Pinjar (film)

Pinjar Hindi , Urdu , Punjabi EnglishThe Skeleton is a 2003 Indian period drama film directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi. The movie is about the HinduMuslim problems during the partition of India. The film is based on a Punjabi novel of the same name, written by Amrita Pritam. Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpai and Sanjay Suri are in the lead roles. Besides critical acclaim, the film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.

It is clear that Rashid is drawn to Puro and would do anything for her. One night, Puro manages to escape and return to her parents. Her parents woefully turn away their daughter, explaining that if Puro were to stay, Rashids extended Muslim clan would slaughter everyone. Left with no support, Puro returns to Rashid who is wellaware of Puros escape he knew she wouldnt be let in by her parents and had been waiting for her nearby. After a few months, Puros family marries their son Trilok to Ramchands younger sister, Lajjo while Rajjo is married off to Ramchands cousin. Meanwhile Rashid marries Puro Hamida, they adopt a child,found on the road, and treats him with much affection and love. But when the village people come to know that the child belonged to a Hindu background, they take him away from the couple.The British colonialists leave India and the subcontinent reels under the effects of partition. Ramchands uncle, cousin and Rajjo leave for India and are safe. Ramchand, his parents and Lajjo are caught in the riots. Ramchand hurriedly leaves to India with his younger sister and mother his father is already missing. Shortly after, Lajjo is kidnapped by thugs. Puro meets Ramchand, who woefully tells her of Lajjos situation. Puro finds Lajjo and helps her escape with Rashids assistance. They send Lajjo to Lahore where Trilok and Ramchand come to receive her. ........

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