Parinda(1989)
Parinda (1989) is a Hindi-language crime thriller film directed, produced, and distributed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, and Madhuri Dixit. The story follows two orphaned brothers, Kishan and Karan, who end up on opposite sides of a gang war in Bombay. Kishan works for the ruthless gangster Anna, while Karan seeks revenge for his friend's murder. The film is noted for its realistic visual style, using natural lighting and shadow-heavy cinematography inspired by The Godfather. Parinda won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Nana Patekar and Best Editing for Renu Saluja. It also won five Filmfare Awards, including Best Director and Best Actor. The film was India's official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It was released on 3 November 1989 and is available on Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1989
- Director
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Two orphaned brothers, Kishan and Karan, are torn apart by the criminal world of Bombay. Kishan works for a violent gangster named Anna to support his younger brother. When Karan returns from America, he discovers the truth and seeks revenge. Brother is pitted against brother in a brutal war that ends in tragedy.
“The most powerful film ever made.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Parinda
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Anil Kapoor (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Madhuri Dixit (16 films together), Madhuri Dixit & Anil Kapoor (16 films together), Jackie Shroff & Anil Kapoor (11 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Madhuri Dixit (9 films together).
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.