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Pakeezah

1971, Movie, NR, 175 mins

Pakeezah: Review

A passionate, opulent Indian melodama, and arguably the greatest achievement of Hindi popular cinema. The great Meena Kumari stars as a Muslim courtesan who longs for escape from a Lucknow brothel; Raj Kumar is the wealthy young man who loves her, to the horror of his parents. The narrative proceeds at a leisurely pace and pauses frequently for enchanting song and dance sequences; it builds powerfully, however, and climaxes in a moment of unforgettable hysteria. Read the complete review for Pakeezah