What kind of magazine did Madhubala appear in?

Madhubala’s unique allure was known worldwide–she had been featured in many American magazines including LIFE magazine whose rare photographs are featured in this post.

What was the birthday of Madhubala Jahan nehlavi?

Madhubala was born Mumtaz Jahan Nehlavi on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1933. Perhaps was no coincidence with such a birthday that Madhubala would grow up to become one of the most beloved romantic heroines of India.

What kind of heart disease did Madhubala have?

Madhubala had a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), a disorder colloquially referred to as a “hole in the heart.” A congenital abnormality of that kind allowed for mixing of both normal oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood to be shunted through her body–an unhealthy adulteration with a bad prognosis.

How old was Madhubala when she starred in Mahal?

In the words of her famous character from Mahal in which she starred at the age of 16: “ Mai.N vehm nahii.N hoo.N, haqeeqat .” [“I am not an apparition, I am reality.”] For fans of Madhubala all over, her words proved true only for a short while.

How old was Madhubala when she shot to fame?

Indian superstar Madhubala was sought by directors across the country and internationally during the height of her career. The young beauty shot to fame in 1949 at the age of 16 in Kamal Amrohi’s Mahal with Bollywood veteran Ashok Kumar.

Why did Madhubala perform in heavy metal chains?

Director K. Asif actually made Madhubala perform in heavy, burdensome metal chains that weighed the actress down and cut into her skin. Her exhaustion and despair that you can see in the song are real–for a patient with VSD, such an amount of physical exertion truly mimicked the torture of her Mughal character.

Who are the three key men in Madhubala’s life?

A film on the star would involve the three key men in her life – father Ataullah Khan who groomed her, Dilip Kumar who loved her and Kishore Kumar, who married her. “Dilip saab, his wife Sairaji (Banu), Kishore Bhaiyya’s family – his wives Ruma Deviji and Leenaji (Chandavarkar) and his son Amit Kumar, should not feel hurt,” she says.