'Parineeta' re-release: Restored version of Vidya Balan-starrer to be out on THIS date

Fans of Parineeta have something to rejoice. The Vidhu Vinod Chopra film, starring Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan, will be re-released in restored form on August 29. The announcement was made by PVR INOX and Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films on Wednesday.

The film, set in 1960s Kolkata, explores a complicated relationship drama that's based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic 1914 Bengali novella of the same name, adapted by screenwriter and filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar. The re-release will mark the film's 20th anniversary.

"It's more than just a film — it's a journey of love, elegance, and soulful music," said Chopra in a statement. "Every frame carries its own emotion, evolving with the story in a way that touches something deep within. And now, in the restored and remastered 8k version, the visuals are even richer and the beautiful locations even more beautiful. I am so proud of Pradeep Sarkar for the way he made this film, the way he captured the grandeur of old Kolkata and infused it with timeless beauty that still lingers."

For Vidya Balan, the film holds a special place in her heart, since it launched her entry in Hindi cinema. In a statement, she said: "Parineeta is where it all began... Every frame of the film carries a piece of my heart, and I'll forever be grateful to Pradeep da (my Dada) and Mr Vinod Chopra for believing in me. I owe so much of who I am as an actor to this film. Even after all these years, people remember the film, the songs, and how it made them feel. People say every frame in the film is like a painting and that is Pradeep Sarkar's magic So I do hope people and the new generation discover old-world love through 'Parineeta',"

Aside from Vidya Balan, the film has Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Dia Mirza, and Raima Sen, among others, in integral roles.