Legendary actress Madhubala was honoured with a postage stamp in her memory by India Post.
One of the most beautiful and attractive women of Bollywood, called the 'Venus of the Indian screen', Madhubala was a class apart. Unveiling the stamp for India Post, her contemporary Manoj Kumar said Madhubala was "the face of the century".
"I'm overjoyed the initiative of India Post. They have paid tribute to her beauty. I cannot express my happiness enough," added Madhubhushan, Madhubala's sister.
This custom of honouring film personalities dates back to 1971, when the postage department issued a stamp to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke’s birth centenary.
Nargis is the only other Indian actress to be thus honoured. The Philatelic Advisory Committee researches the subject for two years prior to releasing these stamps.
Madhubala was born Mumtaz Jahan Begum Dehlavi on February 14, 1933 to Ataullah Khan, a poor Pathan Muslim.
Young Mumtaz’s life was predicted early on by a Muslim sage. His predictions certainly came true.
Mumtaz made her debut at the age of eight in "Basant" (1942). The film's producer, Devika Rani, was so taken with her performance that she was rechristened Madhubala.
Madhubala died of a heart-related problem on February 23. Her film career lasted a glorious 27 years. She was married to actor-singer Kishore Kumar.
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