PINJAR is that rare Hindi film which outshines its stellar cast. And considering the film employs some highly respected actors, this is no mean feat. A tightly woven plot, multilayered cinematography, remarkable acting and a richly resonant soundtrack are features PINJAR shares with all good films. Lifting the film above average is the fact that it has a soul.
“Unlike other Bollywood films dealing with Partition, however, PINJAR remains focused on the tragedy of the people affected by the event. There’s no political gimmickry, anti-Pakistan sloganeering or nationalistic rhetoric.
“Unlike the smash hit GADAR – EK PREM KATHA, which was also based on Partition, the director of PINJAR refrains from exploiting the riot scenes for their incendiary value.
“The few scenes that depict violence are thankfully short and the interplay of various characters is handled with great sensitivity. In the hands of a less talented director, the film could easily have become melodramatic and pedagogical rather than poignant.
“Remembered largely for her brazen dancing and a bimboid paucity of clothes, Matondkar surprises with a superlative performance as the tortured Puro. She is ably aided by her co-stars, especially Bajpai and Suri, but watching PINJAR, one tends to forget that these are actors in the first place.”
I absolutely loved this movie.
I am not at all a fan of Urmila but I must compliment her on her work in this movie :-)
Manoj Bajpai was excellent, like always.
Loved how they re-created the old India/Pakistan (during partition)
I loved the dresses, simple and fully covered.
Loved the music
DOn't watch many Bollywood movies, am glad I decided to see this one though :)
i loved this movie.. i think im gonna have to get it on dvd again... i simply love bajpai, suri and priyanshu... they are all very natural actors.. i wasnt a huge fan of urmila but she was amazing in the movie.. id watch it again and recommend it to non-bollywood film watchers for sure