Why Madhubala was called 'The Beauty with Tragedy'

Updated On: 14 February, 2019 11:12 AM IST |

On the 87th birth anniversary of Madhubala, we pay tribute by remembering the effervescent actress through a collection of some beautiful rare pictures from her life and times.

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On the 87th birth anniversary of Madhubala, we pay tribute by remembering the effervescent actress through a collection of some beautiful rare pictures from her life and times.

<p>She was third born among the seven daughters (Kaneez, Fatima, Altaf, Chanchal, Zahida and Shahida being others) of a handsome Pathan Attaullah Khan and his beautiful Iranian wife.</p>

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She was third born among the seven daughters (Kaneez, Fatima, Altaf, Chanchal, Zahida and Shahida being others) of a handsome Pathan Attaullah Khan and his beautiful Iranian wife.

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Madhubala was credited as Mumtaz in films such as Basant, Dhanna Bhagat, Pujari, Phoolwari, Rajputani, where she acted as a child artist.

<p>He has mentioned, "I must admit that I was attracted to her (Madhubala) both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time..."</p>

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He has mentioned, "I must admit that I was attracted to her (Madhubala) both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time..."

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She went too soon!

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Bliss by the beach

A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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Why Madhubala was called 'The Beauty with Tragedy'

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Bliss by the beach