Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi, known professionally as Madhubala, was an Indian actress. One of the leading stars of the Golden Age of Hindi cinema, she is celebrated for her beauty and versatility acros
Madhubala on 2008 stamp
Madhubala was born and brought up in Delhi
Madhubala (mid) played a minor role in the 1942 film Basant, starring Mumtaz Shanti (l) and Ulhas (r)
Madhubala began a relationship with actor Dilip Kumar, her co-star in Tarana, in 1951
Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film produced and directed by K. Asif. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mugh
Madhubala
…screen", later critics have argued that her physical appeal often overshadowed her acting talent. Her portrayal of Anarkali in the historical epic Mughal-e-Azam (1960) has been named by critics as one of the finest performances in Indian cinematic history. Born in Delhi, Madhubala migrated with her family to…
Theatrical release poster
Jahangir with a Portrait of Akbar, c. 1614. Jahangir (Salim) and Akbar play central characters in the film.
A comparison between the original (above) and colourised version