The film cans were carried in a palanquin! That scene from the premiere of Pakeezah at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir nearly 54 years ago remains unforgettable in the history of Indian cinema. Present were director Kamal Amrohi, Meena Kumari, and many other renowned figures from the film world. Now, transcending the bounds of time, that historic film is returning in a new form.After two years of preservation and restoration work, Pakeezah is set to make a fresh debut on the international stage. The res...
