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.
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Shammi Kapoor
Anwar
Madhubala
Yasmin
Ajit Khan
Kamran
Asha Mathur
Rukhsana
Yashodra Katju
Rani
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