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Gippi(2013)

6.4/10
Hindi•95 mins•theatrical•

Gippi is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language teen drama film directed by Sonam Nair. The lead cast includes Riya Vij, Divya Dutta, Taaha Shah, and Arbaz Kadwani. The story follows an overweight 14-year-old girl who faces daily bullying at school and struggles with low self-esteem. She decides to run for school head girl against the popular mean girl, which forces her to confront her insecurities. The film is produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions and is noted for its positive message about body image and self-acceptance. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its honest portrayal of teenage struggles. Gippi was released in theaters on May 10, 2013.

Director:Sonam Nair
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
10 May 2013
Director
Sonam Nair
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A 14-year-old overweight girl named Gippi is bullied every day at school. She wants to be accepted and loved. When she decides to run for school head girl, she must face her biggest bully and learn to love herself. With the help of a new friend, she discovers that true beauty comes from within.

“Love yourself, no matter what.”

Film Details

6.4Rating
95Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 May 2013
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshiplove
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Pankaj DheerActor
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Divya Dutta, Actor in Gippi
Divya DuttaPappi
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Taaha ShahArjun
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Riya VijActor
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Taha Shah BadusshaAanchal
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Vishal–ShekharMusic Composer
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Sonam NairDirector
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Trivia

  • The film was produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, known for big-budget films, making this a rare small-scale, realistic project for them.
  • Actress Riya Vij, who played Gippi, was a newcomer and not a professional actor before this film.
  • The movie's title 'Gippi' is a playful nickname often given to plump or chubby individuals in North India.
  • It was one of the first Hindi films to be released directly on Disney's television channel in India, rather than in cinemas first.
  • Director Sonam Nair is the granddaughter of veteran Hindi film director and screenwriter, Inder Raj Anand.
  • The film features a cameo by actor Varun Dhawan, who was a rising star at the time, in a song sequence.
  • Unlike typical teen films, it avoided glamorous costumes and focused on authentic school uniforms and casual wear.

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