Madhubala was an iconic Indian actress who is remembered for her performances in some of the most iconic movies of Hindi cinema. She is especially remembered for her beauty and grace that made her one of the most popular stars of her era. Today, on her birth anniversary, let us look back at her life and her marriage to Kishore Kumar, which was not a happy one.
Introduction to Madhubala
Madhubala was born on February 14, 1933, in Delhi. She was the fifth child of a conservative Muslim family. Her father, Attaullah Khan, was a former actor and her mother, Ayesha Begum, was a housewife. Madhubala started her career in the film industry at a very young age of nine. She acted in several movies as a child artist and then made her debut as a leading lady in the 1942 film ‘Basant’.
Madhubala’s Unhappiness After Marriage
Madhubala had a successful career in the film industry and was one of the highest paid actresses of her time. She was linked to many of her co-stars, but eventually married the renowned actor-singer Kishore Kumar in 1960. However, the marriage did not last long and the couple got divorced in 1968. Madhubala was reportedly unhappy in the marriage and this was a major reason for the couple’s separation.
Madhubala’s Marriage to Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar and Madhubala first met on the sets of the film ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’ and soon fell in love. They got married in 1960, but the marriage lasted only eight years. The couple did not have any children and the marriage ended in divorce in 1968.
Reasons Why Madhubala Was Unhappy
Madhubala was reportedly unhappy in the marriage due to many reasons. One of the major reasons was Kishore Kumar’s drinking habits. He was an alcoholic and his drinking habits caused a lot of tension in the marriage. Another reason was Kishore Kumar’s possessive nature. He was very possessive of Madhubala and this often caused arguments between the couple.
Madhubala’s Legacy
Madhubala is remembered for her iconic performances in movies like ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’, and ‘Howrah Bridge’. She was one of the most popular and highest paid actresses of
