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Parichay

U/A
2h 17m
1972

Audio Languages :

Hindi

Subtitles :

English

Parichay is a 1972 Hindi Drama starring Jeetendra, Jaya Bhaduri, Sanjeev Kumar, Vinod Khanna & others. Ravi tutors five grandchildren of Rai Saheb. It’s a challenging job. He gets close to the eldest child Rama. Her father married without her grandfather's agreement which created a rift between father & son. He died in poverty leaving the children in their grandfather's care. Slowly, Ravi manages to change the children's attitude toward their grandfather & marries Rama.

Details About Parichay Movie :

Movie Released Date
18 Oct 1972
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Twist and Turns
Audio Languages:
  • Hindi
Cast
  • Jeetendra
  • Jaya Bachchan
  • Asrani
  • Sanjeev Kumar
  • Pran
Director
  • Gulzar

Keypoints about Parichay :

1. Total Episode duration: 2h 17m

2. Audio Language: Hindi

About the movie Parichay: A beautiful representation of innocence and subtle love

Parichay is a Hindi comedy movie aimed at a target audience comprising children aged 7 and above. The story is all about an unemployed youth, Ravi, who ends up taking up a teaching job at a remote location at a retired colonel’s home. His responsibility is to manage the colonel’s five spoiled grandchildren and put them back on track. The children are not close to the colonel as they hold him responsible for their father’s death. So, will Ravi succeed in his attempt? Discover what will happen at the end by watching this exciting Hindi movie with many twists and turns.

Parichay movie Release Date on OTT

The comedy movie Parichay was released on 18th October, 1972. It is also streaming on OTT.

Parichay movie plot: Sweet suspense 

An unemployed Ravi ultimately secures a job at retired colonel Rai Saheb’s home, where he is entrusted with managing five boisterous kids. Initially, the children play a lot of pranks on Ravi, who laughs at their mischievousness and tries to strike up a friendship with them. 

The children bond slowly with Ravi as circumstances change and they become respectful towards others. Ravi starts developing feelings for Rama, the eldest sister. In a twist of events, he gets a job in the city and has to go back. So will Ravi ever be able to confess his love to Rama? Will Rai Saheb get them married? To find answers to all these queries, you must watch the movie.

Parichay movie cast and crew 

The Parichay cast comprises Pran as the retired colonel Rai Saheb, Jeetendra as Ravi, Jaya Bhaduri as Rama, Sanjeev Kumar as the children’s father Nilesh, Vinod Khanna as Amit, and Ravi’s friend.

This Hindi children’s film is directed by Gulzar and produced by V. K. Sobti. Gulzar has also written the lyrics of the songs, which are still popular. 

Interesting facts about the movie Parichay 

1. Parichay is reportedly a partial adaptation of the 1965 American movie “Sound of Music”, featuring Julie Andrews, an English actor who portrayed Ravi’s character in the movie. 

2. The film was simultaneously released with Koshish, another Sanjeev Kumar film, where he stars opposite Jaya Bhaduri, unlike in Parichay where he enacts her father’s role.

3. One of the child actors in the movie is Raju Shrestha, who has since established his name in acting.

FAQs about the movie Parichay

Q1. Is Parichay based on a novel?

Ans. It is said to be inspired by a Bengali novel titled “Rangeen Uttarayan”, written by Raj Kumar Maitra. 

Q2. Which song in Parichay received the national film award for best female playback singer?

Ans. The song “Beeti Na Bitayee Raina”, sung by Lata Mangeshkar, won the national film award for best female playback singer of that year. 

Q3. Which Bollywood superstars made special appearances in Parichay?

Ans. Vinod Khanna and Sanjeev Kumar made guest appearances in the movie.

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