Vidya Balan, one of Bollywood’s most talented actresses, recently hit a big milestone in her film career – 20 years in Hindi films! She made her debut with Parineeta, directed by Pradeep Sarkar (debut). Vidhu Vinod Chopra gave the screenplay to the movie. Now, guess what? The movie is all set for a comeback! It’s ready for re-release on August 29, 2025, to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
When Parineeta first released, it did pretty well at the box office, but over time it’s become a classic and favourite for many. It even won a bunch of awards, including the National Award for Best Debut Direction.
The movie also features Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Raima Sen, Dia Mirza and Rekha in a special song appearance. If you missed it the first time, or just want to see it again, this is a great chance to watch it on the big screen. But heads up, it’s only playing at PVR and INOX cinemas, and for just a week. Oh, and here’s a cool bit: this is the first time the film has been fully restored in stunning 8K resolution.