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20 years of Parineeta: 5 reasons to rewatch this timeless classic in 2025 20 : Bollywood News

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It’s been two decades since Parineeta brought old Calcutta, poetic love, and timeless music to life on screen. Pradeep Sarkar’s directorial debut, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, remains one of Hindi cinema’s most elegant love stories. As the film completes 20 years, here’s why it still deserves your time and your heart.

20 years of Parineeta: 5 reasons to rewatch this timeless classic in 202520 years of Parineeta: 5 reasons to rewatch this timeless classic in 2025

20 years of Parineeta: 5 reasons to rewatch this timeless classic in 2025

1. The music that defined a generation

Shantanu Moitra’s soulful score featuring gems like ‘Piyu Bole,’ ‘Kasto Mazza,’ and ‘Raat Hamari Toh’ captured the era’s romanticism with aching beauty. Combined with Swanand Kirkire’s evocative lyrics and the unforgettable voices of Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, and others, Parineeta’s music still stirs something deep. And then there was ‘Kaise Paheli Zindagani,’ a cabaret number unlike any other, brought to life by the ethereal Rekha. Her elegant, smoky performance added glamour and mystery, perfectly mirroring the film’s blend of old-school charm and quiet rebellion.

2. Performances that stay with you

Vidya Balan’s debut as Lalita was a revelation, graceful, assertive, and emotionally rich. Saif Ali Khan shed his urban-cool image to play the brooding, flawed Shekhar with remarkable depth. Together, they brought a rare emotional chemistry to the screen, one that simmered with longing and restraint. Add Sanjay Dutt’s gentle gravitas and Raima Sen’s charm, and you have a cast that is truly delivered.

3. More than a setting: Calcutta in all its nostalgic glory

Set in the 1960s, Parineeta recreated Calcutta with an eye for detail and a heart full of nostalgia. From vintage trams to colonial mansions and the gentle glow of yellow streetlamps, N. Natarajan Subramaniam’s cinematography turned the city into a living, breathing character. The emotional world, steeped in cultural pride, familial power, and unspoken class tensions, added texture to the aesthetics.

4. A love story that speaks volumes in silence

What made Parineeta unforgettable wasn’t just what was said but what was left unsaid. The film’s storytelling leaned into glances, pauses, and small gestures, letting the audience feel the heartbreak and healing. The slow-burning romance, built on friendship, ego, and forgiveness, remains deeply relatable.

5. Still relevant, still resonant

At its core, Parineeta explores patriarchy, pride, class divide, and the quiet rebellion of a woman who refuses to be passive in love. These themes continue to strike a chord, proving that the most delicate love stories can still carry the sharpest truths.

Twenty years on, Parineeta remains not just a film but a beautifully composed memory, the kind you return to when the world feels too loud.

Also Read: 20 Years of Vidya Balan: From Parineeta, Ishqiya, The Dirty Picture, Kahaani to the LEGENDARY Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa, a look at the incredible journey of the actress who has ZERO haters, unmatched brand power and whose mere presence in a film increases its brand value

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Raanjhanaa fan screening: Aanand L Rai explains how he convinced CBFC members to retain abuses: “Hum phone pe gaaliyaan discuss kar rahe the! I told them, ‘Yeh gaali hum teen baar rakh dete hai. Itne c-word important nahin hai. Yeh do rakh lo’!” : Bollywood News

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The fan screening of Raanjhanaa (2013) was held at a multiplex in Mumbai on the occasion of its 12th anniversary by DIY Solutions and was attended by the film’s team – actors Dhanush and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, then-child-actor Naman Jain, director Aanand L Rai, writer Himanshu Sharma and lyricist Irshad Kamil. Sonam Kapoor couldn’t make it and the team kept a picture of her on the seat. The event began with the screening of the film after which stand-up comic Devansh Singh entertained the crowd. Laksh Maheshwari, then, in his trademark style narrated the film’s story and also hosted the talk. Amid news of the amusing and unjustified cuts asked by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the latest release, the Aamir Khan-starrer Sitaare Zameen Par, the talk veered towards the situation 12 years ago. Was Raanjhanaa also censored? If yes, then how much? After all, we can see that certain abuses were retained but, in some scenes, the cuss words were beeped.

Raanjhanaa fan screening: Aanand L Rai explains how he convinced CBFC members to retain abuses: “Hum phone pe gaaliyaan discuss kar rahe the! I told them, ‘Yeh gaali hum teen baar rakh dete hai. Itne c-word important nahin hai. Yeh do rakh lo’!”Raanjhanaa fan screening: Aanand L Rai explains how he convinced CBFC members to retain abuses: “Hum phone pe gaaliyaan discuss kar rahe the! I told them, ‘Yeh gaali hum teen baar rakh dete hai. Itne c-word important nahin hai. Yeh do rakh lo’!”

Raanjhanaa fan screening: Aanand L Rai explains how he convinced CBFC members to retain abuses: “Hum phone pe gaaliyaan discuss kar rahe the! I told them, ‘Yeh gaali hum teen baar rakh dete hai. Itne c-word important nahin hai. Yeh do rakh lo’!”

Aanand L Rai explained, “Now, the intention with which you make is of paramount importance. I can’t reveal the discussion I had with the Censor Board at that time. Hum phone pe gaaliyaan discuss kar rahe the! There was even a lady in their team. We were openly discussing, ‘Yeh gaali hum teen baar rakh dete hai. Itne c-word important nahin hai. Yeh do rakh lo’!”

He continued, “I realized that there was a reason behind those abuses. Hence, I was able to freely mention those words without hesitation in front of them. Even today, if I apply such a film to the Censor Board aur agar meri neeyat saaf hai, I am sure Raanjhanaa would have been cleared in the same way!”

Meanwhile, a female fan expressed regret over the fact that the character of Bindiya (Swara Bhasker) got a raw deal. She loved Kundan (Dhanush) with all her heart and ideally, they both should have ended up together. She asked Aanand L Rai, “Why did you do this to Bindiya?” The filmmaker patiently heard her and answered her question by saying, “Taaki aapko woh character yaad rahein!” The host also asked the audience, at this point, to cheer for Swara for her stupendous performance along with that of Abhay Deol.

Also Read: 12 Years of Raanjhanaa: Aanand L Rai recalls the scene that was never in the script; says, “The emotion was always a part of the script, but the visual was not”

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Salman Khan opens up about severe health struggles on The Great Indian Kapil Show : Bollywood News

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again sparked headlines — this time not for his trademark wit or upcoming releases, but for an honest revelation about his ongoing health battles. Appearing on The Great Indian Kapil Show, the actor candidly spoke about the physical toll years of action cinema have taken on him, revealing a series of serious medical conditions he continues to work through.

Salman Khan opens up about severe health struggles on The Great Indian Kapil Show

In a moment that took fans and even host Kapil Sharma by surprise, Salman Khan said, “So hum ye jitni bhi haddiyan tudva rahe hai, pasliyan toot gayi, trigeminal neuralgia tha uske bawajud kaam kare, aneurysm hai brain mein uske bawajud kaam kar rahe hai, AV malformations hai, uske bawajud chal rahe hai… Action, yaha se kudna, waha se girna, chalne ko nahi ho raha, dance kar rahe hai… ye sab chal raha hai… aur jaha unka mood satka, woh aadha humara le kar chala gaya. (We’ve been breaking bones, my ribs are fractured, I had trigeminal neuralgia but kept working, I have a brain aneurysm and yet continue, I have AV malformations and I’m still going… Action scenes, jumping from here, falling there — even when I can’t walk, I dance… All of this is happening — and the day my mood snapped, it took half of me with it)”

The revelation gave fans a glimpse into the immense physical hardship Salman has endured while continuing to work on high-octane films, often packed with action and dance sequences. Despite the gravity of his conditions — including trigeminal neuralgia (a chronic pain condition), brain aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) — the actor emphasized his commitment to his craft.

This isn’t the first time Salman’s candid moments on the show have gone viral. As reported earlier by Bollywood Hungama, the actor previously made headlines for his tongue-in-cheek comments on marriage and divorce, saying: “Shaadi aur divorce dono hi nahi hue… inke wajah se kaafi paise bach gaye (I am neither married nor divorced, so saved a lot of money there).”

With each appearance, Salman Khan continues to balance humour, vulnerability, and stardom — making his episodes on The Great Indian Kapil Show a trending staple for fans and viewers alike.

Also Read: Salman Khan shares unheard story behind his iconic Tere Naam look; says, “Tere Naam ka look hai, woh actually inspired tha Abdul Kalam saab se tha”

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Amitabh Bachchan pens emotional tribute to Abhishek Bachchan: “They that shall be my inheritors, shall be my sons” : Bollywood News

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Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has penned an emotional tribute to his son Abhishek Bachchan following the release of the trailer for his upcoming film Kaalidhar Laapata. In a deeply personal note shared on his blog, Big B reflected on legacy, courage, and the essence of true inheritance, quoting his father, the iconic poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Amitabh Bachchan pens emotional tribute to Abhishek Bachchan: “They that shall be my inheritors, shall be my sons”Amitabh Bachchan pens emotional tribute to Abhishek Bachchan: “They that shall be my inheritors, shall be my sons”

Amitabh Bachchan pens emotional tribute to Abhishek Bachchan: “They that shall be my inheritors, shall be my sons”

“मेरे बेटे, बेटे होने से मेरे उत्तराधिकारी नहीं हींगें ; जो मेरे उत्तराधिकारी होंगे वो मेरे बेटे होंगे (My sons, just because you are my sons shall not be my inheritors; they that shall be my inheritors, shall be my sons)”

Calling Kaalidhar Laapata a significant milestone, Amitabh praised Abhishek’s unwavering commitment to his craft, commending his fearless choices as an actor. “Each role he has accepted and played has been with immense dedication. He has ever delivered the character to perfection. His choice of films and roles has guided him to try something different.”

The trailer for Kaalidhar Laapata, which dropped recently, features Abhishek Bachchan as a middle-aged man grappling with memory loss and the emotional aftermath of abandonment. The powerful premise has already struck a chord with audiences and now carries the emotional weight of Amitabh’s public endorsement.

Recalling a personal moment from his youth, Amitabh quoted a profound message written in his autograph book by celebrated poet Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, “Success comes to those who dare and act.” “‘Act’ not in reference to acting on stage or film but in life — to dare and to act.” “Abhishek has ever done that. He has dared to take on films and characters that challenged him. And he ‘acted’. He dared to act and be recognised.”

The tribute ends with a powerful declaration from a father to his son: “My admiration to my inheritor, my Son.”

Amitabh also shared the trailer on his social media, writing: “My prayers Abhishek… your ability to choose different roles and films and to immerse yourself in them… and succeed… a very rare quality. Love and blessings.”

With this emotional endorsement, Kaalidhar Laapata carries not just cinematic promise but the weight of a father’s faith — a legacy passed not by name, but by action.

Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan mourns Air India Crash victims; calls for transparent investigation

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