Parakh
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sohrab Modi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sudarshan
- Original Score
- Khurshid Anwar
- Original Title
- Parakh
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sohrab Modi
Sudarshan
Khurshid Anwar
Sohrab Modi
Department Leadership Roster
Sohrab Modi
Director
Sohrab Modi
Producer
Sudarshan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parakh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Parakh includes Mehtab, Balwant Singh, Kaushalya, Shah Nawaz, Yakub.
When was Parakh released and how long is it?
Parakh was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Parakh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parakh was composed by Khurshid Anwar.