Parineeta marked 20 years since its release on June 10, 2025, and has been re-launched in theaters today, August 29, 2025.

Two decades have passed since Parineeta— a movie that introduced us to Vidya Balan, radiant and full of a talent ready to shine.

Two decades later, with the film being re-released, moviegoers are reminded of how Pradeep Sarkar's Parineeta felt like a comforting embrace, set in nostalgic Calcutta in 1962. Amitabh Bachchan's inspiring narration accompanies the unfolding scene of the golden-lit streets of the City of Joy, evoking a Satyajit Ray-like ambiance that strongly recalls a bygone era, filled with love, loss, longing, and reunion.

The main trio—Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, and Sanjay Dutt—excelled in their roles as Shekhar Rai, Lalita, and Girish Sharma, while the supporting cast significantly contributed to the narrative's depth.

Raima Sen portrayed the character of Lalita's (Vidya Balan) lively cousin. Vibrant and slightly whimsical, her persona brought a sense of levity that complemented the seriousness of the central story. Koel's innocence became a burst of energy she radiated whenever she appeared on screen; it made you long for your cousins even more.Start writing your content...

Raima Sen's Infatuation With Sanjay Dutt's Role Girish: "I Truly Had A Crush On Him"

The main love story of Parineeta revolved around Lalita (Vidya Balan), Shekhar (Saif Ali Khan), and Girish (Sanjay Dutt), while Koel's (Raima Sen) unreturned affection for the dashing businessman Girish stirs emotions with its purity.

Her flirtatious looks and the moment the lamp winks and illuminates the space, and there he stands - Koel's Prince Charming, utterly enchanted by his effortless charm.

"It was quite easy, says Raima Sen."