Remembering Madhubala`s iconic roles

Madhubala was a major part of `Mughal-E-Azam,` the pinnacle of Hindi cinema. She portrayed the role of Anarkali alongside Prince Saleem, played by Dilip Kumar

Madhubala plays the role of a young lady`s spirit opposite Ashok Kumar in the 1949 film `Mahal.` It is considered one of Bollywood`s first major horror film

One of Mehboob Khan`s classics, `Amar,` features Madhubala, Dilip Kumar, and Nimmi in pivotal roles

Madhubala`s nuanced performance as Renu in the comedy film `Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi` was further elevated by her evergreen hit song, `Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si`

Madhubala masterfully portrayed Anita`s transformation from a quintessential rich girl to a mature woman in the film `Mr and Mrs 55` showcasing her adaptability

Portraying the role of Asha, she starred opposite Dev Anand in the film `Kala Pani,` which gave the iconic song, `Accha ji main hari chalo maan jao na`

Madhubala gave a performance par excellence in the film `Howrah Bridge.` Ashok Kumar`s intensity and Madhubala`s sensuousness made the film worth watching

`Half Ticket` became one of Madhubala`s final performances. She played the role of Rajnidevi opposite Kishore Kumar in the film

One of Madhubala`s personal favorites was `Barsat Ki Rat`, which was praised for its music, qawwali, and her own sensual beauty

`Insan Jaag Utha` tells the story of a conman falling in love and changing his ways. Madhubala played the role of Gauri, a village girl, opposite Sunil Dutt