Anna, a psychotic don, rules the Mumbai underworld with cold blooded ruthlessness. Foremost among his gang of loyal commandants is Kishen, whom Anna took under his wing when both were young boys roaming Mumbai’s unforgiving streets. The gang’s illegal activities,operated under the guise of an oil processing mill, has come under severe pressure from Inspector Prakash, who conducts several raids on them. Kishen has shielded his younger brother Karan from his illegal activities by sending him to college abroad. Upon completing his studies, an unknowing Karan returns to the city, brimming with youthful optimism, after several years of separation from his brother and from the love of his life, Prakash’s sister, Paro. Unfortunately, on the very first evening of his return, Karan witnesses Prakash’s death at the hands of Anna’s gang and becomes aware of the true nature of his brother’s activities. Karan decides to avenge Prakash’s death by joining Anna’s gang and destroying it from within. However, Karan’s decision throws him into a vortex of violence that can only possibly end when it has consumed him and all those who love him
The soundtrack of Parinda was composed by R. D. Burman and its lyrics were written by Khurshid Hallauri.