Madhubala
Madhubala was a renowned Indian actress known for her beauty and versatility. She starred in iconic films such as 'Mahal' and 'Mughal-e-Azam', earning acclaim for her performances. Madhubala's ability to convey deep emotions through her roles made her a beloved figure in Indian cinema, and... Read More
Known for
Mantra Surugana (2023)
As a new student, Tantri arrives at a hostel. But unexpectedly, in that hostel, Tantri discovers a terrible connection with spells and curses in...
Pada (2022)
Based on a true incident, the film is about four men, who call themselves Ayyankali Pada, holding the Palakkad collector hostage demanding tribal land...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
Dark BrandonPoetry. Multimedia. This follow-up to Downing's 2005 collection DARK BRANDON is the filmic flip-side of that book's dizzying convergence of... |
(archive footage) | |
| 1989 |
In Search of Guru DuttThis documentary is a three-part tribute to director Guru Dutt, who died in 1964 at the age of 39. The... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 1971 |
JwalaJwala (transl. Flame) is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language action film directed and produced by M. V. Raman and written by Chandliyan.... |
Rajkumari Jwala | |
| 1970 |
MoodalmanjuThe film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles. |
Syamala | |
| 1964 |
SharabiKeshav, an alcoholic, swears off alcohol after his father's death. He loves Kamala, whose father gets him a job and... |
Kamala | |
| 1962 |
Half TicketA diamond thief hides his loot on an innocent child, but the child turns out to be an adult posing... |
Asha/Rajni Devi | |
| 1961 |
JhumrooAnjana lives a wealthy lifestyle with her dad, Dwarka Nath, in a hilly region in India. When she returns home... |
Anjana | |
| 1961 |
Boy FriendA young lad, separated at a young age from his parents takes on the life of petty crime and ends... |
Unknown character | |
| 1961 |
PassportWhile assisting the Bombay Police in arresting diamond smugglers, Shekhar (Pradeep Kumar) suspects Bhagwandas (Nazir Hussain) who owns a jewellery... |
Rita | |
| 1960 |
Mughal-e-AzamIn the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads... |
Anarkali | |
| 1960 |
Mehlon Ke KhwaabAfter winning a lottery, Asha and Bela round up a holiday to find suitable husbands. But they end up being... |
Asha | |
| 1960 |
Jaali NoteHigh-minded and hardworking Inspector Dinesh Kumar (Dev Anand) is assigned to crack the case of a notorious band of counterfeiters.... |
Renu | |
| 1960 |
Barsaat Ki RaatAfter falling in love with a girl seeking shelter in a rain, he goes to find the girl. Includes the... |
Unknown character | |
| 1959 |
Kal Hamara HaiKal Hamara Hai is a 1959 Indian Hindi film, directed by S.K. Prabhakar and produced by K. Amarnath. The film... |
Madhu/ Bela | |
| 1959 |
Insaan Jaag UthaGauri lives with her crippled ex-army dad and brother. One day she notices a man calling himself Ranjeet lurking around... |
Unknown character | |
| 1959 |
Do UstadTwo rival career-criminal brothers recollect their lives in a Courtroom in which one is about to be convicted for murder. |
Madhu Sharma | |
| 1958 |
Howrah BridgeRakesh lives with his brother, Madan, and his dad in Rangoon. Madan has fallen into bad company and steals the... |
Edna | |
| 1958 |
Chalti Ka Naam GaadiThree woman-hating brothers face changes in their respective lifestyles when two of them fall in love. |
Renu | |
| 1958 |
Kala PaniBased on A.J.Cronin's 'Beyond This Place', this movie narrates the story of an untiring crusade for justice. A young man,... |
Asha | |
| 1958 |
PoliceWhen an airplane brings ex-dacoit Rangooni (Pradeep Kumar) from Singapore to Bombay, Inspector Mehra (Raj Mehra) looks upon Rangooni's return... |
Manju | |
| 1958 |
PhagunThe new owners of Deepak Mahal meet with its caretaker, Mattu, who narrates the story of its' former owners: Bijondra... |
Unknown character | |
| 1958 |
Rebel SoldierA Roman military commander falls in love with Ranjana, a devout Christian. The Roman Empire's atrocities toward the Christians prompt... |
Unknown character | |
| 1957 |
Gateway of IndiaThe happenings of one night. A young heiress, on the run from her murderous uncle, roams the streets of Bombay... |
Anju | |
| 1957 |
Yahoodi Ki LadkiYahoodi Ki Ladki (The Jew's Daughter) is a Hindi drama film directed by S.D. Narang, starring Madhubala and Pradeep Kumar... |
The Jew's Daughter | |
| 1957 |
Ek SaalThe father of a dying woman pays a con artist to make his daughter's final year a happy one. |
Usha Sinha | |
| 1956 |
Shirin FarhadA Princess is forbidden to see her childhood sweetheart and forced to marry an emperor. |
Shirin | |
| 1956 |
Raj HathA stubborn emperor plans to wage war against another who had humiliated him and his daughter. |
Unknown character | |
| 1955 |
NaqabNaqab is a 1955 Indian Hindustani-language fantasy film directed by Lekhraj Bhakhri. It stars Shammi Kapoor, Madhubala, Ajit and the... |
Yasmin | |
| 1955 |
Mr. & Mrs. '55A young, naive heiress is forced into a 'marriage of convenience' with an unemployed cartoonist in an attempt to save... |
Anita Verma | |
| 1955 |
NaataA woman describes the relationship between her sister and a postmaster |
Unknown character | |
| 1954 |
AmarA delicately nuanced psychological drama, exploring a 3-way relationship between the main characters and the crisis of conscience that rocks... |
Anju Roy | |
| 1954 |
Bahut Din HueKidnapped by a villainous sorcerer, young mother Balanagamma (Pushpavalli) remains in captivity for more than 12 years, spurning her captor's... |
Chandrakanta | |
| 1953 |
Rail Ka DibbaA heartwarming tale of good-samaritanism: A poor but large-hearted young man gives shelter to three helpless, forlorn people in his... |
Chanda | |
| 1952 |
SangdilIn this loose adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, childhood sweethearts Kamla and Shankar are separated and grow up in... |
Kamla | |
| 1952 |
Saqi1952 Indian Film |
Unknown character | |
| 1951 |
TaranaAfter a plane crash, Dr. Motilal (Dilip Kumar) is left stranded in a small village, where he is given shelter... |
Tarana | |
| 1951 |
SaiyanA love triangle, the story revolves around two brothers (Ajit and Sajjan), both in love with an orphan girl (Madhubala),... |
Saiyan | |
| 1951 |
BadalA peasant and his followers take up banditry and rebellion in response to unjust taxation from wicked deputies of the... |
Ratna | |
| 1951 |
AaramLeela is a beautiful young lady who wishes to marry her sweetheart and poor artist Shyam. By chance, Leela meets... |
Leela | |
| 1951 |
NazneenTo escape an arranged marriage, a dreamer flees to Bombay, only to become obsessed with a lifelike statue of a... |
Unknown character | |
| 1951 |
KhazanaA renowned but solitary singer discovers the true treasure of life when a forbidden romance with a wealthy patron's daughter... |
Unknown character | |
| 1951 |
NadaanWhen a spoiled heiress runs away from her father's yacht to marry her wealthy fiancé, she is forced to rely... |
Usha | |
| 1950 |
Hanste AnsuUsha, a well-educated girl, is married to Kumar by her drunkard father. Being illiterate, Kumar gets jealous of Usha's education... |
Unknown character | |
| 1950 |
NiralaA doctor unknowingly spurns a woman who loves him, compelling her to marry a wealthy king whose three wives allegedly... |
Poonam | |
| 1950 |
BeqasoorWhen Brijmohan moves out with his ailing mother due to a family dispute, he comes across a runaway woman on... |
Usha Devi | |
| 1950 |
PardesA teacher falls in love with a wealthy girl but decides to go away from her to earn money. |
Chanda | |
| 1949 |
SingaarA couple's marriage begins troubling after the doctor carries an extramarital affair with a dancing girl. |
Sitara | |
| 1949 |
Good and EvilA wealthy man forces his wife and their new-born daughter, Soshila, out of the house because he had hoped his... |
Soshila | |
| 1949 |
MahalA young lawyer is involved with a ghostly woman in his new house, where the builder and his fiancée died... |
Kamini/Asha | |
| 1949 |
DulariLiving a life of privilege in post-colonial India, wealthy young Prem Shankar faces a crisis when his businessman father insists... |
Shobha/Dulari | |
| 1949 |
AparadhiIn 1940s British Bombay, the idyllic marriage of instructor Amar and singer Sheela Rani is upended when Amar's best friend,... |
Sheela Rani | |
| 1948 |
Amar PremAmar Prem is a movie directed by N.M. Kelkar featuring Madhubala, Alka Rani. |
Unknown character | |
| 1947 |
Chittor VijayChittor Vijay is a 1947 Hindi language film directed by Mohan Sinha, featuring Raj Kapoor and Madhubala in the lead... |
Sobhagya Devi | |
| 1947 |
Neel KamalA military coup leads to two outcast princesses falling for the same rakish artist. |
Ganga | |
| 1947 |
Dil Ki RaniA comic tale of a poet and his fan both in love with each other and relentless efforts by his... |
Raj Kumari Singh | |
| 1946 |
PhoolwariA spoiled heiress scorns all suitors until a welfare officer's blunt honesty forces her to confront her arrogance. A misunderstanding... |
Mangli (as Baby Mumtaz) | |
| 1945 |
Dhanna BhagatA spiritual journey of a young shepherd boy named Dhanna. Despite facing skepticism and challenges from his family and the... |
Young Munni (as Baby Mumtaz) | |
| 1944 |
Mumtaz MahalMumtaz Mahal tells the story of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, tracing their deep love, her death during... |
Jahanara Begum | |
| 1942 |
BasantImpoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his... |
Manju (uncredited) |
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Got a question about Madhubala?
Madhubala is best known for her roles in films like 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Mahal', and 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi', which showcased her acting prowess and charm.
Madhubala did not receive any formal awards during her lifetime, but she is remembered as one of the greatest actresses in Indian cinema history.
Madhubala made her film debut as a child artist in 'Basant' in 1942, marking the beginning of her illustrious career.
Madhubala's career was impacted by her congenital heart condition, which limited her ability to perform in later years and ultimately affected her life.
Madhubala's legacy includes her status as a cinematic icon, influencing generations of actors and earning her a permanent place in the hearts of fans.
Madhubala's estimated net worth was about 10 million USD at the time of her passing, reflecting her success in the film industry.
Yes, Madhubala had one child, a daughter named Madhur Bhushan, who has maintained a low profile.
Madhubala was known for her expressive acting style, often conveying deep emotions through her performances, which contributed to her enduring popularity.