Paa(2009)
Hindi133 mins
Paa (2009) is a 133-minute Hindi film directed by R. Balki. Starring Arundathi Nag, Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan. With an audience rating of 6.8/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Paa stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2009.
Director:R. Balki
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 4 May 2010
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 4 May 2010
- Theatrical Release
- 4 December 2009
- Director
- R. Balki
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Auro is a cheerful 13-year-old boy with a rare aging condition that makes him look much older. He lives with his mother, a doctor. The story explores his unique relationship with his father, a young and idealistic politician, focusing on their special bond.
“A boy with an old face, a father who doesn't know him.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
133Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date4 December 2009
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- Amitabh Bachchan's makeup for Auro took over four hours to apply each day, using prosthetic pieces made by Hollywood artist Christien Tinsley.
- The film's working title was 'Bum Chik Chik Bum', a playful phrase Auro says in the movie.
- Director R. Balki cast his wife, actress Gauri Shinde, in a cameo as a school teacher.
- Abhishek Bachchan, who plays the father, is Amitabh Bachchan's real-life son, reversing their on-screen relationship.
- The film was partly shot at a real school in Mumbai, with students appearing as background actors.
- Auro's distinctive voice was created by Amitabh Bachchan pitching his own voice higher in post-production.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a rare playback singing credit for Amitabh Bachchan on the song 'Mere Paa'.