India, Sept. 3 -- Meena Kumari's timeless 1972 classic Pakeezah is set to return to the international spotlight with a painstaking 4K restoration, which will be screened at the BFI London Film Festival after its world premiere at Festival Lumiere in Lyon, France. The restoration was led by the Film Heritage Foundation and took two years to complete.
A New Chapter for a Hindi Cinema Classic
Directed by Kamal Amrohi, Pakeezah remains one of the most celebrated films in Hindi cinema and is widely remembered for Meena Kumari's acclaimed performance. Released on February 4, 1972, the film was her final release before her death later that year. The restored version will introduce the landmark film to a new generation of audiences on major inter...