A tribute to Meena Kumari on her 42nd death anniversary on March 31. M eena Kumar, one of Hindi cinema's greatest actresses, has given us many classics to remember her with.

Meena Kumari was practicing her steps for my songs in Pakeezah. Meena turned to me and said, 'When you sing I don’t have to make any effort to act.' I cherish that compliment.

Big B said, "I never got the opportunity to work with Meena Kumari ji. In Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam, there's a song - Na jaao saiyaan where she performed so gracefully that I found myself watching her ...

Meena Kumari was practicing her steps for my songs in Pakeezah. She turned to me and said, 'When you sing, I don’t have to make any effort to act.' I cherish that compliment.

The song featured Meena Kumari with Raaj Kumar and is sung by Lata Mangeshkar. Ajeeb Daastan Hai Yeh from the film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai still manages to touch every heart.

Legendry actor Meena Kumari would have turned 87 had she been alive today. A tremendous pool of talent but with a troubled personal life, Meena’s public and personal life were in perpetual conflict.