Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan’s Parineeta is all set to re-release in the theatres after two decades in a newly restored version. The audience will relive the film’s enduring charm like never before in the 8K restored version by Prasad Film Labs.
However, the makers have recently released a brand new trailer of the film in the 8k restored version to mark the moment, creating a buzz among the fans. The latest trailer offers a glimpse of the visual splendour and emotional depth that defined Parineeta as a classic. The trailer is already making waves and has struck an emotional chord with cinephiles.
Vidya Balan has recently recalled the film’s famous song Piyu Bole and the lasting impact it has left. 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 actress has also reflected on the trailer and said, “Watching the trailer now, that melody brought back memories… the shooting of 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’!! …”
She continued, “Haha… I guess I wasn’t aware of the camera; I was just living those moments. I truly couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful debut. That kind of purity… the magic of a 1st… Uff, Parineeta is full of that because it marked the 1st for many of us… and that’s something I’ll always hold close.”
Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt has talked about his first Bengali character character Girish Sharma and reflected on his excitement.
He shared, “I love Bengali culture. Girish was a quiet guy, but there’s a lot going on underneath, and I really connected with that. 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.”
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The actor also reviews 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.”
The restored version of Parineeta will be re-released in select PVR INOX cinemas across India for one week starting from August 29, 2025.
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