Meena Kumari movies that could have been blockbusters

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Meena Kumari shelved movies

Bollywood's supremely talented 'Tragedy Queen' Meena Kumari has featured in multiple blockbusters. However, some of her films were shelved. Take a look:

Dulhan

The stellar cast of this promising 1950s shelved film featured the iconic trio of Meena Kumari, Kishore Kumar and Om Prakash.

Chaalbaaz

The power-duo of Meena Kumari and Vyjayanthimala was envisioned for this 1956 film. However, it was later shelved.

Baazigar

This is promising shelved film that was supposed to star Meena Kumari and Vyjayanthimala. However, it could never materialise. 

Hazaron Saal Pehle

Meena Kumari was set to reportedly feature in a film titled 'Hazaron Saal Pehle.' However, it could never materialise.

Meena Kumari biopic

There were several reports of an ambitious biopic on legendary actress Meena Kumari with Kriti Sanon in the lead. However, it was later shelved.

Pakeezah fame

Meena Kumari's last major blockbuster is drama film Pakeezah. Her power-packed performance in the movie still remains iconic.