Meena Kumari’s childhood perished on film sets; treated as ‘meal ticket’ by her family: ‘I thought I would go to the studio…’

Meena Kumari, known as tragedy queen, started acting at age four. Her family relied on her earnings. She desired education but her father prioritized work. Kumari’s marriage to Kamal Amrohi caused conflict with her father. She chose her own path, leaving her father’s house. Kumari continued to support her family despite personal struggles.