Parineeta (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Parineeta is a drama and family film directed by Bimal Roy, running about 151 minutes.
What it’s about. In Calcutta at the turn of the century, two families (one wealthier than the other but both belonging to the same caste) live in adjoining properties. Their respective patriarchs fall out over the repayment of a loan and the intervention of a member of a lower caste in the families' financial arrangements. The rift causes much heartache to the younger members of the families, two of whom have secretly plighted their troth to each other.
Who’s in it. Parineeta stars Ashok Kumar as Shekhar Rai, Meena Kumari as Lalita, Asit Baran as Girin Babu and Sheetal as (as Baby Sheela), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Parineeta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parineeta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parineeta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parineeta (1953)?
- In US, Parineeta is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parineeta worth watching?
- Parineeta holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parineeta?
- Parineeta stars Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Asit Baran, Sheetal and Badri Prasad.
- When was Parineeta released?
- Parineeta was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.