Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Usamah Harvey The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

rishabanilkumar An absolute masterpiece that paints the true image of women in rural India. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say its one of the best movies to come out of Bollywood in recent times. The fact that this movie has 7.8 rating (as of 7/1/2018) shows you where the standards of the Indian audience is. If more movies like Parched were commended, Bollywood might not come with the crap that kills our brain cells every time we watch it. Superb Acting. Superb Script. And Brilliant direction.

Ben Franklin Right from the opening scene through to the last this was a beautifully shot movie. It was clear that a great deal of attention had been paid to every frame. Although the story, at times is harrowing to watch, the cinematography throughout, was a visual treat, so good I was tempted to watch the movie again with the sound turned down.The acting was also superb, particularly by the lead actresses, of which there were three. The tender scene in the hut where one of them bathes the others wounds was very touching, and shot in a moving way that was in no way gratuitous (as is often the case in Hollywood movies I find).Is it everyone's cup of tea? Definitely not. If you're after non-stop action and violence, then it's not for you, and if you're after a romantic comedy I'd look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a film that is a pleasure to watch, gripping from start to finish, brilliantly acted, and has enough food for thought for ten movies, then you'll love it.

ramkumar-68763 Watched it last night @ sathyam cinemas. Wonderful movie with excellent acting and with a deep social care. This movie showcased every possible ways women are been dominated, not given any chance, importance women education in a most powerful way. Great acting, music and background score was good and deeply sink with the movie. Technically brilliant...But, these movies (I can compare this movie with visarani - Tamil movie base on a social message) failed to educate its audience and make them known about if any possibilities out there to fight against it. It's simply just like placing a hidden camera within someone's home and capturing all anti-social elements and visualizing it to audience. Its more likely an evidence of a crime happening right away. What to do with it?? Can it be played in a court and claim for a change in law or ask to make new laws? nothing... It just makes audience to feel sorry for the women & street boys (in visarani). Overall a good and a must watch. This movie will definitely make a good impact in Indian cinema.

inforaza Parched is a sensitive – but very watchable – female-centric film which explores the lives of 3 Rajasthani village ladies who live in a sexually repressed, patriarchal & abusive society. The film explores their frustrations over not having normal lives and the desire to live life on their terms.The title "Parched" refers to the lives of the 3 ladies which is as "parched" as the arid desert they are living on.MERITS of Parched 1 – A very sensible & sensitive story that is well-executed (you will NEVER feel bored unless you're a MCP moron) 2 – The build-up and pacing of the film is just perfect 3 – The dialogues (in Rajasthani accent) are well-written, incisive, witty and puts the message across pointedly 3 – Parched is bold and does not shy away from bit of nudity and abusive words (which is necessary keeping in mind the rustic nature of the characters) 4 – All the 3 actresses (Radhika Apta, Surveen Chawla & Tannishtha Chatterjee) have acted convincingly with the right expressions, accent and dialogue delivery.You will love to see the uninhibited and friendly interactions between them (esp., the sexual banters). Surveen's totally bindass & uninhibited character is a treat to watch!5 – Brilliant cinematography by Russell Carpenter ("Titanic" fame) 6 - For MCP's out there, you will be taught a lesson - "Pehlae Insaan baanna seekh uske baad Mard." (told by Tannishtha to her son Gulab)7 - Loved hearing the background music.DEMERITS of Parched 1 – Tannishtha regularly talking to an unknown man calling himself "Shahrukh Khan" does not make any sense. That man plays no real role in her life (or in the film).2 – The ending is a touch "escapist" in which it is shown that the ladies decide to live the village and go to the city to start a new life. (It'd have been intelligent to show them living lives on their own terms - and in the village itself) 3 – Kishan is shown as a nice,decent man. But, unfortunately, his good-natured attitude is not properly used in the film.I'd have been happy if he were shown to understand the predicament of the 3 ladies and did some good for them. But no! 4 – I cannot understand the outburst of Surveen Chawla towards Chandan Anand ("Rajesh") when he told her about his plans to take her to the city for more profitable prostitution. Surveen accused him of wanting to be a pimp and take advantage of her.Fact is, Surveen is already a prostitute and does not give any indication of hating the trade. So her outburst is totally misplaced!PS: 1 - Radhika Apte is really flowering into a serious actress. I just love the films she is choosing to act in. They all are very meaningful & watchable ones.Wishing her all the best for the future!2 - After celebrating Pink we are celebrating Parched!When was the last time we saw 2 great female-centric movies in a single year? When?As a man, I'd love to see such female-centric films more and more.