Hindi Pakeezah (1972)

Pakeezah, released on February 4, 1972, is a classic Indian film directed by Kamal Amrohi. This cinematic masterpiece stars Meena Kumari in the lead role, with Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, and Veena playing significant supporting roles. The film’s music, composed by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad (for the background score), plays a pivotal role in its storytelling, with lyrics penned by Amrohi, Kaifi Azmi, Majrooh Sultanpuri and Kaif Bhopali. The melodious voice of Lata Mangeshkar, along with contributions from Mohammed Rafi, and others, adds depth and emotion to the narrative.

The film took nearly 14 years to complete due to various challenges, including the deteriorating health and eventual demise of its leading lady, Meena Kumari, shortly after the film’s release. Despite these challenges, Pakeezah received widespread acclaim, particularly for its music and Meena Kumari’s performance. The movie won many awards, like the 36th Annual BFJA Awards, Filmfare Awards, and 1st Shama-Sushma Film Awards for various categories. Among the standout tracks from the movie are “Inhi Logon Ne” sung by Lata Mangeshkar, “Chalo Dildar Chalo” sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi, and “Mausam Hai Aashiqana” sung by Lata Mangeshkareach adding a unique flavor to the film’s soundtrack. The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹60 million worldwide at the box office.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Pakeezah sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Pakeezah movie song lyrics below.