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Hindi CINEMA · 1971

Parwana

परवाना

1971-04-04122 min
MysteryRomanceThriller

Audience rating

5.4/10

Source: TMDB6 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Kumar Sen is an artist of eminence, a talented painter, and a renowned sculptor; and like the majority of his clan, he has a sensitive introvert. But no artist can achieve any degree of brilliance in his work. Miss Asha Varma is the only niece of a retired, jovial old pensioner, Ashok Varma, and she is truly the light of Kumar's life. One stormy night, Kumar tries to hold Ashok Varma to his unsaid promise of giving him asha's hand in marriage. But the interview ends in unpleasantness for both of them, as angrily the old man ordered Kumar never to darken his doorstep again. Soon after Ashok Varma is strangled to death. Asha's beau Rajesh is arrested for Ashok's murder. The whole drama unfolds in court and truth prevails, who really murdered Ashok Varma and whether Rajesh is innocent or guilty.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Parwana (1971) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller. Directed by Jyoti Swaroop. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Yogeeta Bali, Om Prakash, Shatrughan Sinha. Runtime: 122 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Yogeeta Bali
Yogeeta BaliAsha Varma
Portrait of Om Prakash
Om PrakashAshok Varma
Portrait of Shatrughan Sinha
Shatrughan SinhaPublic Prosecutor
Portrait of Asit Sen
Asit SenMr. Ghosh
Portrait of Lalita Pawar
Lalita PawarSarita Singh
Portrait of Navin Nischol
Navin NischolRajesh Singh
Portrait of Helen
HelenCabaret Dancer
Portrait of Laxmi Chhaya
Laxmi ChhayaKamla Singh
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Parwana FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Parwana?

Parwana is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Parwana?

Our source metadata lists 4 April 1971. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Parwana?

The listed director is Jyoti Swaroop.

Who is in the cast of Parwana?

The available cast credits include Amitabh Bachchan, Yogeeta Bali, Om Prakash, Shatrughan Sinha, Asit Sen. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Parwana?

The recorded runtime is 122 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Parwana?

The source lists these genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller.

What is the original title of Parwana?

The original title in our source data is परवाना. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Parwana about?

Kumar Sen is an artist of eminence, a talented painter, and a renowned sculptor; and like the majority of his clan, he has a sensitive introvert. But no artist can achieve any degree of brilliance in his work. Miss Asha Varma is the only niece of a retired, jovial old pensioner, Ashok Varma, and she is truly the light of Kumar's life. One stormy night, Kumar tries to hold Ashok Varma to his unsaid promise of giving him asha's hand in marriage. But the interview ends in unpleasantness for both of them, as angrily the old man ordered Kumar never to darken his doorstep again. Soon after Ashok Varma is strangled to death. Asha's beau Rajesh is arrested for Ashok's murder. The whole drama unfolds in court and truth prevails, who really murdered Ashok Varma and whether Rajesh is innocent or guilty.