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Parakh (1944)

Movie ★ 7.0 122 min

Drama

A class division melodrama centred on Mehtab’s histrionics. Kiran (Mehtab) is the daughter of a courtesan. Her lowly origins first destroy her marriage and then threaten to jeopardise her son Prakash’s (Singh) ambitions. She is blackmailed for keeping her son’s parentage a secret from him, forcing her to return to her ancestral profession. The film was a commercial success.

Sohrab Modi Director Sudarshan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 20, 1944
Runtime
122 min
IMDb
tt0243476

Cast

Mehtab Mehtab Kiran Balwant Singh Prakash Kaushalya Shah Nawaz Yakub

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Frequently asked questions

What is Parakh about?
A class division melodrama centred on Mehtab’s histrionics. Kiran (Mehtab) is the daughter of a courtesan. Her lowly origins first destroy her marriage and then threaten to jeopardise her son Prakash’s (Singh) ambitions. She is blackmailed for keeping her son’s parentage a secret from him, forcing her to return to her ancestral profession. The film was a commercial success.
Who directed Parakh?
Parakh was directed by Sohrab Modi.
Who stars in Parakh?
Parakh stars Mehtab, Balwant Singh, Kaushalya, Shah Nawaz.
When was Parakh released?
Parakh is a 1944 drama film.
Where can I watch Parakh?
You can watch Parakh with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.