Madhubala📸

Drawn by Siddhi Pophale

  

Madhubala was born on 14 February 1933 as Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi. She was an legendary Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. She made her screen debut as a child artist in Basant (1942) and switched to lead roles with Neel Kamal. She appeared in 74 films and received her only nomination for a Filmfare award for Best Actress for her performance in the magnum opus Mughal-e-azam (1960). Known for her beauty and accomplished acting skills, she established herself as one of most iconic and influential actresses of Indian cinema. 

In 1951, she caught the interest of hollywood, when ace photographer James Burke visited India and photographed her for the Life Magazine. In their feature of her, Life, called her "the biggest star" in the international film industry. She was photographed extensively for this feature by Burke. Director Frank Capra was keen in giving her a break in Hollywood, but her father refused.

Madhubala's private life received much attention. She was known for keeping low public profile, was not seen at parties and film premiers and rarely gave interviews. She had a long relationship with actor Dilip Kumar, but chose to marry her frequent co-star Kishore Kumar in 1960. Madhubala's life and career was cut short when she died in 1969 from a prolonged illness at the age of 36. Her beauty and comparison with Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe eventually earned her the titles 'The Venus of Indian Cinema' and 'Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood.'

 

Madhubala, the iconic beauty will be always remembered.

 

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