The whispered suggestion from ‘mem sahab’ Meena Kumari that left Rajendra Kumar grateful forever

3 min readNew DelhiJul 28, 2026 09:00 PM IST When Rajendra Kumar spoke about Meena Kumari's role in his career (Photo: Express Archives)Late actor Rajendra Kumar made a successful pair with yesteryear actor Meena Kumari in films like Chiragh Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), and Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961). In fact, he debuted with her, and according to an undated interview snippet, she supported and motivated him from his first-ever shot. “I was very close to Meena ji. We did many beautiful movies together. I always used to address her as ‘Mem Sahab’ out of respect, as she was my senior. She was very caring, supportive, and a gentle human being. I learned a lot from her,” said Kumar. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we sp