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Set against the pre-partition years, Pinjar revolves around the life of the central character Puro, whose happy life is shattered when she is kidnapped.
Release date: 24 October 2003 (India)
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Pinjar (English:The Cage) is a 2003 Indian period drama film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. The movie is about the Hindu-Muslim problems during the partition of India. The film
is based on a Punjabi novel of the same name, written by Amrita Pritam.
Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee and Sanjay Suri are in the ...
Pinjar (English:The Cage) is a 2003 Indian period drama film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. The movie is about the Hindu-Muslim problems during the partition of India. The film is based on a Punjabi novel of the same name, written by Amrita Pritam.[1] Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee and Sanjay Suri are in the lead roles. Besides critical acclaim, the film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.
Rashid goes through with the kidnapping but cannot bring himself to be cruel to Puro, since he is drawn to her. One night, Puro manages to escape and return to her parents. Her parents woefully turn away their daughter, explaining that if Puro were to stay, Rashid's extended clan would slaughter everyone in their village. Left with no support, Puro returns to Rashid who is well-aware of Puro's escape; he knew she wouldn't be let in by her parents and had been waiting for her nearby. After a few months, Puro's family marries their son Trilok to Ramchand's younger sister, Lajjo, while Rajjo is married off to Ramchand's cousin. Meanwhile, Rashid marries Puro, and they settle into an uneasy routine of husband and wife, during which time Puro becomes pregnant but miscarries.
The British colonialists leave India and the subcontinent reels under the effects of the partition. Ramchand's uncle, cousin and Rajjo leave for India and are safe. Ramchand, his parents and Lajjo are caught in the riots. Ramchand hurriedly leaves to India with his younger sister and mother; his father is already missing. Shortly after, Lajjo is kidnapped by rioters. Puro meets Ramchand, who woefully tells her of Lajjo's situation. Puro finds Lajjo and helps her escape with Rashid's assistance. They send Lajjo to Lahore where Trilok and Ramchand come to receive her.
Trilok has a tearful reunion with Puro and explains to her that if she so chooses, she can start a new life, as Ramchand is ready to accept her even now. Puro surprises Trilok by refusing and saying that after everything that has happened, she is where she belongs. Ramchand responds with tremendous empathy to Puro, as he sees that she has accepted Rashid. Meanwhile, Rashid slowly tries to merge into the crowd, making it easier for Puro to leave with her family. He is heartbroken, as he is deeply in love with her, but wants her to be happy. However, Puro seeks Rashid out and the two tearfully bid Ramchand, Trilok, and Lajjo farewell forever.
Hindi: पिंजर
Music by: Uttam Singh; Gulzar (lyrics)
Based on: Pinjar; by Amrita Pritam
Cinematography: Santosh Thundiyil
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| Hindi | पिंजर |
| Directed by | Chandraprakash Dwivedi |
| Screenplay by | Chandraprakash Dwivedi |
| Story by | Amrita Pritam |
| Based on | Pinjar by Amrita Pritam |
| Starring | Urmila Matondkar Manoj Bajpayee Sanjay Suri Kulbhushan Kharbanda Isha Koppikar Farida Jalal Sandali Sinha Priyanshu Chatterjee |
| Music by | Uttam Singh Gulzar (lyrics) |
| Cinematography | Santosh Thundiyil |
| Edited by | Ballu Saluja |
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188 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi Punjabi |
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Plot
"Pinjar" is set in the time of the 1947 partition. Puro is a young woman of Hindu background, who lives a happy, comfortable life with her family. She is engaged to a wealthy, kind young man, Ramchand, who is from a promising family. While on an outing with her younger sister Rajjo, Puro is suddenly kidnapped by a mysterious man, Rashid. Rashid's family has an ancestral dispute with Puro's family. In the past, Puro's family had made Rashid's family homeless by taking over their property. Puro's grand-uncle had even kidnapped Rashid's grand-aunt and then released her after defiling her. The task of exacting revenge is given to Rashid, and his family tell him to kidnap Puro, in order to settle the score.Rashid goes through with the kidnapping but cannot bring himself to be cruel to Puro, since he is drawn to her. One night, Puro manages to escape and return to her parents. Her parents woefully turn away their daughter, explaining that if Puro were to stay, Rashid's extended clan would slaughter everyone in their village. Left with no support, Puro returns to Rashid who is well-aware of Puro's escape; he knew she wouldn't be let in by her parents and had been waiting for her nearby. After a few months, Puro's family marries their son Trilok to Ramchand's younger sister, Lajjo, while Rajjo is married off to Ramchand's cousin. Meanwhile, Rashid marries Puro, and they settle into an uneasy routine of husband and wife, during which time Puro becomes pregnant but miscarries.
The British colonialists leave India and the subcontinent reels under the effects of the partition. Ramchand's uncle, cousin and Rajjo leave for India and are safe. Ramchand, his parents and Lajjo are caught in the riots. Ramchand hurriedly leaves to India with his younger sister and mother; his father is already missing. Shortly after, Lajjo is kidnapped by rioters. Puro meets Ramchand, who woefully tells her of Lajjo's situation. Puro finds Lajjo and helps her escape with Rashid's assistance. They send Lajjo to Lahore where Trilok and Ramchand come to receive her.
Trilok has a tearful reunion with Puro and explains to her that if she so chooses, she can start a new life, as Ramchand is ready to accept her even now. Puro surprises Trilok by refusing and saying that after everything that has happened, she is where she belongs. Ramchand responds with tremendous empathy to Puro, as he sees that she has accepted Rashid. Meanwhile, Rashid slowly tries to merge into the crowd, making it easier for Puro to leave with her family. He is heartbroken, as he is deeply in love with her, but wants her to be happy. However, Puro seeks Rashid out and the two tearfully bid Ramchand, Trilok, and Lajjo farewell forever.
Cast
- Urmila Matondkar as Puro/Hamida
- Manoj Bajpayee as Rashid
- Sanjay Suri as Ramchand
- Sandali Sinha as Lajjo
- Priyanshu Chatterjee as Trilok
- Isha Koppikar as Rajjo
- Lilette Dubey as Tara, Puro's mother
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Mohanlal, Puro's father
- Alok Nath as Shyamlal, Ramchand's father
- Farida Jalal as Ramchand's mother
- Seema Biswas as Pagali
- Dina Pathak as Rashid's aunt
- Sudha Shivpuri as Rashid's mother
- Pradeep Kukreja as Hukamchand
- Salima Raza as Hukamchand's wife
- Ghulam Arif as Managing director
- Rohitash Gaud as Rashid's brother
- Saurabh Bavaliya as Lajjo's cousin child
- Niharika as Kamla
- Savita Bajaj as Dai ma
- Parveena Bano as Rahim's wife.
Soundtrack
All of the tracks were composed by Uttam Singh, with lyrics by Gulzar. Tracks "Charkha Chalati Maa" and "Waris Shah Nu" lyrics by Amrita Pritam.| # | Song | Artist(s) |
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| 1 | "Shaba Ni Shaba" | Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, Udit Narayan |
| 2 | "Maar Udari" | Jaspinder Narula, Preeti Uttam |
| 3 | "Haath Choote" | Jagjit Singh, Preeti Uttam |
| 4 | "Vatna Ve" | Roop Kumar Rathod, Uttam Singh |
| 5 | "Darda Marya" | Jaspinder Narula, Wadali Brothers |
| 6 | "Charkha Chalati Maa" | Preeti Uttam |
| 7 | "Sita Ko Dekhe" | Suresh Wadkar, Sadhana Sargam |
| 8 | "Shabad" (Hymn's) | Preeti Uttam |
| 9 | "Waris Shah Nu" | Wadali Brothers, Preeti Uttam |
Awards
- 2004: Filmfare Best Art Direction Award:Munish Sappal
- 2004: National Film Award - Special Jury Award: Manoj Bajpai
Pinjar (2003) - IMDb
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Rating: 8.1/10 - 2,211 votes
Drama
· In the days leading up to Partition, a Hindu woman is abducted by a
Muslim man. Soon, she finds herself not only forced into marriage, but
living in a new country as the borders between ..... In one line I can
tell you that Pinjar is one of the most important films to come out of any studio anywhere at any time. On a ...
In the days leading up to Partition, a Hindu woman
is abducted by a Muslim man. Soon, she finds herself not only forced
into marriage, but living in a new country as the borders between India
and Pakistan are drawn.
Director:
Chandra Prakash Dwivedi (as Dr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi)Writers:
Chandra Prakash Dwivedi (additional dialogue), Chandra Prakash Dwivedi (screenplay) | 3 more credits »Cast
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Rashid
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Ramchand
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Lajjo
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Trilok
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Rajjo
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Mrs. Mohanlal
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Mohanlal (Puro's dad)
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Mrs. Shyamlal
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Shyamlal (Ramchand's dad)
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Mad woman
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Hindustan (Urdu name for India) used to a vast territory and countries'
like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangla Desh, and Bhutan were all it's
provinces. All this changed when the British established their rule over
India, and promoted their policy of hatred, and division - mainly
between the Hindus and the Muslims. After their departure in 1947, the
celebrations of a independent India were short-lived, and the divisions
created by the British stayed on and flourished with extremists from
both sides ready to kill anyone from the other side. While the Muslims
under Jinnah wanted a separate country, which they would like to call
Pakistan, the Hindus wanted the Muslims to leave this country and go to
Pakistan. Clashes followed, millions fled, millions more were killed,
Very little is known of mankind's heinous behavior in this
circumstances, such as looting, raping, and kidnapping. puro was one
such woman who was recently married to Ramchand, and then abducted by a
man named Rashid, who ... Written by
rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
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Excellent!
Pinjar is a genuinely good film, with great acting, good narrative, good presentation, touching emotions, etc.
It seems to me that the quality of films that Bollywood is producing is quite improving these days, and this film is one evidence.
No Bollywood movie that I can remember of made such an impact on me - I was literally thinking about the movie for hours - marvelling at the various emotional situations that test the human in a human.
The film rests on the great acting of Urmilla Matondkar, and also some from Manoj Bajpai. Urmilla plays a girl in North India in the background of the partition, and all troubles seem sweet if compared with the problems she happens to face.
A must-see film. A technically superior Bollywood product, which I feel is comparable to the best movies coming out of other countries in the world.
It seems to me that the quality of films that Bollywood is producing is quite improving these days, and this film is one evidence.
No Bollywood movie that I can remember of made such an impact on me - I was literally thinking about the movie for hours - marvelling at the various emotional situations that test the human in a human.
The film rests on the great acting of Urmilla Matondkar, and also some from Manoj Bajpai. Urmilla plays a girl in North India in the background of the partition, and all troubles seem sweet if compared with the problems she happens to face.
A must-see film. A technically superior Bollywood product, which I feel is comparable to the best movies coming out of other countries in the world.
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