

Jun 8, 2024 · Hailing from a humble background, Madhubala’s journey to stardom was paved with challenges and determination. She showcased her acting prowess as a young girl, debuting on the silver screen at nine. Her natural charisma and on-screen presence soon garnered the attention of filmmakers, setting the stage for her meteoric rise to fame.