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| Directed by | Rudra Jadon |
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| Cinematography | Abhay Balkawade |
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Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani (transl. The story of Paro and Pinaki) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Rudra Jadon.[2] The film stars Eshita Singh and Sanjay Bishnoi.[3][4] Eshita Singh plays the role of Mariyam, a vegetable vendor who is in love with Pinaki, a sewage cleaner played by Sanjay Bishnoi.[5][6] The film follows Pinaki's journey as he tries to find his girlfriend after she goes missing.[7] It also deals with the interfaith romance between Pinaki, a Hindu boy, and Mariyam, a Muslim girl.[8]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Cast[edit | edit source]
- Eshita Singh as Mariyam "Paro"
- Sanjay Bishnoi as Pinaki
- Hanuman Soni as Anwar
- Dhananjay Sardeshpande as Aamir
- Madan Deodhar as Ramdas
- Jagdish Laduram Motha as Aanand
- Sunny Jagdish Motha as Shanta
- Hemant Kadam as Pinaki's father
Music[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Vicky Kaler, Zakir, and Britto Khangchian.[11][12]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Zindagi Jeena Chaundi Aa" | Vicky Kaler | Vicky Kaler, Zakir | Vicky Kaler | 2:06 |
| 2. | "Charkha" | Baba Bulleh Shah, Khuwaja Ghulam Fareed | Britto Khangchian | Rahul Solanki, Aarush Purabiya | 5:04 |
| 3. | "Chan Kithan" | Vicky Kaler | Britto Khangchian | Shailey Bidwaikar | 2:06 |
| 4. | "Aakhari Baari" | Vicky Kaler | Vicky Kaler, Zakir | Vicky Kaler | 2:40 |
| 5. | "Ekla Mat Chhod" | — | Britto Khangchian | Neeraj Aarya | 6:14 |
| Total length: | 18:10 | ||||
Release[edit | edit source]
Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani was released theatrically on 6 February 2026.[13][14]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India wrote, "the storytelling is too undeveloped to realise any of the themes. It's a sensibility and craft issue, not a budget and aesthetic issue. The writing lacks life experience; the sound design is half-baked; the editing is patchy and transition shots are missing (the screen cuts to black if any action requires even the most basic choreography)".[1] Amit Bhatia of ABP Live rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote, "Rudra Jadon’s writing is strong, and the direction is equally effective. No scene feels unnecessary, and the pacing ensures the audience never gets bored."[15][16] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "The direction and screenplay could have been sharper and more cohesive. Certain narrative choices raise questions [...] While it may not achieve the emotional and political heft of a Shyam Benegal film, Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani remains a well-intentioned, compassionate effort, one that may falter in execution".[17] Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The film incorporates themes such as caste discrimination, women’s exploitation, and poverty but fails to present them in a coherent manner. Despite its short runtime, the storytelling lacks clarity, and several ideas remain underdeveloped."[18]
Ekta Gupta of Jagran Prakashan rated the film 3.5/5 stars.[19] A critic from Film Information wrote, "Rudra Jadon’s story offers no novelty whatsoever and is also dull and boring. His screenplay is so weak that the drama just doesn’t move ahead. Although the lovers get separated, the audience simply don’t feel any empathy for the two of them."[8] Farhad Dalal of Popcorn Reviewss wrote, "The editing pattern remains a big drawback here. The style remains choppy, something that is further exposed given that there are no transition scenes along the way. As a result, even the tone of the drama feels jerky, never always allowing you to settle in the drama."[20] Manushri Bajpai of Moneycontrol rated the film 3.5/5.[21]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "'Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani' Movie Review: When Love And Intent Are Not Enough". The Hollywood Reporter India. 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "'पारो पिनाकी की कहानी' का टीजर रिलीज, दिखेगी अनोखी लव स्टोरी". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "'पारो पिनाकी की कहानी' रिव्यू: गटर साफ करने वाले और सब्जी वाली की कहानी, इरादा नेक, पर खा गई मात". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Akhilesh Yadav, Jaya Bachchan, Arvind Kejriwal, among other leaders attend 'Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani' movie screening in Delhi". ANI News. 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani: अरविंद केजरीवाल ने देखी पारो-पिनाकी फिल्म, पूरी टीम को दी बधाई और शुभकामनाएँ". Punjab Kesari (in हिन्दी). 16 December 2025.
- ↑ "'पारो-पिनाकी की कहानी', की स्क्रीनिंग पर पहुंचे केजरीवाल, अहम भूमिका में संजय सिंह की बेटी इशिता". ETV Bharat News (in हिन्दी). 16 December 2025.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani: Arvind Kejriwal watches 'Paro-Pinaki', congratulates filmmakers and extends best wishes". Punjab Kesari. 16 December 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "'PARO PINAKI KI KAHANI' REVIEW | 6 February 2026". Film Information. 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani (2026) Movie Review: A Heartfelt Social Drama That Finds Beauty In Society's Margins". indian.community. 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Cinema is a mirror of society: Punjab CM Mann on 'Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani'". Asianet News. 2 February 2026.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". JioSaavn. 2 February 2026.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Zakir, Britto Khangchian, Vicky Kaler on Apple Music". Apple Music. 2 February 2026.
- ↑ "From Mulk to Paro Pinaki ki Kahani: Eshitta Singh's Return to the Big Screen". Mid-day. 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "फेब्रुवारीत थिएटरमध्ये मनोरंजनाची मेजवाणी, 8 फिल्म होणार रिलीज, तर 3 सिनेमांमध्ये महाक्लॅश". ABP Majha (in मराठी). 31 January 2026.
- ↑ Bhatia, Amit (6 February 2026). "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani: This Is The Real Saiyaara, A Love Story That Hits Your Soul". ABP Live.
- ↑ भाटिया, अमित (6 February 2026). "ये है असली सैयारा, दिल छू लेगी ये फिल्म". ABP News (in हिन्दी).
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani Review: A Different Romance | Filmfare.com". Filmfare. 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani Movie Review: A sincere story undone by chaotic storytelling". The Times of India. 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani Review: सिनेमा नहीं, एक सबक... क्यों हटकर है पारो और पिनाकी की कहानी? - paro pinaki ki kahani review eshita singh and sanjay bishnoi starrer love story break your heart in pieces". Jagran Prakashan (in हिन्दी). 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani Movie Review - Strong Performances Elevate A Flawed But Important Social Drama!". Popcorn Reviewss. 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani: रोमांस नहीं बल्कि जिंदगी के कड़वे सच से रूबरू कराती है 'पारो पिनाकी की कहानी'". Moneycontrol (in हिन्दी). 6 February 2026.