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7/10One of the very best movies on this topic. Well executed and the actors are top notch. Deserved the national awards that this movie collected
Reviewed on June 2, 2013
Pinjar(2003)
पिंजर
Beyond boundries
7.7(15)3h 8m2003-10-22
DramaRomanceMusic
Pinjar Synopsis
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
Pinjar (2003) is a drama, romance and music film directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, released on October 22, 2003 with a runtime of 3h 8m. It stars Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Suri and Sandali Sinha. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Chandra Prakash Dwivedi
- Writers:
- Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, Amrita Pritam, Gulzar
- Cinematographer:
- Santosh Thundiyil
- Production:
- Lucky Star Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $770,000
- Status:
- Released
Pinjar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Urmila Matondkar
as Puro
Manoj Bajpayee
as Rashid
Sanjay Suri
as Ramchand
- Sandali Sinha
Sandali Sinha
as Lajo
Isha Koppikar
as Rajjo
Lillete Dubey
as Mrs. Mohanlal
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Mohanlal
Farida Jalal
as Mrs. Shyamlal
Priyanshu Chatterjee
as Trilok
Seema Biswas
as Mad woman
Alok Nath
as Shyamlal
Sudha Shivpuri
as Rashid's mother
Key crew
Directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, written by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, Amrita Pritam and Gulzar.
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Pinjar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Pinjar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pinjar online?
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Pinjar (2003) is available to stream on Zee5. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pinjar?
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The main cast of Pinjar (2003) includes Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Suri, Sandali Sinha and Isha Koppikar. The film was directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pinjar released?
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Pinjar was released on October 22, 2003 and runs for 3h 8m.
Is Pinjar worth watching?
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Pinjar (2003) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.