Madhubala

Famed for her beauty, Madhubala was perhaps the most popular actress of the 1950s and early 1960s. Starring in a variety of films, from romantic tragedies to thrillers and comedies, she quickly became a cinematic icon. A frequent co-star of Dilip Kumar, the two were involved romantically for a short time. Afflicted with a congenital heart condition, Madhubala passed away shortly after her 36th birthday. Must-see films: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), Mahal (1949)