Who exposed Mumbai’s underbelly to entire world? Was it RGV? No, it was Vidhu Vinod Chopra. FTII graduate Vidhu made a name for himself with award winning short films and critically acclaimed Khamosh when he decided to shun his comfort zone and explore the darker alleys of Bombay in its true shade. Landmark film Parinda starring Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dikshit was the outcome.
Parinda is a story of two brothers – Karan and Kishan and a mafia-lord Anna. Kishan works for Anna but have managed to isolate his young brother Karan from the mess. Karan however gets involved when his best friend, a cop, is brutally in his arms on behest of Anna. He decides to finish this business. He decides to be a mole and joins Anna’s gang. What lies further is an intense tale that tests relationships and character.
USP of Parinda is the intense story and brilliant presentation. Editing by Renu Saluja and Music by RD Burman complements Binod Pradhan’s cinematography. The scene in which Anupam Kher is killed is one of the iconic impressions of the era. Nana Patekar who also contributes in story brings out one of the finest performances of his life. His adaptation of a brutal mafia lord reflected many times in coming years. The brutality expressed through eyes have no parallel. Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor too gave performances of their life. Madhuri did an apt act.
A cult classic, Parinda will be remembered long – for content, for performance and for technical brilliance. How many films have managed that in Bollywood?
Written By: Sujoy Ghosh
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