Parinda

Parinda

Year: 1989

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Hindi

CrimeDramaAction

Brothers Kishan and Karan are raised in Bombay. Karan departs for studies in America, while Kishan becomes entangled in the criminal world, serving the drug lord Anna Seth. Upon Karan’s return to Bombay, Kishan strives to shield his brother from the underworld, but events spiral beyond his control.

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Timeline & Setting – Parinda (1989)

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Location

Bombay

Set in Bombay's crowded streets, chawls, and industrial districts, the story unfolds amid a city's blend of opportunity and peril. Anna Seth's oil factory front reveals how legitimate businesses shield criminal activity within this urban landscape. The metropolis's chaotic energy heightens the tension between loyalty, crime, and justice.

🏙️ Urban backdrop 🏭 Industrial zones 🌊 Coastal metropolis

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Main Characters – Parinda (1989)

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Karan Choudhary – Anil Kapoor

Orphaned and educated abroad, Karan returns to Bombay to reconcile with his brother’s world while pursuing justice for Prakash. He navigates a dangerous double life, feigning allegiance to Anna to expose the gang’s crimes, and he falls for Paro along the way.

🧠 Strategic ❤️ Romantic 🥊 Determined

Kishan Choudhary – Jackie Shroff

Karan’s brother who works for Anna’s empire. Fiercely loyal, he protects his sibling even as the criminal world pulls them apart, and he eventually acts to avenge Prakash by ending Anna’s tyranny.

🛡️ Loyal 🕳️ Menacing 🔥 Vengeful

Anna Seth – Nana Patekar

Criminal kingpin who runs an oil-front business and orchestrates violence to maintain power. He manipulates Karan and Kishan, testing loyalties and unleashing ruthless action to safeguard his empire.

🕷️ Boss 💰 Corrupt ⚔️ Ruthless

Paromita 'Paro' Nair – Madhuri Dixit

Paro, Prakash’s sister and Karan’s childhood friend, becomes a central love interest who suspects Karan’s involvement in Prakash’s death. Her relationship with Karan intensifies the tragedy as the couple marries and faces brutal consequences.

💔 Romantic 👮 Loyal 🕊️ Compassionate

Inspector Prakash Nair – Anupam Kher

Karan’s ally in the police who knows Anna’s criminal nature but is unable to arrest him without evidence. He is killed during a reunion with Karan as Anna’s plan to silence him succeeds.

👮 Duty 🔎 Insight 💔 Victim

Abdul – Suresh Oberoi

Anna’s associate who is involved in the murders of Prakash and others; his coercive tactics test Karan’s resolve as he navigates the criminal web.

🧪 Manipulative 🔪 Dangerous 💣 Criminal

Musa – Tom Alter

A key underworld figure who initially aligns with Anna but later aids Karan in a crucial plan to outmaneuver the boss, playing a pivotal role in the scheme.

🤝 Ally 🧭 Informant 🕹️ Strategist

Rama Reddy – Kamal Chopra

Anna’s aide who is abducted by Karan to deceive Anna; his demise at Anna’s orders marks one of the film’s brutal pivots.

🗡️ Instrument 🕵️‍♂️ Target 🧩 Catalyst

Iqbal – Sameer Kakkar

Anna’s former messenger who reveals the truth about Anna’s involvement in Prakash’s death, intensifying the tension and Karan’s new path.

💬 Informant 🧭 Catalyst 🗝️ Key

Francis – Shivkumar Subramaniam

Anna’s gunman who accompanies Karan on missions and becomes a casualty of the power struggle as Karan ascends his plan toward vengeance.

🔫 Enforcer ⚡ Villain 🗡️ Challenger

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Major Themes – Parinda (1989)

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🕵️ Crime & Loyalty

Crime drives the plot as a gangster’s empire collides with family ties and personal vows. Karan infiltrates Anna’s network to uncover the truth and avenge Prakash’s murder, testing his loyalties at every turn. The underworld’s code mutes moral lines, revealing how devotion to kin can collide with justice.

💔 Love & Betrayal

Paro’s bond with Karan deepens under the weight of murder and manipulation. Their romance is tested by suspicion, as Paro believes Karan may be responsible for Prakash’s death. Love becomes a weapon that both complicates and motivates the fight against crime.

🔥 Revenge

Revenge propels Karan’s double game, driving him to dismantle Anna’s operation from within. The pursuit of vengeance leads to escalating violence and a cascade of betrayals across both police and gang factions. The finale underscores how vengeance exacts a toll on everyone involved.

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