The 1970s are known for many memorable films like Sholay and Zanjeer in Hindi cinema. During this period, actors like Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rajesh Khanna gave hit films one after the other. But lady superstar Meena Kumari gave these actors a new lease of life through her film Pakeezah.
Veteran actor Rajkumar also played an important role in Pakeezah, one of the best films of her career. But this film is still remembered for Meena. It took a long time of 14 years to make it due to her husband Kamal Amrohi. Let’s know why this happened.
According to the report of IMDB, the foundation of Pakeezah was laid in the year 1958. Earlier, Meena Kumari husband Kamal Amrohi was opposite her in this movie. In the era of black and white, half of Pakeezah was ready.
Till the last moment, she wanted Kamal to complete Pakeezah, but later actor Rajkumar entered the movie and somehow Meena also decided to complete this incomplete film. In this way, Pakeezah was released in theatres in 1972.
Although the 1970s were more famous for action and fighting films, romantic thrillers like Bobby and Pakeezah also left their mark in this decade. Pakeezah was included in the list of the most successful romantic films of 1972.
Not only this, Pakeezah was also included in the list of movies with the highest box office collections in 1972. This film also added glory to Rajkumar’s acting career.
