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Overview
When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.
A closer look
Paar (1984) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Goutam Ghose. The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Utpal Dutt, Om Puri. Runtime: 141 minutes.
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Paar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Paar?
Paar is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Paar?
Our source metadata lists 14 September 1984. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Paar?
The listed director is Goutam Ghose.
Who is in the cast of Paar?
The available cast credits include Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Utpal Dutt, Om Puri, Mohan Agashe. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Paar?
The recorded runtime is 141 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Paar?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Paar?
The original title in our source data is पार. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Paar about?
When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.
Is a trailer available for Paar?
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