Pakeezah (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, Pakeezah is a drama, romance and music film directed by Kamal Amrohi, running about 153 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Pakeezah stars Meena Kumari as Nargis / Sahibjaan, Ashok Kumar as Shahabuddin, Raaj Kumar as Salim Ahmed Khan and Veena as Nawabjaan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pakeezah has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pakeezah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pakeezah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pakeezah (1972)?
- In US, Pakeezah is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pakeezah worth watching?
- Pakeezah holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pakeezah?
- Pakeezah stars Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Veena and Nadira.
- When was Pakeezah released?
- Pakeezah was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.