Urmila Matondkar on 18 years of Pinjar: Wondering if the situation of women has actually changed

Actor turned politician Urmila Matondkar reminisced taking part in the lead in Amrita Pritam's timeless traditional 'Pinjar' that clocked 18 years of its launch on Sunday (October 24). Marking the 18th anniversary of her National Award-winning movie that was primarily based on a social novel of the identical identify by Amrita Pritam, Urmila additionally contemplated the query of whether or not the "situation of women has actually changed for any better or do they still struggle through the mindset of a rigid society."

The film launched in 2003 is broadly thought of one of the excellent works of Indian fiction set throughout the interval of the Partition of India. The story of the film revolves round 'Puro' (Urmila), getting ready to wed a person of her dad and mom' alternative when she turns into the harmless sufferer of an unresolved feud between households and is kidnapped and held captive by a younger Muslim man- Rashid (Manoj) who's an enemy of her father.

Urmila Matondkar took to Twitter and stated, "18 years of playing "Puro(*18*)Pinjar". Can't help but wonder even though things look apparently changed,if the situation of women has actually changed for any better or do they still struggle through the mindset of a rigid society. What do u think?"

Pinjar gained the National Film Award for finest characteristic movie on nationwide integration. Bajpayee additionally gained a National Award– particular jury award–for his efficiency in the film. This was the actor’s second National Award after his 1998 breakthrough Satya.

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Set in the time of the 1947 partition of India, 'Pinjar' starred Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, and Sanjay Suri in the lead roles. Besides important acclaim, the movie additionally gained the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.

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-with ANI inputs