Screenplay & Direction: Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi Based on novel “Pinjar” by Amrita Pritam Cast: Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, Sanjay Suri, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Isha Koppikar, Sandali Sinha, Lillete Dubey, Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Farida Jalal Cinematography: Santosh Thundiyil Music: Uttam Singh Lyrics: Gulzar Released in 2003, "Pinjar" is a poignant period drama that brings to life Amrita Pritam's classic novel of the same name. Directed by Dr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, the film is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Partition of India in 1947. Despite its compelling narrative and powerful performances, "Pinjar" remains an underrated gem.