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Paari
Tara is the only daughter of a rich Zamindar in a village and spends her time in the vicinity of nature. One day her childhood friend Ghona comes back from the city. The two indulge in fights initially however once again becomes the best of friends. In the meantime Ghona starts working for Tara's father. As the parents start looking for a suitable match for their only daughter Tara falls prey in the hands of a policeman. The family tries their best to protect their child from this scandal by fixing her marriage with a suitable groom. However the cat is let out of the bag and Tara's family is humiliated. Tara decides to marry the policeman. She tries her best to bring her husband back on track but without success. In the end she is forced to stab him and as a result she is imprisoned. Her husband repents and passes away. Ghona is given the responsibility to take care of Tara by the lawyer.
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Plot Summary
The film revolves around the life and struggles of a woman named Paari. It delves into her personal relationships, societal challenges, and emotional journey. Paari navigates through various complexities of life, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1966, specific detailed critical reception is scarce in easily accessible modern databases. However, films from this era by notable directors like K. S. Gopalakrishnan often explored strong emotional narratives and social themes, which were generally well-received by audiences for their dramatic content and performances.
What Reviewers Say
The film is noted for its strong female lead character.
It explores complex emotional relationships and societal issues prevalent in its time.
The performances, particularly by the lead cast, were a significant aspect of its appeal.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for a film from 1966 is not available.
Awards & Accolades
No specific major awards for 'Paari (1966)' are widely documented in public records.
Fun Fact
Jayalalithaa, who plays the titular role of Paari, was a prominent actress and later became a highly influential politician, serving multiple terms as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
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