Veena
Also Known As: वीना, Veena, Tajour Sultana, Veena Kumari
Biography: Veena (4 July 1926 – 14 November 2004), also known as Veena Kumari, real name Tajour Sultana, was an Indian actress. Veena was born as Tajour Sultana on 4 July 1926 in Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistani. At some point of time, her family shifted to Lahore and she belonged to Lahore's Chuna Mandi.[1] She married actor-hero Al Nasir in 1947 and had two children. She started out playing heroine roles in pre-partition films. She made her debut with Garib and Gawandhi (1942) at around sixteen years of age. Garib was made in Urdu and Gawandhi was made in Punjabi and directed by Mehboob Khan. In Garib, she played the role of Lata and in Gawandhi she played heroine opposite Shyam, who played the hero. She became known for her roles in pre-partition Hindi and Urdu films. Her early years in films came with films such as Najma (1943), Phool (1945) and Humayun (1945). Her last film before the Partition of India was Rajputani (1946), in which she played a supporting role. She decided to remain in India after the partition, and she acted through the mid-to-late-1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. She played roles in big productions such as Halaku (1956), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Taj Mahal (1963) (for which she received the Filmfare's Award for Best Supporting Actress), Do Raaste (1969) and Pakeezah (1972). She retired in 1983 after the release of Razia Sultan (1983) in which she played Empress Shah Turkhan. She died in Bombay in 2004 after 21 years of retirement when she was 78 years old after suffering from a protracted illness. She had appeared in over 70 feature films in a career spanning 41 years (1942 till 1983).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Quetta, Baluchistan Agency, Pakistan
Birthday: July 04, 1924
Deathday: November 14, 2004
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Gender: Female
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Parichay
Overview: An unemployed young man (Jeetendra) takes a job to tutor unruly grandkids of Rai Sahab (Pran) and brings out respect, appreciation and hard work hidden deep inside them.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-10-18
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Humayun
Overview: Humayan (Hindi: हुमायूँ) is a 1945 Indian Bollywood historical epic film directed by Mehboob Khan. It was the seventh highest grossing Indian film of 1945.
Genres: War Romance History
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1945-01-01
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Aashirwad
Overview: Aashirwad is a 1968 Bollywood film. Produced by N.C. Sippy and Hrishikesh Mukherjee, it is directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Ashok Kumar and Sanjeev Kumar.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-06-18
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Shrimanji
Overview: The year is 1942 and Advocate M.L. Gupta lives a wealthy lifestyle along with his wife, Maya, in Churchgate, Bombay. One day he travels to Calcutta, and during an air raid by Japanese fighter aircraft, takes shelter with a prostitute, Panna, who drugs and then seduces him. The next day Gupta returns home and decides to forget about this affair. Shortly thereafter he and Maya become parents of a male child and name him Johar.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Delhi Durbar
Overview: 1956 bollywood film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1956-06-13
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Kahin Din Kahin Raat
Overview: When a CID inspector infiltrates a smuggling ring he discovers that his ex-girlfriend is involved.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Raja Shiv Chhatrapati
Overview: A film based on Maharashtra's beloved king, Raja Shiv Chhatrapati's life.
Genres: Action History
Original Language: mr
Release Date: 1974-12-19
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Mazloom
Overview: While returning home via train, Purnima gets sexually assaulted by a stranger, keeps it to herself, but her parents eventually find out and the shock kills her dad. Since it was too late to abort the baby boy, her mother gives it away to a stranger. Purnima gets married to her sweetheart, Vijay, a Chief Engineer, but ironically the very same child ends up in their care, and they name him Rajan. Years later, Purnima gives birth to Aman. The two boys grow up, siblings rivalry prevails to such an extent that eventually they end up falling in love with the same woman, Meena. Things keep on getting complicated so much so that a member of their family ends up getting killed, and another getting arrested.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1986-09-19
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Jheel Ke Us Paar
Overview: Kulwant Rai's horse carriage runs over a child, and as a result, she loses her vision.
Genres: Romance Action Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1973-08-28
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Phool
Overview: An Amrohi drama set in a Muslim family. Safhar's inheritance is lost, thanks to his sister-in-law, but he is still expected to complete his late father's work of building a mosque. If he cannot complete the work, then Salim must take over, but he goes off to fight in the Balkans, leaving the sister-in- law's orphaned daughter to complete the task. In doing so, she will lose her freedom, so she has a difficult decision to make.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-02-19
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Noor Mahal
Overview: A story of a revenge taken by Vir Singh in greediness to get the throne of his brother, who was the real king.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Pakeezah
Overview: A beautiful courtesan is unable to break away from the cycle of prostitution until a forest ranger falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his wealthy parents oppose the union.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-02-04
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Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai
Overview: In this classic drama, bachelor Prem (Suresh) enjoys a good life, with a successful business and a loving family. But when he marries the manipulative Ratan (Nishi), his once-blissful existence becomes fraught with tension. Ratan drives a wedge between Prem and his brother, Gurmukh (Prithviraj Kapoor), and tries to destroy Gurmukh's relationship with his wife, Channi (Vimi). Will Channi's strong Sikh faith be enough to restore peace to the family?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: pa
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Do Raaste
Overview: Navendu was a young motherless boy when his father married again. The step-mother saw the fear and doubt in the eyes of the boy and she promised him that he will be like a real son to her. Many years later his father on his death-bed took another promise from young Navendu, a promise to look after his step-brothers and sisters and step-mother, as if they were all of one blood. Navendu kept up his promise till they all grew up and he was like a father to them. Soon the day, came when the young brothers and sisters stood at the same window of life from where they have to select the Road of Sacrifice And the Road of Selfishness. The story of Do Raaste is the Drama of those brothers and sisters who take the different roads.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1969-12-05
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Najma
Overview: Najma is a 1943 Indian film directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Ashok Kumar and Veena. The film's music is by Rafiq Ghaznavi with lyrics by Anjum Pilibhiti. Najma was the first film under Mehboob Khan's Mehboob Productions banner. Due to its financial success upon release, the film became a blueprint for Muslim socials that followed.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1943-07-30
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Sannata
Overview: Kunwar Vijay Singh is found murdered and and from that time on a mysterious light can seen in a nearby fort while in the forest the haunting moan of an unknown woman is heard.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Afsana
Overview: Ratan and Chaman are twins brothers who love the same girl, Meera. During a fair, all three are separated. While Chaman and Meera are found, Ratan is untraceable. Years later, Chaman is no longer attracted to Meera, but in a dancing girl named Rasily, while Meera awaits word of her childhood sweetheart Ratan, who she feels is still alive. Then the unexpected happens, Chaman gets into a fight with another man, killing him, and is on the run from the police. Misunderstandings are clarified, and the law declares this to be an accidental death, and as a result Chaman returns. But this is not the same Chaman any more. For one thing, he has lost interest in Rasily, and is more interested in Meera - could it be that Ratan has returned in place of Chaman? If so, what has happened to Chaman?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1951-01-01
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Dastan
Overview: Indira (Suraiya) is an orphan brought up the strict and uprighteous Rani (Veena). Indira grows up to be a beauty and is sought by three suitors Raj (Raj Kapoor), Kundan (Al Nasir), and Ramesh (Suresh). Rani does not like Indira to marry into her family as both Raj and Kundan are her brothers, and she wants Indira to marry Ramesh, and as such arranges a meeting with Ramesh's mom (Pratima Devi) and finalizes the marriage. Indira does not appreciate this and refuses to marry Ramesh. Raj speaks of his love with Rani, and Rani warns him that Indira is to marry Ramesh, but also has an on-going affair with his brother Kundan. Who does Indira really love? Will she ever marry her dream man?
Genres: Drama Family Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1950-08-17
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Kaagaz Ke Phool
Overview: The film tells, in flashback, the story of Suresh Sinha, a famous film director and his relationship with an aspiring actress.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-02-01
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Payal Ki Jhankaar
Overview: Shyama is an orphaned young woman who lives with her aunt, uncle and several cousins, two of who are girls of marriageable age. Her passion is dancing, which is frowned upon by her uncle and aunt. One day she, along with a young man named Gopal, go to see the dance by an international artiste named Veena. They ask Veena and her mentor, Dinanath, for help but are shunned and asked to leave. Crestfallen, she returns home and sleeps outside the door as it was very late. The next day her aunt finds out about her overnight excursion and beats her up severely, followed by another beating by her uncle. Humiliated, she decides to run away with Gopal to another town in order to learn dancing at the hands of well-known Guru Kishinchand Sharma. They do find Kishin, who initially rejects them, but relents when he witnesses Shyama abilities.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Saathi
Overview: Dr. Ravi returns from abroad and takes up position as Chief Surgeon in a hospital. He then meets with Nurse Shanti, who lives an impoverished lifestyle with her ailing mother, and decides to perform surgery, but she passes away, and a guilt-ridden Ravi marries Shanti much to the chagrin of his mentor, Kaka, who had hoped that he would marry his daughter, Rajni. The couple then travel to Kashmir for their honey-moon, and then settle down to a harmonious relationship. Hoping to travel even more, their plans are interrupted by the hospital's head doctor, who wants Ravi to focus on cancer research. The couple drop all travel plans and immerse themselves in research so much so that Shanti herself becomes ill.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1968-01-17
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Halaku
Overview: Halaku (Pran), the powerful emperor of Iran, rules the country wisely and with an iron hand. When he comes upon one of his subjects, Niloufer (Meena Kumari), he stakes his claim on her and wants her to be his wife, despite of his wife (Minoo Mumtaz), who opposes his marriage plans. Niloufer, who loves Pervez (Ajit), refuses to submit to Halaku, he turns his wrath on both Niloufer, Pervez, and his wife. Will Niloufer and Pervez survive the ruthless Halaku?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-01-01
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Shehzada
Overview: In this musical melodrama from 1972, optimistic and determined truck driver Shehzada (Rajesh Khanna) sets out to prove that his mother deserves to be accepted back into the wealthy family that drove her away decades ago. With help from his soon-to-be wife, Chanda (Rakhee Gulzar), Shehzada embarks on a mission to reverse his maternal grandmother's cruel decision to disown her own daughter. Karan Dewan, Madan Puri and Pandharibai co-star.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1972-09-08
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Jaanwar
Overview: A young woman (Zeenat Aman), who grows up in the wild, knows the secret of a lost treasure, and is also the heir to the throne. She meets with a young man (Rajesh Khanna) and both fall in love. Then the people find out that she actually is the heir to the throne, so she re-locates to the palace. Once there, she is brainwashed into forgetting who she is, and the man she loves. Notable song: "Pyar me nazar churai nahin jati, apno se koi baat chupai nahin jati, dilbar janam janam, janam janam...";
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-07
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Chhoti Bahen
Overview: Chhoti Bahen is the story about the delicate but powerful bond of love. Rajendra and Shekhar lose their parents, and the all they have is each other, and their younger sister Meena. Though in love, Rajendra swears that he will not marry till his younger brother and sister are settled. Shekhar falls in love with a rich girl Shobha. Meanwhile, Meena's marriage is fixed. Misfortune strikes when Meena meets with an accident and is blinded forever. Shekhar, pressed on by an impatient Shobha, marries her and they go away to live with her rich father. Rajendra loses his job. To support his poor blind sister, he is desperate for a job.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Madhosh
Overview: Raj is wealthy and a womanizer and his lifelong friend Goldie is a self made pop singer. Goldie tries to make Raj realize that women are not mere objects of desire, but with no results. Raj...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1974-02-27
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The Chess Players
Overview: In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1977-10-02
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5 Rifles
Overview: An Indian ruler struggles to rescue her family and liberate her land from the British.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1974-08-09
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Shehnai
Overview: Story of Military commitment by a military wife, Shobha (Calcutta, 1942) played by Nirupa Roy, who in spite of losing her husband to the Air Force and World War 2, despite hardships, carrying the family legacy forward, educates her only son Deepak (played by Biswajeet) to join the Air Force. Deepak also shows firm commitment to his vocation and legacy when forced into taking a decision to choose between his lady love, Preeti (played by Rajshree) and his Air Force Service, by Preeti's parents who fear that Air Force service will endanger his life. Preeti too, opts to serve the Red Cross so that she could be with Deepak.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-12-01
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Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Overview: Three woman-hating brothers face changes in their respective lifestyles when two of them fall in love.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-02-28
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Taj Mahal
Overview: Based on the historical legend, this commercially successful film delves into the context of why Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in fond remembrance of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Genres: Romance Drama History
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-01-31
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Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon
Overview: Due to a growing marital rift between Jamuna and her husband, she decides to leave him. He does not permit her to take their son, so she arranges his abduction, and disappears from her husband's life. Years later, Jamuna's son, Mohan, has grown up, and together they live a middle-class existence. One day, Mohan meets with Mona and both are attracted to each other. But Mona's guardian would like her to marry Biharilal alias Difu, who is foreign returned and comes from a very wealthy family. Mona and her friends embark on a trip to Srinagar, and Mohan follows her there. Then Jamuna's overjoyed husband announces the return of his son, Mohan, back to his household.
Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Khwaja Ki Diwani
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Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1981-08-19
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Mehndi
Overview: Based on Umrao Jaan Ada by Mirza Hadi Ruswa.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Khota Paisa
Overview: M. Sadiq’s drama about a professional hunter who aims to locate a beautiful young girl. Starring Johnny Walker, Shyama, Jeevan, Veena and Dhumal. In Hindi with English subtitles.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-12-31
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Kaun Ho Tum
Overview: Prakash (Sailesh Kumar) is in love with Kamini (Sonia Sahni), but due to his being from a poor family, Kamini's father is against their marriage. Prakash's best friend, Mohan (Jagdeep), vows to help the couple and while the duo are travelling to the hill station that Kamini and her father are visiting, they meet with an accident and Mohan dies. When Prakash arrives at the hill station he is shocked to find Mohan alive and well and romancing Kamini. Confused and distraught, he confronts Kamini's father with this news. The father attacks Mohan and, in self defense, kills him. Prakash and the father then travel to Mohan's home to break the news to the boy's mother...and find Mohan, once again, alive and well.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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