Kamal Amrohi was born on January 17, 1918 in Amroha, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. He was a writer and director, known for
Pakeezah (1972),
Mahal (1949) and
Daaera (1953). He was married to
Meena Kumari. He died on February 11, 1993 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.