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Parineeta

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description Parineeta Overview

Parineeta is a 2005 Hindi-language romantic drama adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novella. Starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, and Vidya Balan, the film was directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It features supporting performances alongside notable references to Indian literary and cinematic works.

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info Parineeta Specifications

Country	India
Year	2005

help Parineeta FAQ

Who makes her Bollywood debut in the 2005 movie Parineeta?

Parineeta marks the highly acclaimed Bollywood debut of actress Vidya Balan, who plays the lead role of Lalita. She stars opposite Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt in this romantic drama.

Is the film Parineeta based on a novel?

Yes, the movie is an adaptation of the 1914 Bengali novella of the same name written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The story explores themes of class struggle and a deep, unspoken romance in 1960s Calcutta.

Who directed the film Parineeta?

The film was directed by Pradeep Sarkar, marking his feature-length directorial debut. It was produced by renowned filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and features a celebrated musical score by Shantanu Moitra.

How many Filmfare Awards did Parineeta win?

Parineeta was critically acclaimed and won several major Filmfare Awards in 2006. Vidya Balan won Best Female Debut, Ravi Chandran won Best Cinematography, and the film took home awards for production design and costume design.

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