Pakeezah(1972)
पाक़ीज़ा
Pakeezah Synopsis
A beautiful courtesan is unable to break away from the cycle of prostitution until a forest ranger falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his wealthy parents oppose the union.
Pakeezah (1972) is a music, drama and romance film directed by Kamal Amrohi, released on February 4, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 33m. It stars Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar and Veena. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Kamal Amrohi
- Writers:
- Kamal Amrohi
- Producers:
- Kamal Amrohi
- Cinematographer:
- Josef Wirsching
- Composer:
- Naushad
- Production:
- Sangeeta Enterprises, Mahal Pictures Pvt. Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Pakeezah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meena Kumari
as Nargis / Sahibjaan
Ashok Kumar
as Shahabuddin
Raaj Kumar
as Salim Ahmed Khan
Veena
as Nawabjaan
Nadira
as Madame Gauhar Jaan
Kamal Kapoor
as Nawab Zafar Ali Khan
D.K. Sapru
as Hakim Saab
- Pratima Devi
Pratima Devi
- Praveen Paul
Praveen Paul
- Altaf
Altaf
- Lotan
Lotan
- Chanda
Chanda
Key crew
Directed by Kamal Amrohi, written by Kamal Amrohi, produced by Kamal Amrohi.
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Pakeezah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 29 ratings.
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Pakeezah – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pakeezah online?
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Pakeezah (1972) is available to stream on Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pakeezah?
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The main cast of Pakeezah (1972) includes Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Veena and Nadira. The film was directed by Kamal Amrohi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pakeezah released?
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Pakeezah was released on February 4, 1972 and runs for 2h 33m.
Is Pakeezah worth watching?
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Pakeezah (1972) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.