Meena Kumari was one of the most legendary actresses in the Hindi film industry. She captivated the audience with her brilliant acting mettle, classical dance moves and ethereal beauty, which make cinema lovers go back to her films even today. Despite having strived a considerably short career, Meena Kumari has indeed made a lasting impression in the world of movies. For the unversed, the tragedy queen of the Hindi film industry, Meena was married to Kamal Amrohi for twelve years before separating in 1964.
According to a recent report by Mirchi Plus, a biopic of the legendary actress, Meena Kumari is aslated to be made. The film would be directed by eminent fashion designer, Manish Malhotra and would have Kriti Sanon portraying Meena Kumari on-screen. While the news has definitely set high hopes for the countless fans of Meena Kumari, it seems her step-son, Tajdar Amrohi has a different take on it. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Tajdar shared his dissatisfaction and apprehensions about such a film being made, which could lead to the possibility of tarnishing his and his parent’s image. He mentioned:
“My lawyer asked me has the film even started. I told him no, I have just heard about it. Even big production houses like to be in news. So, he told me that in case they decide to shelve the project in future, it would come across as I am publicity hungry. I am making enemies in vain. I don’t want to do that. People would think I am publicity hungry, but I am not that way. Is this the only couple in Bollywood left to make a film on? With all due respect to Nargis ji, Vyjanthimala ji, Reena Rai, Madhubala, Parveen Babi, Geeta Bali, there are many names. Why aren’t they making films on them? Why are they only behind my parents?”
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Meena Kumari’s real life was nothing short of a tragedy itself, and there have been quite a few controversies levied with it. While her alcoholic abuse was one of the prime aspects, it was her troubled marriage with Kamal Amrohi, as well as frequent relationship rumours with other lead actors of the time, that had created all the buzz. In the same interview, Tajdar shared that although he does not have a problem against Kriti portraying the character, he still feels that she too, should refrain from being a part of the biopic, so as to preserve the reputation of the late actress.
A few days back, on July 14, 2023, a report by Mirchi Plus claimed that the biopic of legendary actress, Meena Kumari is being helmed shortly, and would be a directorial debut of fashion designer, Manish Malhotra. The report further added that Kriti Sanon had been roped in to play the pivotal character, whereas the film will be produced under T-Series. The report stated:
“Legendary actress Meena Kumari’s biopic is in the works and will mark the directorial debut of designer Manish Malhotra. Essaying the role of Meena Kumari in the film that celebrates her fascinating life will be the stunner Kriti Sanon. The film, produced by Bhushan Kumar, is in the scripting stage. Manish Malhotra has often expressed that recreating the magic that Meena Kumari was, has been his long-cherished dream.”
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Meena Kumari was popularly known as the ‘tragedy queen’ of films. And sadly, her own life, too was no different. Despite being one of the most bankable actresses, her life was not simple. Apart from being a phenomenal actress, Meena was also a poet under the pseudonym, ‘Naaz’. Meena Kumari fell madly in love with filmmaker, Kamal Amrohi, despite knowing his past marriage and kids. Kamal failed to be a good husband and had a constant surveillance on Meena. She was also a victim of domestic abuse in her marriage.
After her divorce from Kamal Amrohi in 1968, Meena Kumari finally succumbed to her reckless alcoholic behaviour due to prolonged phases of depression. Her health gradually deteriorated, and she was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. A month after the release of her last film, Pakeezah, Meena was hospitalised. After two days of being in coma, passed away on March 31, 1972. She was 38 at that time.
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