New Delhi: Google marked the 86th birth anniversary of iconic Bollywood actress Madhubala today. The search giant dedicated a creative doodle to the legendary actress who is widely known as 'The Marilyn Monroe of Bollywood'! She is best known for her role in a cult classic, Mughal-E-Azam as Anarkali. She was considered to be an epitome of beauty and charm and is still famous for her beauty, personality and sensitive portrayals of women in films.

Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi or Madhubala was born in Delhi on this day in 1933. She was raised in a town located near the Bombay Talkies film studio. She appeared in her first film at the age of 9, billed as Baby Mumtaz. Raised in the slums of Bombay, she supported her family as a child star and soon became a leading lady known for her elegance on screen and considerable acting abilities.

In 1947, she landed the lead role in Neel Kamal at the age of 14, taking the name Madhubala. As the family’s main breadwinner, she worked tirelessly to support her parents and four sisters. She famously fell in love with actor Dilip Kumar, her co-star in cult classic Mughal-E-Azam (1960). Her character as Anarkali and the chemistry with Kumar, who essayed the role of Salim, is still remembered and etched in millions of hearts across the country.

(With inputs from ANI)