''Parinay'' (literally ''Espousal'') is a 1974

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-language film directed by Kantilal Rathod and produced by Samantar Chitra. The film starred

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and

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, with

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, Dinesh Thakur, Preeti Ganguly and T.P. Jain in the supporting cast. Released on 1 January 1974, this film was associated with

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(known as "The Gramophone Company of India Limited" at that time). The screenplay was by Rathod and Shukla, whereas the cinematography was by K. K. Mahajan. Written by the trio of Vinay Shukla, Rathod and

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, ''Parinay'' won the 1974

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(known as the "Rajat Kamal Special Award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration" at that time) presented by the

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(DFF). The DFF also gave Samantar Chitra Private Limited a ''Rajat Kamal'' (Silver Lotus), , and a certificate; Rathod got a ''Rajat Kamal'', , and a certificate. Azmi and Sharma got a medallion each by the DFF.

Cast

* Dinesh Thakur * Preeti Ganguly * T.P. Jain *

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as Narrator

Plot

Ram, an idealist, has one ambition to do something good for his village. Rekha, a rich girl, falls in love with Ram and takes up a job as a tour guide in the city so that they can be together.

Soundtrack

Jaidev was the music director; Anup Jalota,

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and

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were the singers. The lyricists were Ramanand Sharma and Naqsh Lyallpuri. The most popular song of the film, Jaise Suraj Ki Garmi Se, was sung by Sharma bandhu.

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* 1974 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s Indian films Best Film on National Integration National Film Award winners {{1970s-Hindi-film-stub

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