Parineeta
परिणीता
Synopsis
In Calcutta at the turn of the century, two families (one wealthier than the other but both belonging to the same caste) live in adjoining properties. Their respective patriarchs fall out over the repayment of a loan and the intervention of a member of a lower caste in the families' financial arrangements. The rift causes much heartache to the younger members of the families, two of whom have secretly plighted their troth to each other.
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CHAND HAI WOHI -GEETA DUTT - BHARAT VYAS AROON KMR MUKHERJI ( PARINEETA 1953 )
Type: Clip • Published 2020-03-31
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Ashok Kumar
Shekhar Rai
Meena Kumari
Lalita
Asit Baran
Girin Babu
Sheetal
(as Baby Sheela)
Badri Prasad
Nabin Rai (as Badriprasad)
Pratima Devi
Shekhar's aunt
Rekha Mallick
(as Rekha)
Manju
Manorama
Shelley Bannerjee
(as S. Bannerji)
Naina
(as Nayane)
Sarita
Bhupendra Kapoor
(as Bhupen Kapoor)
Vikram Kapoor
Sailen Bose
Shivji Bhai
(as Shivjibhai)
Bibaji
Om Prakash Jr.
(as Omprakash)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bimal Roy
- Screenplay & Story
- Bimal Roy
- Original Score
- Arun Kumar Mukherjee
- Original Title
- परिणीता
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- Ashok Kumar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bimal Roy
Bimal Roy, Saratchandra Chatterjee
Arun Kumar Mukherjee
Kamal Bose
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Ashok Kumar
Department Leadership Roster
Bimal Roy
Director
Ashok Kumar
Producer
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Editor
Bimal Roy
Screenplay
Arun Kumar Mukherjee
Original Music Composer
Kamal Bose
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parineeta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parineeta about?
In Calcutta at the turn of the century, two families (one wealthier than the other but both belonging to the same caste) live in adjoining properties. Their respective patriarchs fall out over the repayment of a loan and the intervention of a member of a lower caste in the families' financial arrangements. The rift causes much heartache to the younger members of the families, two of whom have secretly plighted their troth to each other.
Who directed Parineeta?
Parineeta was directed by Bimal Roy.
Who stars in Parineeta?
The principal cast of Parineeta includes Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Asit Baran, Sheetal, Badri Prasad.
When was Parineeta released and how long is it?
Parineeta was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Parineeta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parineeta was composed by Arun Kumar Mukherjee.
Is Parineeta based on a book or true story?
Parineeta is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Saratchandra Chatterjee".