Lata - Mausam Hai Aashiqana - 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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[nathp2905]

yuan, excellent cant describe in words the mood the song create and the music is divine

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@nathp2905 - You are most welcome, my dear friend.

[crazyoldsongs]

thanks for a sweet sweet song yuan ! although i wish the video was more clear . thanks and sorry i missed this song when you uploaded it a few days ago !

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@crazyoldsongs - Actually, this is one of the 400 odd videos [with more than 100,000 viewers!], I had to remove in order to save the account and re posted only 2 weeks back!

Thank you.

[SoFuckenFly7]

think your beloved sing song for you.

[tellcoms]

i had read somewhere that d fourth lyricist was Nakhshab instead of Bhopali

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

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

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@psoni6 - My dear friend Piush,

As I have mentioned in my comments many times, this is my "own small way" of RESPECTING THE FRIENDLY VIEWERS!

If a friend can make a comment [they must be busy people], I always think that [however busy I am], it is my DUTY to acknowledge them.

Not that I am praising myself but posting these gems for the sake of posting is not my way.

After all, we are "dealing" with "THE BEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD, HINDUSTANI MUSIC"!

Thank you and may God bless you.

[psoni6]

@yuanyuanyuanyin

I am just amazed by you. Even after uploading so so many wonderful songs, you never forget to reply back to each and every person with a welcome message. Most appreciate the time you put in for the viewers. I'm really your fan. :) Take care.