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Parinda(1989)

5.0/10
Hindi•148 mins•

Parinda (1989) is a 148-minute Hindi film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Starring Suresh Oberoi, Shivkumar Subramaniam and Sameer Kakkar. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, Parinda stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1989.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1989
Director
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

Two brothers grow up in Bombay. One becomes a criminal working for a drug lord, while the other studies abroad. When the brother returns home, the criminal brother tries to protect him from his dangerous world, but his plan fails.

“Two brothers. One city. A dangerous divide.”

Film Details

5.0Rating
148Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleParinda
Also Known AsThe Bird

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyrevengecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
Anil Kapoor, Actor in Parinda
Anil KapoorActor
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Nana Patekar, Actor in Parinda
Nana PatekarActor
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Madhuri Dixit, Actor in Parinda
Madhuri DixitActor
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Anupam Kher, Actor in Parinda
Anupam KherActor
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Jackie Shroff, Actor in Parinda
Jackie ShroffActor
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Suresh Oberoi, Abdul in Parinda
Suresh OberoiActor
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Vidhu Vinod ChopraDirector
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Shivkumar SubramaniamActor
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#9
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Sameer KakkarActor
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#10
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Tom AlterActor
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Trivia

  • Parinda was the first mainstream Hindi film to show a realistic and gritty version of Mumbai's underworld.
  • The film's iconic climax, shot in a church, was filmed continuously for over 24 hours.
  • Actor Nana Patekar, who played the villain Anna, improvised many of his intense dialogue deliveries on set.
  • Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra initially wanted the film to be in black and white, but the producers disagreed.
  • The song 'Tum Se Milke' was picturised on lead actors Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit in just a single day.
  • Parinda won two National Film Awards, including Best Director and Best Editing.
  • The film's realistic violence was considered shocking for its time and influenced later crime dramas.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Parinda

Jackie ShroffJackie Shroff&Anupam KherAnupam Kher
Actor-Actor23 films →
Anupam KherAnupam Kher&Anil KapoorAnil Kapoor
Actor-Actor23 films →
Anupam KherAnupam Kher&Madhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit
Actor-Actor16 films →
Madhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit&Anil KapoorAnil Kapoor
Actor-Actor16 films →
Jackie ShroffJackie Shroff&Anil KapoorAnil Kapoor
Actor-Actor11 films →
Jackie ShroffJackie Shroff&Madhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit
Actor-Actor9 films →
Anupam KherAnupam Kher&Suresh OberoiSuresh Oberoi
Actor-Abdul6 films →
Jackie ShroffJackie Shroff&Nana PatekarNana Patekar
Actor-Actor5 films →
Anil KapoorAnil Kapoor&Suresh OberoiSuresh Oberoi
Actor-Abdul5 films →
Jackie ShroffJackie Shroff&Suresh OberoiSuresh Oberoi
Actor-Abdul4 films →
Anupam KherAnupam Kher&
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Tom Alter
Actor-Musa4 films →
Jackie ShroffJackie Shroff&
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Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Director-Actor3 films →
Anupam KherAnupam Kher&Nana PatekarNana Patekar
Actor-Actor3 films →
Nana PatekarNana Patekar&Madhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit
Actor-Actor3 films →
Nana PatekarNana Patekar&Anil KapoorAnil Kapoor
Actor-Actor3 films →
Madhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit&Suresh OberoiSuresh Oberoi
Actor-Abdul3 films →

16 collaborations found

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