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Pinjar (2003) A Tale of Survival in post Partition India


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Screenplay & Direction: Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi
Based on novel “Pinjar” by Amrita Pritam
Cast: Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Suri, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Isha Koppikar, Sandali Sinha, Lillete Dubey, Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Farida Jalal
Cinematography: Santosh Thundiyil
Music: Uttam Singh
Lyrics: Gulzar
Released in 2003, "Pinjar" is a poignant period drama that brings to life Amrita Pritam's classic novel of the same name. Directed by Dr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, the film is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Partition of India in 1947. Despite its compelling narrative and powerful performances, "Pinjar" remains an underrated gem.
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Beyond Cinema with NihitaBy Nihita Bajaj Kumar