Pakeezah [DVD]

This superb film features Meena Kumari, as Shahibjaan, a beautiful dancer and singer. The dancing is truly beautiful, elegant and unforgettable, as is the singing.Credit for the lovely songs must also be given to Ghulam Mohammed, the creator the songs. Kamal Amrohi, a perfectionist, brought true perfection to this fantastic film with his direction. It was also obvious from the film that director loved his subject, Ms. Kumari, his wife in real life. The element of tragedy rings strong in this magnificent film, also reflected in Ms. Kumari's real life.The DVD allows you to watch the songs, again and again. I've always loved the soundtrack/songs, such as Chalte Chalte, and now I have seen them sung and danced by Ms. Kumari. This is a one of the best Hindi language films I've ever see.

This is an amazing movie that was started then shelved then finished years later. The actress Meena Kumari did an outstanding job after being persuaded to return to the film to finish it by Kamal Amrohi . It is a beautiful photographed movie, the music is epic and story is a classic one from which every other movies is based on since( of course this one is base another not available) Should be in every Movie buff collection.

My mom love this movie.

A strong belief in love, in fate and in an artist being able to finda way between her life and her art seems like a good theme for any movie..Mixed with gorgeous glimpses into the life of a mujra dancer in Pakistan of many centuries ago, this story gives a lot of insight and aesthetic sweetness to a viewer...and the music is thrilling..

Great old Flick. Subtitles. Content is great, but video isn't best quality of copying over the years. Still worth a watch.

The product arrived shrink wrapped and within the time period specified. The print of the movie was great as were the menus on the disc. The description was accurate and overall we are pleased with this product and the seller.

I was unable to enjoy watching the movie because the quality of the film was very bad. The picture was sometimes blurry and a number of scenes needed restoration. In fact I didn't sit through it till the end!

A must have for collection. She's amazing 😍I have one more to my favorite listIt shipped fast arrived on time , plays new and clear

Wasn’t what was ordered as the film could not be located however the seller was excellent by giving us alternative film plus one thrown in for our trouble!

Nun ja, Pakeezah....Für die meisten Inder ein Stück ihrer Filmgeschichte, wie unschwer im Verwenden verschiedsenster Melodien des filmes in wiederum anderen zu erkennen ist.Die Story: Sahibjaan wird als Kurtisane in Lucknow bekannt und findet in Salim Ahmed Khan ihre große Liebe, die sie am Ende (sogar) heiraten darf. Mehr zu verraten ist nicht nötig, weil der Film auch von vielen schönen Melodien (z.B.: "Inhi Logon Nee")lebt, die den geneigten Bollywood-Anachronisten sofort ins Ohr gehen. Insgesamt zieht sich ein prächtiger Bilderbogen über gute 2 Stunden hin und das in sehr unterhaltsamer und typisch indischer Dramatik. Ein gleiches für die Songs. Lata Mangeshkar ist einfach superb wann immer sie der schönen Meena Kumari ihre Stimme leiht. Außerdem sind zu den meisten Liedern wunderbare Tanzszenen zu sehen, die beide zu einem Dream Team machen. Soweit die Trivia.DVD: es handelt sich um eine DVD für den asiatischen/englischsprachigen Markt, daher gibt es keine deutschen Untertitel. Zusätzlich ist die Übersetzung oft selten schlecht, sodass sich die Details der Handlung oft erschlossen werden müssen.Es gibt nur die Songs als "Extra", aber der Film ist ja auch von 1972, wobei mit der Produktion schon in den 60*ern begonnen worden war. Ich bin vor allem aber mit der (andere würden sich hier aufregen) schrottigen Filmqualität zufrieden, da sie die Athmosphäre wunderbar erdig und antik herüberbringt. Es gibt Streifen, Krickel und die Schnitte sind auch nicht immer exakt. Gut so!Insgesamt kann man mit der Austattung des Films vom Anbierter Shemaroo zufrieden sein.

One of the most beautiful Indian movies ever made, and what you get is a movie with the company's logo all through it (I guess some Eros company). Imagine watching a Hollywood blockbuster movie with the MGM logo in the right corner the entire time. What is this? I wish I could return it and try to get another edition. Picture quality and sound is fine, package is luxurious, but that logo just ruins evrything. Avoid this edition.

I wish there was not so much prefilm asvertising. It can put one off loading the film in the first place and one cannot 'fast forward' it either

Very good will buy again