Parampara (1993) User Reviews

Yash Chopra's direction makes an awful story watchable......

[SumanShakya · 5/10 · 4 December 2013]

"Parampara" was one of the most unknown movies from late Yash Chopra that bombed at the box office. It's a multi-starrer drama based on the family feuds between the affluent Maharajas, led by Thakur Bhavani Singh played by Sunil Dutt. The story to me was quite mediocre which doesn't suggest any time period, is illogical. and becomes quite stupid. Despite a very poor story. the film doesn't become awful but remains a bit entertaining if you skip some of the boring sequences in the second half. Good dialogues, a nice photography, and a good direction from Yash Chopra just adds some grace to this stupid story and makes it pretty watchable. The film also marks debut of Saif Ali Khan who shares short roles with Amir Khan, who both are sadly wasted in the film. Overall, "Parampara" becomes just a watchable film due to Yash Chopra's direction who gives just some life to a very mediocre story. For me it was an OK film but not a memorable one.

Rating: 1 star out of 4

Not Bad

[phirozekassam-29381 · 6/10 · 17 June 2022]

Though The Film Didn't Do Well And Criticised A Lot When Released In Year 1993. But Now After 30 Years If Whatched Today One Will Like The Film. Yash Chopra Made This Film For Outside Producer And That Was The Last. After Making An Good Sensitive Films Like Lamhe Which Was Very Criticised (Now Its Clasic And Good Movie) Yash Chopra Decided To Make An Regular Film And He Didn't Make This Film From His Heart Like Other Films He Made Straight From His Heart. The Dialogue Writer Of This Film Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza Passed Away Before The Release Of This Film.

Seniors overshadow the juniors.....

[manansagit · 6/10 · 14 April 2023]

Parampara (1993) revolves around an age-old enmity between a Thakur (Sunil Dutt) and a tribe leader (Anupam Kher). The Thakur's only son (Vinod Khanna) returns from abroad, and meets and befriends Anupam, much to his father's chagrin. He also gets close to Anupam's sister (Ramya Krishnan) and love blossoms between them. Soon she is pregnant with Vinod's child. In the meantime, Dutt Sr. Arranges his son's marriage with girl from a rich family (Ashwini Bhave) who likes him. Unable to make up his mind, Vinod ends up marrying both the women. Dutt Sr. Comes to know that Ramya is pregnant with Vinod's child, and sends his men to kill everyone. Eventually, everyone including Ramya is killed, except Anupam and the newborn child (Aamir Khan), who was rescued by Ashwini. In retaliation, Anupam attacks Dutt Sr. But is arrested by the police and is sentenced to prison. Vinod, who was away on a business trip, is aghast on what happened and refuses to speak to his father for the rest of his life. He is comforted by Ashwini, and they eventually find love. Soon she gives birth to a son (Saif Ali Khan).

Anupam is released from prison and challenges Dutt Sr. To a duel. Vinod intervenes and accepts the challenge on his father's behalf. On the day of the duel, both take their positions and aim at each other, but Vinod is the one who gets shot. Before dying, he reveals that he never loaded his gun, since he wanted to end this bloodshed. He tells Anupam to take his first son far away from there and raise him in an environment devoid of violence and bloodshed. At Vinod's funeral both Anupam and Dutt Sr. Raise swords before getting separated by Ashwini. Anupam takes Aamir and leaves for good.

Years later, grown-ups Aamir and Saif meet as college students and befriend each other. They are involved in their respective romances with Raveena and Neelam. However, everything changes when Aamir recognizes Dutt Sr. And Saif recognizes Anupam. While the former blames Dutt Sr. For killing his mother (Ramya) while the latter blames Anupam for killing his father (Vinod). The only way to settle matters is a duel. Who will survive????

One of the things which were appreciated about this movie was Yash Chopra's direction. The rest of the subject faced heavy criticism. That's not completely true. Yes, the music was forgettable, but the performances were good. Sunil Dutt was excellent as the grey-shaded Thakur. Vinod Khanna was also very good. Anupam Kher got even more scope than Aamir and Saif, and was brilliant. Aamir and Saif (on debut) sadly looked out of touch, but were decent. Among the ladies, it is Ashwini Bhave who is the standout. Debutant Ramya Krishnan also gives an excellent performance. The other two ladies are hardly there.

Had the dialogues, story and the music been better, this could have been a blockbuster.

Yash Chopra ?????got it awfully wrong...

[ash_rockin87 · 1/10 · 9 February 2008]

a disaster in all sense. with yash chopra behind the lens u expected a mega drama but it turns out to be a damp squid.Corny dialogs about parampara(tradition).the first half see s the oldies in action vinod khanna and sunil dutt. its only in the second half u see the young guns coming.Leads to a conflict between aamir and saif(horrible) after they find out about their past. One movie I'm sure chopra would be embarrassed about.Give it a miss...!

Well talking about the performances Sunil dutt was strictly OK . Vinod khanna his charming self.Aamir was totally wasted in a small role and comes only in the second half,saif well was horrible ,thanks heavens he is an improved actor now.The girls(Neelam,Raveena Tandon) are just there to fill in the running time.

Awful Direction by Yash Chopra!

[ks9290 · 1/10 · 29 September 2010]

Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan....and more than that, a director of caliber of Yash Chopra...and the result turns out to be Parampara...Can't believe it? The movie is based on a tradition in a village where people fight duels by keeping one bullet in their pistol wherein the person who shoots first is the winner. The performances in the film are strictly OK...The film results in a terrible debut for Saif Ali Khan. The songs written by Late Anand Bakshi and the music by maestros Shiv-Hari is nowhere close to their music in Darr or Kabhie-Kabhie. The actresses (four of them) are just fillers in the movie. All in all, an Awful Experience!!

Good film that could of been better.

[Li_85 · 8/10 · 11 May 2009]

I cant believe this film wasn't such a big hit it deserves. The storyline is terrific. 2 generation told story. The first being the senior actors conflict. Sunil Dutt and Vinod Khanna as father and son, where Sunil Dutt is strict on his high status tradition. Vinod Khanna and his friendship with Anupam Kher (Sunil Dutts enemy). Vinod falls in love with Anupam Khers sister Rambha and makes her pregnant but is forced to marry Ashwini. Both give birth to sons. Second generation is Aamir Khan who's mum Rambha dies and lives with Anupam Kher and Saif who lives with his mum and grandpa with a easy rich life. Both start realising they are step brothers and the hatred starts. Great acting by Aamir Khan and Sunil Dutt. Vinod Khanna was alright, Saif Ali Khan was still new at the time and was OK, The girls were fine. Music is decent and the overall movie is entertaining. It could of been better, needs a lot of editing (3hrs 15+) and a few scenes could of been changed around.