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My Friend Pinto(2011)

4.6/10
Hindi140 mins

My Friend Pinto (2011) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Raaghav Dar. Starring Divya Dutta, Prateik Babbar and Shruti Seth. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, My Friend Pinto stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.

Director:Raaghav Dar
Mood:
funnyupliftingwhimsical
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 October 2011
Director
Raaghav Dar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
4.6/10

Storyline

A kind and hopeful man named Michael Pinto often ends up in tricky situations. He travels to a large city to look for an old friend. This trip turns into a wild and unexpected series of events.

A simple man's search turns into a wild city adventure.

Film Details

4.6Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date7 October 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingwhimsical
Themes
friendshipidentitylove
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 30 days, a very short schedule for a Hindi movie.
  • It was the directorial debut of Raaghav Dar, who is the son of veteran actor Raza Murad.
  • The movie was a major box office failure, earning very little despite its star cast.
  • Actor Prateik Babbar, who plays Pinto, gained weight on purpose to look more innocent and childlike.
  • The story is loosely inspired by the 1994 Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump' in its portrayal of a simple-minded protagonist.
  • A special screening was held for the film's crew and their families before its public release.
  • The soundtrack includes a rare Hindi film song composed by the band Agnee.

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