In her debut role, Balan portrayed the dignified, soulful Lalita, earning her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.

Even years after its release, Parineeta is studied for its and its ability to adapt classical literature for a modern audience without losing the soul of the source material. It launched the career of Vidya Balan, one of India’s finest actors, and proved that audiences had a massive appetite for high-quality period dramas.

Parineeta (The Married Woman) is a musical romance drama based on the 1914 Bengali novella of the same name by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Set in 1962 Kolkata, the film captures the transition of a city and the timeless struggle between love, social class, and pride. June 10, 2005 Director: Pradeep Sarkar Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Genre: Musical / Period Drama / Romance 2. The Cast and Characters

A poignant track reflecting the pain of separation. 4. Technical Brilliance

A sultry, jazz-influenced track featuring Chitra’s versatile vocals.