Pinjar (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.4

Pinjar poster

Released in 2003, Pinjar is a drama, romance and music film directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, running about 188 minutes. “Beyond boundries” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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

Who’s in it. Pinjar stars Urmila Matondkar as Puro, Manoj Bajpayee as Rashid, Sanjay Suri as Ramchand and Sandali Sinha as Lajo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Pinjar has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $770K at the box office.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pinjar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pinjar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pinjar (2003)?
In IN, Pinjar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pinjar worth watching?
Pinjar holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pinjar?
Pinjar stars Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Suri, Sandali Sinha and Isha Koppikar.
When was Pinjar released?
Pinjar was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 188 minutes.