Pakeezah (1972) - Ghulam Mohammed & Naushad

Pakeezah took well over a decade to make, and Ghulam Mohammed, who composed its songs, died before its 1972 release; Naushad completed the background score. The songs are courtesan music in the classical thumri and mujra style, sung by Lata Mangeshkar with sarangi, sitar and tabla. Inhi Logon Ne and Chalte Chalte are the essential tracks. Choose it for Hindi film music at its most refined.