ACMI, Federation Square: Monday , May 6 at 5:30 pm
Director
Kamal Amrohi
Cast
Meena Kumari, Raj Kumar, Ashok Kumar
Synopsis
It survived a tortuous 14-year journey to the screen, was tainted by tragedy and flopped when it was first released; yet this achingly beautiful tale of a prostitute with a pure (pakeezah) heart in an impure world has become a much-loved cult classic. A feast for the eyes, ears and heart, and the final role of leading tragedienne Meena Kumari who was gravely ill and died shortly after the film was released.
Premier of Victoria
Minister For Innovation
Festival Director
FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR
the Lord Mayor
