Born 1933 into a poor Parsee theatre family of Ali Bux and dancer Iqbal begum in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Entered films to support family in difficult times. She was six when hired for _Leatherface with whom she started making "Pakeezah". They separated in 1964. She was also an accompalished Urdu writer and had several poems published by Gulzar after her death. She battled alcoholism and loneliness and finally died, alone, in 1972.
Wrote poetry in Urdu, some of which has been published.
Mehmood Married Meena Kumaris sister.
Mehmood Taught table tennis to Meena Kumari.
At the Filmfare Awards 1963, she was the only one nominated in the category Best Actress in a Leading Role. She was nominated for three of her performances in three different films - an achievement still not accomplished by any other actress at the Filmfare Awards.
She had taken interest in newcomer Rahul from the film Raaz. She was promoting him to all producers. His real name was Mahinder and he was from Jalandhar India.
