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Piku(2015)

7.3/10
Hindi 135 minstheatrical

Piku is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by Juhi Chaturvedi. The lead cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Irrfan Khan. The story follows a young architect in Delhi who cares for her elderly, hypochondriac father obsessed with his bowel movements. The film is a slice-of-life family drama that balances humor with emotional depth. It received widespread critical acclaim for its screenplay, performances, and realistic portrayal of parent-child relationships. Amitabh Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role. The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹141 crore worldwide. It was released on 8 May 2015.

Filmed In:Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Gujarat
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix, SonyLIV, YouTube (EpicOn)
Theatrical Release
8 May 2015
Director
Shoojit Sircar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

Piku Banerjee is a 30-year-old architect living in Delhi with her eccentric, constipated father Bhashkor. She loves him but is exhausted by his constant health complaints and tantrums. When Bhashkor insists on a road trip to Kolkata to stop the sale of their ancestral home, Piku must go with him. A grumpy taxi driver named Rana is forced to drive them. The journey becomes a chaotic, funny, and emotional ride that changes all their lives.

A father, a daughter, and a road trip.

Film Details

7.3Rating
135Minutes
Hindi Language
UCertificate
Release Date8 May 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InDelhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Gujarat

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Piku

Cast reunions in this film: Deepika Padukone & Amitabh Bachchan (2 films together), Deepika Padukone & Akshay Oberoi (2 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Shoojit Sircar (2 films together), and Amitabh Bachchan & Anupam Roy (2 films together).

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