Rafi & Lata - Chalo Dildar Chalo - Pakeezah [1972]

"Pakeezah" (Hindi: पाकीज़ा, Urdu: پاکیزہ،; lit.the pure one, pure of heart) is a 1972 Indian film. It was directed by Kamal Amrohi who was known for his perfectionism.

The music is by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad.
Lyrics by Kaif Bhopali, Kaifi Azmi, Majrooh Sultanpuri and Kamal Amrohi.

The film tells the story of a Lucknow tawaif played by actress Meena Kumari who died shortly after the film was completed, contributing to its status as a cult film.

Cast; * Ashok Kumar - Shahabuddin * Meena Kumari - Nargis / Sahibjaan * Raaj Kumar - Salim Ahmed Khan * Veena Sapru - Nawabjaan * Nadira - Madame Gauhar Jaan * D.K. Sapru - Hakim Saab

Pakeezah took nearly 14 years to shoot because of a change in relationship between Meena Kumari and the director. Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi were married when Pakeezah was first conceived. Ashok Kumar was to have played the part of Salim, but the part was later played by Raaj Kumar. The character was changed from a businessman to a forest ranger to suit Raaj Kumar's more muscular physique.

Both the film's composer Ghulam Mohammed and cinematographer Josef Wirsching died during the period. Later, composer Naushad stepped in and composed the film's background music as well as its title track. Over a dozen of Bombay's top cinematographers pitched in when they had time; they however managed to maintain its uniform look.

Due to a variety of different factors, Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi parted ways and the film remained incomplete. It was only when Nargis and Sunil Dutt saw the rushes of the film that they convinced Meena Kumari to complete it. It was mostly shot in Kamal Amrohi Studios, Mumbai.

Meena Kumari was very ill when filming resumed and can be seen lying down in most of her scenes. For the dance sequences, Padma Khanna was used as a body double and can be seen in the long-shots. Meena Kumari died weeks after the film was released. The film, which had been declared a flop when first released, became a success and achieved cult status.

Pakeezah made news during the Filmfare Awards in 1971 when Pran refused to accept his award for Be-Imaan because he felt that Ghulam Mohammed deserved a posthumous Filmfare award for his songs in Pakeezah.

Awards; * 1973: Filmfare Best Art Direction Award: N.B. Kulkarni.

Soundtrack;

The soundtrack for the film was composed by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad with lyrics by Kaifi Azmi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kamal Amrohi and Kaif Bhopali.

Due to the demise of the composer before the completion of the film, Naushad was signed to compose the background score for the film. He also composed the songs, "Nazaria Ki Maari", "Title Music - Alap", "Mora Saajan Sauten Ghar Jaye" and "Kaun Gali Gayo Shyam". These renderings are presented in the voices of the veteran singer Rajkumari, Parveen Sultana, Vani Jairam and Naseem Bano Chopra.
[Wikipedia]

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[crazyoldsongs]

one of my most beloved lata rafi duets ! thanks yuan for the beautiful post ! and i fully agree with our dear professor (vipan da ). no one can ever sing like lata- rafi !

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@crazyoldsongs - You are most welcome, my dear friend.

[juneg1964]

Super song by Rafi saab and Latha ji, thanks for posting.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@juneg1964 - You are most welcome, my dear friend Dr. Arjun.

[chamogaa]

Eternal glory to MR and LM ! Who sings like them today? I can't find any even with a fine tooth comb. Thanks, Yuan.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@chamogaa - "I can't find any even with a fine tooth comb." LOL!

You are most welcome, my dear Professor.

[mohdhussnain101]

owesome song



[rakeshmalpedi]

what a song most heart touching song

as well as lata mangeshkar she's mind blowing her voice going to kill my heart

[Mr1986Confused]

Epic ...lov it

[sameer98]

One of the finnest songs in the Indian hindi film industry

[greenranger8100]

divine