Controversies & scandals
Meena Kumari: all 2 major controversies
Each controversy of Meena Kumari's life and career, explained on its own page — what was alleged, what was proven, and what was only ever a rumour.
- 1Documented1952–1964The secret marriage to Kamal AmrohiMeena Kumari secretly married the already-married filmmaker Kamal Amrohi in 1952. The marriage grew controlling and unhappy and their separation became one of the most talked-about breakdowns in the industry.
- 2Documented1960s–1972Alcoholism and early deathMeena Kumari's dependence on alcohol, which worsened after her separation, led to liver cirrhosis and her death at just 38, weeks after Pakeezah's release.