The makers of Parineeta, featuringVidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt and Saif Ali Khan, hosted a grand screening of their film on Monday night in Mumbai to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The event was nothing short
of star-studded as who’s who of the showbiz arrived in their stylish attire to mark this significant milestone. Recently, PVR INOX and Vinod Chopra Films announced that the restored version of the movie will be re-released across India starting August 29.
Vidya Balan Performs Dhunuchi Naach
One of the key highlights of the event was Vidya performing the traditional Dhunuchi Naach on the red carpet along with producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is a vibrant and energetic ritual performed during Durga Puja, especially on Bijoya Dashami, the last day of the festival, in Bengal.
In a video shared on Instagram, the actress and the producer are seen engaging in a fun banter and performing the steps in front of the paps stationed at the location.
As for the appearance, the actress looked gorgeous in a bright traditional red saree paired with an embroidered red and golden blouse.
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Parineeta 20 Years Celebrations
Apart from Vidya and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, other celebs who arrived at the event include Dia Mirza, Shreya Ghoshal, Rekha and Rajkumar Hirani.
Parineeta: Plot
Helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkaar, the film was originally released in 2005 and also featured Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakraborty and Dia Mirza in supporting roles.
Notably, it was the Hindi adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 Bengali novella of the same name.
Parineeta explores the love story of Shekhar and Lalita, set in early 20th-century Bengal and delves into the social complexities of the time, including class differences and societal expectations. The story follows their childhood romance, the challenges they face as they grow up and the misunderstandings that arise due to societal pressures.
Apart from the storyline and acting performances, the film is also loved for Shantanu Moitra’s soulful score featuring gems like Piyu Bole, Kasto Mazza and Kaisi Paheli Zindagani.
Now, the film has been restored in 8K with enhanced sound as part of the studio’s archival efforts.
