Madhubala
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Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Dehlavi; February 14, 1933 – February 23, 1969) was an Indian film actress who is often regarded as the "Marilyn Monroe of India". The highest-grossing star of the 1950s, she was active between 1942 and 1960. She is also considered to be one of the most beautiful actresses to have worked in the industry and is highly regarded as "The Venus of Indian Cinema" and "The Beauty with Tragedy". Her performance as the alluring court dancer Anarkali in the historical epic Mughal-E-Azam (1960) cemented her status as an iconic and irreplaceable figure in Indian cinema.
Madhubala Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Madhubala reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Madhubala's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 96% of Madhubala's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gateway of India, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Madhubala Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Madhubala's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Madhubala has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jwala | Rajkumari Jwala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Moodalmanju | Syamala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sharabi | Kamala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Half Ticket | Asha/Rajni Devi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Jhumroo | Anjana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Boy Friend | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Passport | Rita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mughal-e-Azam | Anarkali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mehlon Ke Khwaab | Asha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jaali Note | Renu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Barsaat Ki Raat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Kal Hamara Hai | Madhu/ Bela | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Insaan Jaag Utha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Howrah Bridge | Edna | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi | Renu | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Police | Manju | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rebel Soldier | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Phagun | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Gateway of India | Anju | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Yahoodi Ki Ladki | The Jew's Daughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Shirin Farhad | Shirin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Raj Hath | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Naqab | Yasmin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Naata | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Amar | Anju Roy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Bahut Din Hue | Chandrakanta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Rail Ka Dibba | Chanda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Sangdil | Kamla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Saqi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tarana | Tarana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Saiyan | Saiyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Badal | Ratna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Aaram | Leela | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Nazneen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Khazana | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Nadaan | Usha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hanste Ansu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pardes | Chanda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Singaar | Sitara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Good and Evil | Soshila | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dulari | Shobha/Dulari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Aparadhi | Sheela Rani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Amar Prem | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Chittor Vijay | Sobhagya Devi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Neel Kamal | Ganga | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dil Ki Rani | Raj Kumari Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Phoolwari | Mangli (as Baby Mumtaz) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Dhanna Bhagat | Young Munni (as Baby Mumtaz) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mumtaz Mahal | Jahanara Begum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Basant | Manju (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Madhubala - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Madhubala?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Madhubala is "Gateway of India" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Madhubala acted in?
Madhubala has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Madhubala?
Other notable films include "Hanste Ansu", "Amar Prem", and "Rebel Soldier".