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Barfi!(2012)

8.0/10
Hindi155 mins

Barfi! (2012) is a 155-minute Hindi film directed by Anurag Basu . Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz. With an audience rating of 8.0/10 and a hit, 175+ crores verdict at the box office, Barfi! stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.

Director:Anurag Basu
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 September 2012
Director
Anurag Basu
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

Barfi is a cheerful deaf and mute man in 1970s Darjeeling. His kind nature charms two very different women, and they both fall in love with him.

A silent man's love speaks the loudest.

Film Details

8.0Rating
155Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 September 2012
Also Known AsBarfee · 巴菲奇缘 · นายคนเนี้ยะ บาร์ฟี่ · バルフィ!人生に唄えば

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Tonepoetic
Pacingnon-linear
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor4
Rewatchability5

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in real locations across Darjeeling, Kolkata, and Purulia, with no sets built for the main scenes.
  • Ranbir Kapoor learned sign language and miming from a deaf and mute teacher to prepare for his role.
  • The character Barfi was partly inspired by Charlie Chaplin and Mr. Bean, blending silent comedy with emotion.
  • Priyanka Chopra watched videos of autistic individuals and spent time with special needs children for her role.
  • The film's title refers to the nickname of the lead character, which is also a popular Indian sweet.
  • It was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 85th Academy Awards.
  • Composer Pritam reused a melody from his earlier Bengali song 'Bhalobasha' for the track 'Phir Le Aya Dil'.

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