Parichay (film)

Parichay is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Gulzar. It is loosely inspired by the novel The Sound of Music by Maria von Trapp, and follows the story of a young man, Ravi (Jeetendra), who takes on the challenging role of tutoring five unruly grandchildren of a stern and widowed grandfather, Rai Saheb (Pran).

Ravi, a graduate in music, is hired by Rai Saheb to bring discipline and education to his grandchildren after numerous tutors have failed. The children – Rama (Baby Farida), Raju (Raju Shrestha), Chutki (Sonu), Nanhe (Master Amit), and Pinky (Tina Ambani, credited as Tina Munim) – are initially resistant and mischievous, making Ravi's task exceedingly difficult.

As Ravi perseveres, he uses unconventional methods, including music, to connect with the children and gradually earn their trust and affection. He also discovers the tragic circumstances surrounding their parents' deaths, which have contributed to their rebellious behavior.

The film explores themes of family, loss, healing, and the transformative power of education and empathy. Jaya Bhaduri stars as Rama, a young woman who works at the local post office and provides support to Ravi as he navigates his challenging position. Her character eventually becomes intertwined with the family and helps Ravi bring about positive change.

The music for Parichay was composed by R. D. Burman, with lyrics by Gulzar. The film's soundtrack includes popular songs such as "Beeti Na Bitai Raina," "Musafir Hoon Yaaron," and "Sa Re Ke Sa."

Parichay was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. It received several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (R. D. Burman) and the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer (Bhupinder Singh for "Beeti Na Bitai Raina").