Meena Kumari, often referred to as the 'Tragedy Queen,' led a life that was no less painful than a bed of thorns. Due to poverty, her father abandoned her at an orphanage right after she was born.

Chandra Mohan, who was a well-known face during the 1930s and 1940s, died penniless in 1949 due to his addiction to both gambling and drinking. Parveen Babi – A glamorous actress of the 70s and 80s, ...