Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Madhubala Asked Kamal Amrohi to Divorce His First Wife
Madhubala and filmmaker Kamal Amrohi fell in love while making the film Mahal.
Kamal was already married and had children.
His son, Tajdar, says Madhubala wanted Kamal to divorce his wife.
Tajdar claims she offered money for Kamal’s wife and children.
Kamal reportedly refused because he did not want to leave his family.
The relationship then ended.
Kamal later married actor Meena Kumari.
The claims come from interviews with Kamal’s children, rather than from Madhubala herself.
Tajdar Amrohi said Madhubala and Kamal Amrohi fell in love while making Mahal.
He claimed Madhubala wanted Kamal to divorce Sayeda and leave his family.
According to Tajdar, Madhubala offered money to support Kamal’s wife and children.
Tajdar said Kamal ended the relationship because he would not abandon his family.
Kamal later married Meena Kumari while remaining married to Sayeda, according to the article.
- Who
- Madhubala, filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, and Kamal’s son Tajdar Amrohi.
- What
- Tajdar alleged that Madhubala asked Kamal to divorce Sayeda and offered money connected to the arrangement.
- When
- Their relationship reportedly began during the making of Mahal in the late 1940s; Kamal married Meena Kumari in 1952.
- Where
- The relationship developed during the production of Mahal; the article also refers to Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Tajdar said the relationship ended because Kamal refused to leave his wife and children.
- Film linked to relationship
- Mahal, released in 1949 and directed by Kamal Amrohi
- Claimed demand
- Tajdar Amrohi said Madhubala wanted Kamal to divorce Sayeda.
- Reported offer
- Tajdar claimed Madhubala offered money for Kamal’s wife and children.
- Kamal’s reported response
- He allegedly said he would not abandon his wife and children.
- Later marriage
- Kamal Amrohi married Meena Kumari in 1952.
- Other film association
- Kamal Amrohi later made Pakeezah and wrote dialogues for Mughal-E-Azam.
- Family account
- Tajdar said his mother did not know about Kamal’s relationship with Madhubala.