Parvarish

Parvarish

Year: 1977

Runtime: 162 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Manmohan Desai

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A dedicated police officer raises the son of a notorious bandit as his own. A miscommunication causes his biological son to believe he is the bandit's child, leading him to a secret criminal life, while the adopted boy matures into a police officer, setting up a dramatic clash of loyalty and destiny.

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Timeline & Setting – Parvarish (1977)

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Time period

1943–1977

The story begins in 1943, during British rule, and spans decades to culminate in 1977. It traces the shift from wartime and colonial oppression to independent India, followed by the turbulent 1970s. The timeline highlights how loyalties and families endure through changing political landscapes.

Location

India

Parvarish unfolds across India, rooted in police and outlaw dynamics. The story moves through urban centers and rural backdrops as the lives of police, bandits, and orphans intersect. The setting reflects post-colonial India’s social divides and the blurred lines between lawmen and criminals.

🇮🇳 Indian Setting

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Main Characters – Parvarish (1977)

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Amit (Amitabh Bachchan)

A principled police inspector who embodies honesty and resolve. Raised by Shamsher as Mangal’s son, he carries a sense of justice beyond bloodlines. His later loss and regain of sight become a catalyst for uncovering Kishen’s crimes and steering the case toward truth and reconciliation.

👤 Noble 🎯 Justice ❤️ Family

Kishen (Vinod Khanna)

A dual-natured son of Shamsher’s chosen, Kishen leads a double life as a teacher for blind children and a smuggler for Mangal’s gang. His guilt and gradual realization of his true heritage drive his acts of repentance and his alliance with Amit.

🌀 Dual Life 💔 Conflict

Shamsher Singh (Shammi Kapoor)

An upright DSP who raises Mangal’s infant son, embodying paternal devotion and duty. He fearlessly confronts his own family’s crimes while guiding the brothers toward justice, even at great personal cost.

🛡️ Guardian 🏛️ Authority

Mangal Singh (Amjad Khan)

Infamous bandit whose influence spans generations. His strategic mind and ruthless actions drive the conflict, including the murder of Neetu and Shabbo’s parents and the pursuit of his imprisoned son’s destiny.

🗡️ Bandit 🔥 Father figure

Neetu (Neetu Singh)

A plucky orphan who, with her sister Shabbo, falls for the two brothers while seeking a straight path. Her courage and compassion anchor a hopeful arc toward a better life after crime.

🌟 Hope 💫 Pair

Shabbo

Neetu’s sister, equally fearless and mischievous, who discovers love and loyalty amid danger. She shares the sisters’ resolve to reform and plays a key role in the film’s emotional beat.

🎀 Bold 🧭 Faithful

Supremo (Kader Khan)

The shadowy boss who commands Mangal’s gang and serves as the final antagonist. His capture of Shamsher completes the villain arc and propels the climax toward resolution.

👑 Power 🗝️ Boss

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Major Themes – Parvarish (1977)

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🧬 Legacy & Family

The film centers on bloodlines and fostered bonds as Amit and Kishen grow up under different fatherhood. The revelation of true parentage tests affection, loyalty, and identity, showing how love and duty transgress biological ties. It frames family not just by blood but by care, shaping choices.

🔎 Identity & Redemption

Kishen’s self-image is torn by his lineage and criminal life, while Amit’s hidden paternity drives his moral choices. The brothers’ evolving identities drive the plot toward reconciliation, repentance, and justice.

⚖️ Duty vs Morality

The protagonists navigate the line between law enforcement and family obligation. The pursuit of Supremo pits personal loyalties against the law, forcing characters to choose between revenge, forgiveness, and the greater good.

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