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Overview
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.
A closer look
Parineeta (1953) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family. Directed by Bimal Roy. The cast includes Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Asit Baran, Sheetal. Runtime: 151 minutes.
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Parineeta FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Parineeta?
Parineeta is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Parineeta?
Our source metadata lists 23 January 1953. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Parineeta?
The listed director is Bimal Roy.
Who is in the cast of Parineeta?
The available cast credits include Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Asit Baran, Sheetal, Badri Prasad. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Parineeta?
The recorded runtime is 151 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Parineeta?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family.
What is the original title of Parineeta?
The original title in our source data is परिणीता. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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.
