Hindi Parineeta (1953)

Parineeta, released in 1953, is a classic Indian film directed by Bimal Roy, a name synonymous with the golden era of Indian cinema. The movie is an adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 Bengali novella of the same name, which translates to “The Married Woman.” It stars Ashok Kumar and Meena Kumari in lead roles, showcasing a poignant tale of love and societal norms. The narrative revolves around the life of Lalita (played by Meena Kumari) and her love interest Shekhar (played by Ashok Kumar), set against the backdrop of early 20th century Calcutta.

The music for Parineeta was composed by the talented Manna Dey & Arun Mukherjee, with lyrics penned by Bharat Vyas. The film’s soundtrack, which plays a crucial role in accentuating the emotional depth of the narrative, features the voices of notable singers such as Geeta Dutt and Manna Dey. The songs from the movie, including hits like “Chali Radhe Rani,” “Chand Hai Wohi,” and “Tum Yaad Aa Rahe” have left a lasting impact on Indian cinema and continue to be celebrated for their lyrical beauty and melodic richness. The movie won 1954 Filmfare award, for various categories. The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹60 lakh (equivalent to ₹63 crore or US$7.6 million in 2023) worldwide at the box office.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Parineeta sung by Geeta Dutt, Asha Bhosle and Manna Dey, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Parineeta movie song lyrics below.