Parakh (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1944, Parakh is a drama film directed by Sohrab Modi, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A class division melodrama centred on Mehtab’s histrionics. Kiran (Mehtab) is the daughter of a courtesan. Her lowly origins first destroy her marriage and then threaten to jeopardise her son Prakash’s (Singh) ambitions. She is blackmailed for keeping her son’s parentage a secret from him, forcing her to return to her ancestral profession. The film was a commercial success.
Who’s in it. Parakh stars Mehtab as Kiran, Balwant Singh as Prakash, Kaushalya and Shah Nawaz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Parakh has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parakh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parakh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parakh (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parakh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Parakh worth watching?
- Parakh holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Parakh?
- Parakh stars Mehtab, Balwant Singh, Kaushalya, Shah Nawaz and Yakub.
- When was Parakh released?
- Parakh was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.