The re-release of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "Parineeta" brought together the film's team, including Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, and Shreya Ghoshal. The event was held to celebrate 20 years of Parineeta.
Vidya Balan, who made her Bollywood debut with "Parineeta," expressed her gratitude for the film. She acknowledged the film's significant role in shaping her career as an actor. She hopes the new generation will discover old-world love through "Parineeta".
A heartwarming moment at the event captured Vidya Balan's touching tribute to veteran actor Rekha. Vidya was seen touching Rekha's feet, showing her deep respect, followed by a heartfelt hug. The interaction between the two icons was widely shared and admired on social media.
Videos circulating online also showed Vidya Balan and Shreya Ghoshal singing "Piyu Bole" together, accompanied by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
"Parineeta," based on the Bengali novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, originally starred Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan, and Sanjay Dutt. The film is known for its music by Shantanu Moitra, including songs like "Piyu Bole" and "Kasto Mazza". The film is remembered for its portrayal of class differences, family pressure, and the strength of a woman in love.