Parinati (1989)
Based on a folk tale from Rajasthan, "Parinati" deals with the inherent tragedy of human avarice, which must inevitably lead to self-destruction. Ganesh, the protagonist, is a potter who leads a happy and contented life in a remote village. The only ambition he and his wife Kurjan share is to get their only son Laxman married and bring a daughter-in- law home. Destiny, however, has ordained otherwise. Ganesh is hand picked for his honesty and dedication by a local charitable Seth to become the caretaker of his inn in the middle of the desert. There, Ganesh and Kurjan meet a wealthy couple, who are greatly pleased with their service and hospitality. They offer to take their son Laxman to distant lands, teach him trade and make him fabulously rich.
Cast
- Basant Josalkar - Ganesh
- Surekha Sikri - Ganesh's wife
- Sudhir Kulkarni
- Sharda Desoares - (as Sharda D'Soares)
- B.D. Singh
- Nandita Das - Lakha
- Anang Desai - Lachman
- Rakesh Sahai
Screenplay
- Vijayadan Detha (Story)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Parinati about?
- Based on a folk tale from Rajasthan, "Parinati" deals with the inherent tragedy of human avarice, which must inevitably lead to self-destruction. Ganesh, the protagonist, is a potter who leads a happy and contented life in a remote village. The only ambition he and his wife Kurjan share is to get their only son Laxman married and bring a daughter-in- law home. Destiny, however, has ordained otherwise. Ganesh is hand picked for his honesty and dedication by a local charitable Seth to become the caretaker of his inn in the middle of the desert. There, Ganesh and Kurjan meet a wealthy couple, who are greatly pleased with their service and hospitality. They offer to take their son Laxman to distant lands, teach him trade and make him fabulously rich.
- Who directed Parinati?
- Parinati was directed by Prakash Jha.
- Who stars in Parinati?
- Parinati stars Basant Josalkar, Surekha Sikri, Sudhir Kulkarni, Sharda Desoares, B.D. Singh, Nandita Das.
- How long is Parinati?
- Parinati has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- Where was Parinati produced?
- Parinati was produced in India.