Parineeta trailer: Vidya Balan-starrer restored in 8K ahead of re-release

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The makers of the film 'Parineeta' surprised fans by re-releasing a new trailer for the film. This time, it has been restored in 8K to elevate its cinematic appeal. The new trailer came ahead of the film's re-release in theatres after 20 years since it first hit theatres.'Parineeta' marked actor Vidya Balan's debut in the Indian film industry. It also featured Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles. Even after two decades, the trailer retains the original charm of the film with its music, powerful performances and strong narrative. advertisementIn a statement, Balan earlier spoke about the film's hit song, 'Piyu Bole'. She said, "I remember listening to 'Piyu Bole' for the first time; even then, I knew it was something special. There was a softness to it, a kind of innocence that I guess mirrored how I was feeling at the time - new, unsure, and quietly hopeful."
The actor shared her thoughts on the trailer and said, "Watching the trailer now, that melody brought back memories...shooting the scenes with (Dada) Pradeep Da, screaming instructions from behind the monitor and how he'd act out moments and expect us to follow. His walk as a woman in my scenes always cracked me up... I'd be like, 'Dada, you don't need to teach me how to walk!' Haha... I guess I wasn't aware of the camera; I was just living those moments."The 46-year-old expressed that she couldn't have asked for a more beautiful debut. "That kind of purity... the magic of a first... Uff, Parineeta is full of that because it marked the first for many of us... and that's something I'll always hold close," she added.Sanjay Dutt also spoke about his character and said, "Girish was my first Bengali character, and I was very happy to play it. I love the Bengali culture. Girish was a quiet guy, but a lot was going on underneath, and I really connected with that."The actor also recalled his experience of working with the director and producer of the film. "Pradeep Dada was solid; he was always there to guide me through every beat of the script. I love him and miss him. I was happy that Vinod offered me the film, as I have had a very successful association with him. He is family. Some scenes might look simple now, but they weren't easy at all. "He further talked about the trailer and said, "Watching the trailer today brought everything back twenty years later. 'Parineeta' was never just another film for me. It was made with a lot of heart and a lot of love, and that's why even two decades on, it has a special place in everyone's heart."advertisementThe restored version of 'Parineeta' will be screened in select PVR INOX cinemas across India for only a week starting August 29, 2025.'Parineeta' is based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1914 Bengali novel. It was directed by Pradeep Sarkar and backed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.- Ends
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