Pareeksha
A rickshaw driver risks his livelihood to secure an elite English-medium education and a brighter future for his son.
Overview
A father's relentless pursuit of quality education for his son shines a light on the struggles of the underprivileged.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- compassionate
- grounded
- reflective viewing
- family discussion
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Buchchi's effort to place his son in a private English-medium school exposes the divide between public opportunity and elite education.
The rickshaw driver seeks a better future for Bulbul by stretching his limited resources and status.
The family's goal of private English-medium education is the central measure of advancement and acceptance.
The premise focuses on an ordinary rickshaw driver's work and family struggle in Bihar.
Films like Pareeksha, and why
Nil Battey Sannata
socially conscious drama about inequality, aspiration, and education within contemporary India
I Am Kalam
grounded Indian family drama centered on parental sacrifice and a child's educational future
The White Tiger
emotionally direct drama portraying poverty, dignity, and marginalized people seeking opportunity
Movie Details
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Release Date
- 2020-07-26
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (15)
Cast
- Adil Hussain
- Priyanka Bose
- Shubham Jha
- Sanjay Suri
Common questions
- What is Pareeksha about?
- A rickshaw driver risks his livelihood to secure an elite English-medium education and a brighter future for his son.
- What is Pareeksha like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pareeksha as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pareeksha violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Pareeksha.
- Which films are like Pareeksha?
- Films with a similar feel include Nil Battey Sannata, I Am Kalam, and The White Tiger.
- How long is Pareeksha?
- Pareeksha runs 102 minutes.
