Veena

Biography

Veena Kumari was an Indian actress born as Tajour Sultana on July 4, 1926, in Quetta, Baluchistan. She began her career playing heroine roles in pre-partition films, including Garib and Gawandhi, and went on to appear in notable productions such as Halaku, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, and Pakeezah, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Taj Mahal. She retired in 1983 after a career spanning over four decades.