Pakeezah (1972) - Ghulam Mohammed & Naushad

Conceived across nearly fifteen years, Pakeezah stands as the quintessential monument of classical courtesan ghazal and thumri in Hindi cinema. Ghulam Mohammed's intricate sarangi arrangements, sitar arpeggios and tabla rhythms elevate Lata Mangeshkar's luminous vocals on enduring classics like Inhi Logon Ne, Chalte Chalte and Thare Rahiyo.