She worked sporadically in film in the 1960s, making her final appearance in the drama Sharabi (1964). Madhubala's portrayal of Anarkali in the historical epic drama Mughal-e-Azam (1960)-the highest-grossing film in India at that point of time-earned her widespread acclaim and a nomination for a Filmfare award in Best Actress category her performance has since been described by critics as one of the finest in Indian cinematic history. '55 (1955), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958) and Half Ticket (1962), the crime films Howrah Bridge and Kala Pani (both 1958), and the musical Barsaat Ki Raat (1960).
Following a brief setback, Madhubala rose to international prominence with her roles in the comedies Mr. She progressed to leading roles in late 1940s, and earned success with the dramas Neel Kamal (1947) and Amar (1954), the horror film Mahal (1949), and the romantic films Badal (1951) and Tarana (1951). In 2008, the results of an Outlook poll listed her as the most celebrated actress in Bollywood's history.īorn and raised in Delhi, Madhubala relocated to Bombay with her family when she was eight years old and shortly after appeared in minor roles in a number of films. Throughout the decade, she was a top-billed star and featured prominently in the international media, acquiring a major following in the markets of South Asian, European and East African countries.
Among India's most popular and highest-paid entertainers during the 1950s, Madhubala was active in film for two decades and played roles in more than 70 motion pictures, ranging from epic dramas to social comedies. Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi 14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress and producer known for her portrayals of strong-willed and independent characters, which have been credited for marking a significant departure from the preceding depictions of women in Hindi cinema.
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