Paa(2009)
Paa is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by R. Balki. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan in lead roles. The story centers on Auro, a 12-year-old boy with progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes rapid aging. He lives with his mother Vidya, unaware that his father is a rising politician named Amol Arte. The film explores themes of family, forgiveness, and unconditional love. Amitabh Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance. The film also won National Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Make-up Artist. It was released worldwide on 4 December 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 4 May 2010
- Theatrical Release
- 4 December 2009
- Director
- R. Balki
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Auro is a 12-year-old boy who looks like an old man because of a rare disease. He lives happily with his mother. When he meets a politician named Amol, he discovers that Amol is his father. Auro must bring his parents together before his time runs out.
“A very rare father-son son-father story”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Paa
Cast reunions in this film: Amitabh Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan (9 films together), Paresh Rawal & Amitabh Bachchan (8 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & R. Balki (4 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bachchan (4 films together), P. C. Sreeram & R. Balki (3 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Abhishek Bachchan (3 films together).
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'.