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.
Mehmood Married Meena Kumari's sister.
Mehmood Taught table tennis to Meena Kumari.
Wrote poetry in Urdu, some of which has been published.