Pakeezah (Hindi: पाकीज़ा, Urdu: پاکیزہ،; lit.the pure one, pure of heart) is a 1972 Indian film. It was directed by Kamaal Amrohi who was known for his perfectionism. The music is by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad. The film tells the story of a Lucknow tawaif played by actress Meena Kumari who died shortly after the film was completed.This movie is about the tawaif Sahibjaan, (Meena Kumari), who is born to a blonde courtesan, Nargis (also Meena Kumari). After being spurned by her lover Shahabuddin's (Ashok Kumar) family, Nargis is driven to a graveyard where she gives birth to Sahibjaan secretly. Nargis dies during childbirth, and her sister, Nawabjaan, takes the child as her own. Sahibjaan was brought up by brothel madame Nawabjaan (Veena). Unable to break away from the vicious circle, Sahibjaan grows up and becomes a beautiful and popular dancer/singer. Forest ranger Salim Ahmed Khan (Raaj Kumar) is enthralled by Sahibjaan's beauty and innocence, and eventually convinces her to elope with him, which she does.
Star Cast:- Meena Kumari, Raj Kumar, Ashok Kumar
Director:- Kamaal Amrohi
Produced By :- Kamaal Amrohi
Music:- Ghulam Mohammed, Naushad
Side One
1. Inhin Logon Ne :- Lata Mangeshkar, Music : - Ghulam Mohammad , Lyrics :- Majrooh Sultanpuri
2. Thare Rahiyo O Banke Yaar :- Lata Mangeshkar, Music :- Ghulam Mohammad, Lyrics :-Majrooh Sultanpuri
3. Chalte Chalte Yun Hi Koi :- Lata Mangeshkar, Music : Ghulam Mohammad , Lyrics : Kaifi Azmi
4. Teer-E-Nazar Dekhenge :- Lata Mangeshkar, Music :- Ghulam Mohammad, Lyrics : Kaif Bhopali
Side Two
1. Alaap : Lata Mangeshkar, Music : Naushad
2. Mausam Hai Ashiqana : - Lata Mangeshkar, Music :Ghulam Mohammad , Lyrics : Kamaal Amrohi
3. Chalo Dildar Chalo :- Lata Mangeshkar & Mohd. Rafi, Music : Ghulam Mohammad, Lyrics : Traditional
4. Nazariya Ki Mari :- Rajkumari, Music : Naushad, Lyrics : Traditional
5. Aaj Kaun Gali Gayo Shyam :- Parveen Sultana, Music : Naushad, Lyrics : - Traditional
6. Mora saajan Sauten Ghar :- Vani Jairam, Music : - Naushad, Lyrics : Traditional