Pakeezah
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Pakeezah is a 1972 Indian musical romantic drama written, directed, and produced by Kamal Amrohi. The film stars Meena Kumari as the eponymous lead, alongside Ashok Kumar and Raaj Kumar. It tells the
Theatrical release poster
The director, Amrohi, conceived the film as a tribute to his wife, Kumari
Meena Kumari in the film
Meena Kumari
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Meena Kumari was an Indian actress and poet, who worked in Hindi films. Known as "The Tragedy Queen", she is regarded among the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. In a care
Pakeezah
…Hindustani pronunciation: ; transl. The Pure One) is a 1972 Indian musical romantic drama written, directed, and produced by Kamal Amrohi. The film stars Meena Kumari as the eponymous lead, alongside Ashok Kumar and Raaj Kumar. It tells the story of Sahibjaan, a Lucknow-based tawaif. While asleep on a train, Sahibjaan…
Meena Kumari in Baiju Bawra
Kumari was born in one such chawl, namely Mithawala Chawl in 1933.
Meena Kumari, aged eight
Meena Kumari in a still from Pakeezah.