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1. Pakeezah

   Pakeezah (Hindustani pronunciation: [ˈpaːkiːzaː]; transl. The Pure One) is a 1972 Indian Hindustani-language musical romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by Kamal Amrohi. Starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, and Raaj Kumar, it revolves on Sahibjaan, a Lucknow-based prostitute, and her attempts to run away from her brothel. In her travel by train, she gets a note from a stranger praising her beauty when she was sleeping. Evacuating from her broken boat, she takes shelter in a tent and finds out that its owner, the forest ranger Salim, was the one who wrote the letter. The rest of the film follows the two's plan to get married and conflicts that are caused by her professional background. Amrohi, with whom Kumari was married to, wanted to make a film dedicated for his wife. The story was started being conceived by him subsequent to the release of their collaborative film Daaera (1953). Pakeezah's principal photography, which was commenced in 1956 by the German cinematographer Josef Wirsching, faced many obstacles particularly caused by their separation in 1964 and Kumari's addiction to alcohol, which often made her unable to perform on the sets. After spending years in postponement, filming was resumed in 1969 and finished in November 1971. The soundtrack, becoming one of the highest-selling Bollywood soundtracks of the 1970s, was composed by Ghulam Mohammed and finished by Naushad, who also composed the background score. Made on a budget of between ₹12.5 million (US$170,000) to ₹15 million (US$200,000), Pakeezah premiered on 4 February 1972 and garnered mixed response from critics, excoriated for its extravagance and plotline. It was the highest-grossing Indian film of the year, collecting ₹60 million (US$800,000) after a theatrical run of over 50 weeks. Trade analysts thought that it might be occasioned by Kumari's death a month after its release. She was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and won a special award at the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards; the film also received nominations for Best Film and Best Director (Amrohi), and won N. B. Kulkarni a trophy for Best Art Direction at Filmfare. Known for its lengthy production time, Pakeezah is considered to be a milestone of the Muslim social genre. Although initial critical reception to the film was unfavourable, it greatly improved years after its release, earning widespread praise for its luxurious, sophisticated sets and costumes. It is also known for being Kumari's last film, released during her lifetime, and her performance in it has been also regarded to be one of her career's bests. Pakeezah has been frequently featured in several listings of the best work of the Indian cinema, including a poll conducted by the British Film Institute in 2007.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pakeezah in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pakeezah in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

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