20 years of Parineeta: Vidya Balan and Rekha's warm hug and kiss steal the spotlight at the re-release event

Twenty years after capturing hearts with its timeless tale of love, friendship, and class divides, Parineeta is back in theatres—and its anniversary celebration was nothing short of star-studded. The re-release event saw Bollywood icons, including the original Zindagani queen Rekha and lead actress Vidya Balan, come together to honor the film’s enduring legacy.

Amid the nostalgia, Vidya and Rekha stole the spotlight with a warm embrace and a gentle kiss, a moment that perfectly celebrated two decades of cinematic magic.


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The film is set to re-release in theatres on August 29, and today’s premiere saw Bollywood stars turn out in full support. From the original Zindagani queen Rekha to lead actress Vidya Balan, along with Dia Mirza, Shreya Ghoshal, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, and many others, popular faces came together to celebrate 20 memorable years of the film.


Many photos and videos from the event are going viral. In one clip, Vidya Balan is seen taking part in the traditional Bengali dance, Dhunuchi Naach, while Rekha lovingly kisses the film’s poster.
Parineeta was the Hindi adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 Bengali novella, with a screenplay by producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film starred Vidya Balan, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, and Dia Mirza. Known for Shantanu Moitra’s soulful music, including hits like Piyu Bole and Raat Hamari Toh, the film captured 1960s Kolkata’s romantic charm. Ahead of its time, it explored patriarchy, class divides, and a woman’s quiet rebellion in love.
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