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Pakeezah (PG)

Barbican Outdoor Cinema Mastercard Ticket Package

A woman in traditional Indian dress poses in a wonderfully decorated room, whilst men watch on.

Image Credit: Hyphen Films Collection

Poet and writer Kamal Amrohi’s beautiful epic is quite simply one of the most extraordinary musical melodramas ever made and a classic of Indian cinema.

Meena Kumari gives a bravura performance as Sahibjaan, the daughter of a famed courtesan who falls in love with a man she cannot marry. Star-crossed lovers are at the centre of this tale of forbidden passion, with stunning locations and exquisite set design.

Many of the musical sequences have become classics, and the film feels like a beautiful, surreal dream – it is an extraordinary viewing experience.

Please present your ticket at the ticket desk on the Sculpture Court to receive your free food and drinks vouchers as part of your Mastercard ticket package.

Your ticket includes:

  • Preferred Mastercard seating in prime position*
  • x1 complimentary bag of popcorn
  • x1 complimentary drink**
  • £18 food voucher***

India 1972 dir Kamal Amrohi 147 min

With thanks to Tajdar Amrohi and Nasreen Munni Kabir

We recommend arriving no later than 45 minutes before the screening starts to ensure you have time to claim your food and drink.

Mastercard package tickets for outdoor cinema events are considered as a special partner offer and are non-refundable and non-transferable.

* Your premium seating will be clearly marked with the seat number on your ticket

** House beer, wine or soft drink redeemable at the Outdoor Cinema Bar only when presenting this ticket. Alcoholic drinks will only be served to guests aged 18+. Guests who look under the age of 25 may be asked to present valid photo ID (driving license / passport) before alcohol can be served.

*** Please collect your food and drink vouchers from the Outdoor Cinema Mastercard Priceless check-in desk at the Level 3 Sculpture Court. Vouchers redeemable at the Outdoor Cinema food outlets and bar only. Voucher is split in £10 and £8 values, redeemable at only one vendor each at any one time. Vouchers cannot be redeemed as cash nor can it be used at another screening. Any credit not used in a single transaction is voided.

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Use your food voucher to enjoy delicious food at the Sculpture Court

Copper Rattle bring their delicious gourmet hot dogs and salty freshly-popped popcorn

Toum & Tahini have two tasty versions of their fatteh – 8-hour stewed chicken, or Syrian ‘Sofra’

Kichiya Pastries offer  Japanese desserts & Dorayaki Matcha Ice cream

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