On the occasion of the 86th anniversary of the birth of Madhubala, 10 lesser-known facts about the "Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood"

Born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi, Madhubala was born February 14, 1933. Renowned for her personality, beauty and the quality of her on-screen performance, Madhubala has worked in more than 70 films, including several Indian cinemas. clbadics such as Mughal-E-Azam, Mr. and Mrs. 55, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Amar, Tarana, Howrah Bridge, Mahal, Beqasoor and Barsaat Ki Rani, among others, during his 22-year career. She has been revered for both her acting prowess and her divine beauty.

On the occasion of the birth of Madhubala, here are 10 lesser-known facts about the eternal beauty of Indian cinema.

– While most moviegoers are aware of his exemplary cinematographic works, few people know that Madhubala made his film debut at the age of 9. She made her film debut in Basant and continued in 1947 with Neel Kamal in the lead role with Raj Kapoor.

– Born under the name of Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi, she later changed her name to Madhubala on the insistence of actor Devika Rani. In fact, reports suggest that in Neel Kamal, his original name was attributed to him.

– Few people know it, but Madhubala, endowed with extraordinary beauty and grace, was mentioned in many titles. From beauty to Venus tragedies from Indian cinema to Marilyn Monroe Bollywood – a person who is aptly named.

– At a time when cross-cinema did not yet exist, Madhubala had captured the fantasies of Hollywood pillars, including photographer James Burke, who had traveled to India and the United States. had photographed for Life Magazine.

– Madhubala might have been a big fan of Hollywood movies, but the legendary actor had refused a big break from Hollywood director Frank Capra.

– Madhubala was always under surveillance, from her professional choices to her personal choices. But if his relationship with Premnath, Dilip Kumar and his marriage to Kishore Kumar hit the headlines, few people know that Bollywood pillar Shammi Kapoor was also fascinated by the beauty of Madhubala. So much that he offered to do it even while he knew that she was in love with Dilip Kumar, reported IBTimes.

– While Madhubala was scheduled to start work at the age of 9 to provide for his family and siblings, the actor was deprived of any opportunity to attend school. studies. But taking things into her hands, Madhubala learned English and by the time she turned 17, she gained a strong hold on the language.

– Madhubala had learned to drive from the age of 12 and soon after, his idea of ​​relaxation involved long walks in News18.com magazine.

– Titled Chalaak, his latest film opposite Raj Kapoor, had to be sidelined because of his illness. The film was due out in 1966, but the film was incomplete, even at the time of his death.

– The death of Madhubala shocked many people, leaving a great void in the hearts and minds of his millions of fans. But if her actor filmography is within everyone's reach, few people know that she also wanted to make a film. Despite her illness, Madhubala was about to debut as a director with the movie Farz Aur Ishq, but she had already succumbed to the disease.