Meena starred in many films, several of them directed by her husband.
They divorced in the middle of shooting PAHKEEZAH in 1964 and shooting was suspended. About six years later, when her EX needed money, they replaced the leading man and finished the movie. In the intervening years, Meena had taken to drink, and it's a bit like watching Monty Clift in RAINTREE COUNTY and seeing scenes before and after the accident.
PAHKEEZAH was released in February, 1972, to lukewarm box office and review. Meena passed away on March 31, 1972 - and the film exploded at the box office becoming one of India's biggest hits....