![]() ![]() ![]() His career as a tragic hero ran parallel with that of Dilip Kumar in the 1950s, but he lacked the "intensity and charisma" of Kumar. After some supporting roles, he was cast in Sohag Raat (1948) opposite Geeta Bali and Begum Para, and in Devendra Goel's Aankhen (1950). Bharat Bhushan began his career in Kidar Sharma's film Chitralekha (1941) made in Calcutta. The category for Best Actress was introduced by the Filmfare Awards Committee for the first time that year. Kumari became the inaugural best actress winner at Filmfare Award for the film. In 1952, Meena Kumari "shot into stardom" following the release of Baiju Bawra. Several socials, mythologicals and fantasy films followed. ![]() Filmindia in the June 1946 issue, commented on her appearance "Meena Kumari, up till recently a 'baby,' now plays the charming heroine of the story". Meena Kumari's first adult role was in Bachchon Ka Khel (Child's Play) (1946) directed by Raja Nene. She acted in several films as a child star including Bhatt's Ek Hi Bhool (1940). Her name was changed by Bhatt to Baby Meena in 1940. Meena Kumari, earlier called Mahjabeen Bano, started her acting career at the age of four in Vijay Bhatt's film Leatherface (1939).
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