- Release Date: 2005
- Runtime: 130 min
- Genre: Drama, Musical
- Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Raima Sen, Vidya Balan ... see all
- Director: Pradeep Sarkar
- Plot: Circa 1962 in Calcutta, India, live three neighboring families in a upper middle-class area. Gurcharan lives in a palatial home (Haveli) with his wife, and two beautiful daughters, Lolita and... Read more
User Reviews
A must see movie!!!!
Jan 05, 2007
omodolas - yahoo.com
Jan 05, 2007omodolas - yahoo.com
In one word, I would call this movie "Outstanding". It is officially one of my favorite movies ever. It's the best of the best. LOVED IT!!!... Full review
SAIF, NATURALLY!
Jun 22, 2006
avirup03 - yahoo.com
Jun 22, 2006avirup03 - yahoo.com
saif is such a natural actor.here too..he proved it. he was definitely da best thing bout dis film. vidya, in her author-backed role was really good...she's a good actress but will she be able 2 carry off all kinds of roles... Full review
bull
Jun 22, 2006
wasimkhan - yahoo.com
Jun 22, 2006wasimkhan - yahoo.com
sucks big time only a true desi would like it and guess what it had a musical. sunjay ditt thinks he's some 50 cent or something... Full review
worth your time
Mar 24, 2006
salwa_ahs - yahoo.com
Mar 24, 2006salwa_ahs - yahoo.com
The story is realistic, the setting is significant with the storyline. The actress's acting is good. Saif Ali Khan comes out of his typical jolly and prank character in this movie and acts seriously.... Full review
Luv it like crazy
Mar 02, 2006
brilliantbushra93 - yahoo.com
Mar 02, 2006brilliantbushra93 - yahoo.com
This movie wuz really nice and so romantic. The songs were very nice. The characters are really cool. I admire Lolita as a heroine every girl would have. I would have to say everything about parineeta is very nice. About everyone... Full review
very enjoyable and memorable
Jan 05, 2006
alak350 - yahoo.com
Jan 05, 2006alak350 - yahoo.com
A good romantic film as most have said. barring a scene or two (and the casting of Sanjay Dutt) its very well made. Not in the Umrao Jaan league but very good nevertheless. With the good treatment of the story, the... Full review
what a awesome movie for the emotional kind
Jan 05, 2006
mlukmani - yahoo.com
Jan 05, 2006mlukmani - yahoo.com
beautiful movie with a real happy ending. this one is worth owning a copy. music is great. vidya balan fits right in..no one could have done this role better. saif shines. sanjay looks kinda old for the role.... Full review
Parineeta
Nov 25, 2005
jetnrod - yahoo.com
Nov 25, 2005jetnrod - yahoo.com
Overall a very good movie. Good acting, especially by the newcomer Vadya. Songs not so good, but movie is really good.... Full review
A tale of Indian culture...
Oct 30, 2005
rakhidalal - yahoo.com
Oct 30, 2005rakhidalal - yahoo.com
Amazing movie. The ending could've been better, but as a whole, the movie brings to life the values of indian culture. One of the best movies of the year, if not the best. Very satisfying.... Full review
A surprising little gem from Bollywood
Oct 22, 2005
S J - imdb.com
Oct 22, 2005S J - imdb.com
While this film is far from perfect, it's still a great experience for those who hope for a revival in Indian cinema. The storyline is relatively simple - I haven't read the book it's based on, but can only assume... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Feb 20, 2007NowRunning
Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra has been singing praises about the superstar's performance in the film and calls it his best till date but Amitabh doesn't agree.
The visuals may suggest a mythological or a period film.
... Full Review
| Jan 05, 2007Real Bollywood
The music is by Shantanu Moitra, who once again provides an eclectic score after the resounding success of "Parineeta" and "Lage Raho Munna Bhai".
Eklavya" promises to give its audiences a visual treat whilst showcasing brilliant performances with edge of the seat action sequences shot in never before seen locations on celluloid.
... Full Review
| Jan 05, 2007Real Bollywood
The music is by Shantanu Moitra, who once again provides an eclectic score after the resounding success of "Parineeta" and "Lage Raho Munna Bhai".
Eklavya" promises to give its audiences a visual treat whilst showcasing brilliant performances with edge of the seat action sequences shot in never before seen locations on celluloid.
... Full Review
| Jun 16, 2005IndiaGlitz
After the extraordinary response it received at the IIFA Awards, "Parineeta" seems to be on a winning spree at the box-office too, especially at some of the multiplexes in Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata. ... Full Review
| Jun 10, 2005Rediff India
The gentle flow of this film is rudely interrupted by the climax, in which Shekhar physically breaks the wall dividing the houses of the two families. ... Full Review
News
City Scape
yahoo.com –
2009-10-07
He may be coming down to the city to shoot his "umpteenth Kolkata project" (this time he is shooting a hair oil advertisement with Rituparna Sengupta) but Pradeep Sarkar (of Parineeta and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag fame) has Mumbai in... ... Full Article
Myth or metaphor for our Devis
indiatimes.com –
2009-09-27
Ratnottama Sengupta, TNN 28 September 2009, 03:50am IST Dhak. Dhunuchi. Shiuli. Red of sindoor, and saris. Lights, gifts, greetings... Note, how readily this transforms into "Sound! ... Full Article
When the best jewellery collections in India come together with top names in the fashion world the result is a show of stunning creations and glitter. ... Full Article
How Sweta almost lost her career
dnaindia.com –
2009-05-25
On the brink of losing her voice and in turn, her acting career, Sweta Keswani has just managed to pull herself back from going into oblivion. ... Full Article
Making a mark
telegraphindia.com –
2009-04-19
Fiction on reel
deccanherald.com –
2008-11-18
Novels have for long proved to be a source of inspiration for films and TV serials.The ready-made raw material and well-etched characters have meant that film-makers don't have to look too far for story lines. ... Full Article

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