Pakeezah

Lata Mangeshkar passes away: Veteran singer's most enduring songs, from 1940s to 2000s

From 'Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai' to 'Mera Saya Sath Hoga', Lata Mangeshkar has lent a range of moods to a wide variety of timeless melodies.

Fifty years of Pakeezah: Meena Kumari's swansong endures as visually stunning and poetically devastating

Pakeezah derives its melodrama from its atmospheric quality and the visuals that come out of it. But that is not to say Kamal Amrohi's cult film was devoid of emotional depth.

Deewar, Pakeezah art director Marutirao Kale passes away at 92 due to coronavirus complications

Marutirao Kale also worked as an art director for films like Disco Dancer, Commando, Saudagar, and Ajooba among others

Meena Kumari playlist: 'Inhi Logon Ne', 'Chalte Chalte' and other iconic songs picturised on the legend

Meena Kumari's range as an actor was far beyond what the 'tragedy queen' moniker would usually bring to one's mind. Here is a look at her most iconic songs.

Veteran actress Geeta Kapoor, known for her role in Pakeezah, passes away aged 67

Geeta Kapoor had acted in around 100 films including Kamal Amrohi's Pakeezah, Razia Sultan.

Who does Pakeezah belong to? A look back at the cult classic as legal battle ensues over Kamal Amrohi's film

The manner in which Pakeezah continues to remain a part of our lexicon reveals why there continues to be a fight for it.

Pakeezah actress Geeta Kapoor's case, while heartbreaking, is not an isolated one

Reading about Geeta Kapoor, who was perhaps lucky to find help, brought to mind the stories associated with a few more from her era such as Bhagwan Dada, Vimi and the iconic OP Nayyar.

Pakeezah actor Geeta Kapoor discharged from hospital; shifted to old age home

Veteran actor Geeta Kapoor, of Pakeezah fame, who was in hospital has been discharged and sent to an old age home.

Pakeezah actor Geeta Kapoor allegedly abandoned in hospital by son, in reported case of elder abuse

Geeta Kapoor, who served as a junior artiste in Pakeezah, was abandoned in a Mumbai hospital by her son and choreographer Raja last month.

Rajjo review: This movie is no Pakeezah

But the creators of Rajjo are too lazy or too unimaginative to produce the slightest morsel of newness. Or truth. Instead, they serve up a truly terrible rehash of all the possible brothel-based movies you've ever seen.