Parinda

Plot

The story revolves around two brothers, Kishen (Jackie Shroff) and Karan (Anil Kapoor), who have spent their childhood growing up alone on the streets of Mumbai. In order for Karan to have a better upbringing and education, Kishen joins Anna Seth (Nana Patekar). Anna owns an oil factory, but it is a mere prop used to cover up his dealings within the underworld. Karan is unaware of the fact that his brother is working for a gang. Inspector Prakash (Anupam Kher), Karan's best friend, is aware of Anna's gang activities and wants to bring him to justice. Anna knows that Karan and Prakash are best friends, so he sets up the murder of Prakash when Prakash and Karan are supposed to meet after Karan's arrival from America. Karan witnesses the murder of his friend Prakash, who dies in his arms.

Karan is devastated by the happenings, and is even more shocked to learn that Kishen is a gangster working for Anna, the man responsible for Prakash's murder. Iqbal, who is friends with Karan, though crippled he keeps all the information of the underworld. This very knowledge is a threat to life, since Abdul (one of the three killers of Prakash) is wary of Iqbal. Iqbal briefs Karan about all the internal information of Anna's Gang and his rival gang led by Musa. Determined Karan resolves for revenge.

Karan goes to join Anna's gang. Anna wanting to weigh his credibility, locks him with Iqbal and can come out only after killing him. Anna is sure that Karan won't be able to kill Iqbal. Iqbal then shoots himself so that Karan can execute his plan without any guilt. To everyone else's surprise it appears that Karan has killed Iqbal and he becomes a part of Anna's gang.

Kishen is very disappointed since he wanted his brother to lead a normal life, but is not able to deter Karan from his motives. With the help of Musa, Karan is able to eliminate all the three killers of Prakash. By playing off one gang against the other, he hopes to exterminate both of them at the same time. In a desperate attempt to get Karan away from it all, Kishen gets him married to Paro (Madhuri Dixit). But when the couple is brutally killed on their wedding night, Kishen is out for revenge against Anna Seth. Kishen finally kills Anna and lits the pyres of Karan and his wife.

Cast

Production

The film was initially named Kabutarkhana. Anna Seth, the role played by Nana Patekar, was supposed to be played by Anupam Kher. The role of Kishen which was played by Jackie Shroff, was originally meant to be played by Naseeruddin Shah and Nana Patekar. The song Kitni Hai Pyari Pyari Dosti also has singer Shaan's voice in it. This happens to be his debut song in a Bollywood film, where he sings only a single line. The movie was "blockbuster" and was promoted as "The most powerful film of the year 1989".

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Rahul Dev Burman, using the voices of Asha Bhosle and Suresh Wadkar. Lyrics are penned by Khurshid Hallauri.

Track listing

Tume Se Milke was same tune as Leo Sayer's "When I Need You"

Accolades

At the 35th Filmfare Awards, Parinda managed to win five awards from an additional six nominations. This film also won two National Film Awards in 1990.