Pati Parmeshwar(1990)
Pati Parmeshwar is a 1990 Hindi drama film directed by Madan Joshi. The cast includes Dimple Kapadia, Shekhar Suman, and Sudha Chandran. The story follows Rekha, a devoted wife who endures her husband's cruelty and infidelity. The film sparked a legal battle with the Central Board of Film Certification, which banned it for glorifying female submissiveness. The Bombay High Court later overturned the ban, allowing its release. The film is notable for its controversial portrayal of marriage and devotion. It was released in 1990 after the court ruling.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Ultra Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Madan Joshi
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
Rekha believes her husband Vijay is her god. She serves him with complete devotion. But Vijay falls for a modern woman named Tara. He brings Tara into their home and treats Rekha cruelly. Rekha must decide how much she can endure for the man she loves.
“A wife's love is her husband's god”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pati Parmeshwar
Cast reunions in this film: Dimple Kapadia & Alok Nath (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a phrase from Hindu scriptures meaning 'husband is god'.
- It was a remake of the 1988 Telugu film 'Pati Parmeshwar', which was also a hit.
- Director Madan Joshi was known for social dramas but this film leaned into bold themes.
- The song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai' became controversial for its suggestive visuals.
- Shekhar Suman was primarily a TV star; this was a rare lead role in a theatrical film.
- The film's release coincided with a period of increasing bold content in B-grade cinema.
- It performed modestly but found a longer life through video and cable TV screenings.