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Pinjar (2003) is a Bollywood period drama film directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, based on the Punjabi novel Pinjar by Amrita Pritam. Set during the turbulent time of the Partition of India in 1947, the story follows Puro, a young Hindu woman who is abducted by a Muslim man named Rashid due to an old family feud. As the horrors of partition unfold, Puro’s journey explores deep themes of identity, honor, and resilience as she finds herself caught between love, loss, and societal expectations.

Star Cast:

• Urmila Matondkar as Puro
• Manoj Bajpayee as Rashid
• Sanjay Suri as Ramchand (Puro’s fiancé)
• Sandali Sinha as Lajjo (Puro’s sister-in-law)
• Priyanshu Chatterjee as Trilok (Puro’s brother)
• Isha Koppikar in a supporting role