5 unseen moments from legendary actress Madhubala's life that will leave you nostalgic

Madhubala’s real name was Mumtaz Jahan Begum Dehlvi and was born on 14 February 1933in Delhi. She started her career as a child artist with the film Basant (1942).

Madhubala’s mysterious characters in the 1949 supernatural thriller won hearts across the country.

Madhubala was in love with the actor Dilip Kumar. Though their love story remained incomplete, their chemistry was unforgettable.

Madhubala was called the ‘Venus of Indian cinema’, her beauty was cited as an example. Although she had a heart problem since birth due to which her health was often poor. 

Madhubala died at the age of 36 on 23 February but her iconic performances in Mugal-e-azam, Howrah Bridge, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi remain in the hearts of people even today.