
Naqab
Romance · Fantasy
Overview
Naqab is a 1955 Indian Hindustani-language fantasy film directed by Lekhraj Bhakhri. It stars Shammi Kapoor, Madhubala, Ajit and the film revolves around a damsel in distress who receives help from her fiance and his sister.
Top Cast


Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor
Anwar
Shammi Kapoor
Anwar


Madhubala
Madhubala
Yasmin
Madhubala
Yasmin


Ajit Khan
Ajit Khan
Kamran
Ajit Khan
Kamran
Asha Mathur
Asha Mathur
Rukhsana
Asha Mathur
Rukhsana
Yashodra Katju
Yashodra Katju
Rani
Yashodra Katju
Rani
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