Patiala House(2011)
Hindi140 mins
Patiala House (2011) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Nikkhil Advani. Starring Akshay Kumar, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Patiala House stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.
Director:Nikkhil Advani
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 11 February 2011
- Director
- Nikkhil Advani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A middle-aged shopkeeper secretly practices bowling at night, still hoping to play cricket for England. His family, who resented him for giving up his dream earlier to obey his father, now supports him. They encourage him to play for the national team while plotting to keep his participation a secret from his strict father.
“A family's secret fuels a forgotten dream.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date11 February 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
familyidentityjusticelove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, a rare permission granted for a Bollywood movie.
- Akshay Kumar trained with former England cricketer Dominic Cork to perfect his fast bowling action for the role.
- The character of Parghat Singh Kahlon was partly inspired by real-life British-Indian cricketer Monty Panesar's family struggles.
- Director Nikkhil Advani initially planned the film as a lighthearted comedy but later reshaped it into a family drama.
- The movie features a cameo by legendary English umpire Dickie Bird in a courtroom scene.
- Anushka Sharma's role was originally written for actress Deepika Padukone, who had to opt out due to scheduling conflicts.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song called 'Laung Da Lashkara' that samples a popular Punjabi folk tune from the 1970s.