About Veena
Lived 1926 – 2004 (aged 78). Veena was an Indian actor and actress.
Veena (née Tajour Sultana; 4 July 1926 – 14 November 2004), also known as Veena Kumari, was an Indian actress appeared in over 70 feature films in a career spanning 41 years.
Early life and background Veena was born as Tajour Sultana on 4 July 1926 in Quetta, Baluchistan Agency, British India. Later, her family moved to Lahore and they lived there for an extended period of time.
Death Veena died in Bombay on 14 November 2004 after 21 years of retirement when she was 78 years old after suffering from a protracted illness. She had appeared in over 70 feature films in a career spanning 41 years (1942 – 1983).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Veena?
Indian film actress (1926–2004)
When was Veena born?
Veena was born on 18 July 1926 in Quetta.
When did Veena die?
Veena died on 14 November 2004 in Mumbai.
What was Veena's occupation?
Veena was an actor and actress.
What nationality was Veena?
Veena was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Veena. https://biography.guide/veena/
MLA: "Veena." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/veena/.
Chicago: "Veena." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/veena/.
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