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'''''Piku''''' is an upcoming [[Cinema of India|Indian]] comedy-drama film directed by [[Shoojit Sircar]]. [[Deepika Padukone]] portrays the titular protagonist, a Bengali architect living in New Delhi, and [[Amitabh Bachchan]] plays her aging father. The film explores the dynamics of their relationship as they take a road trip to Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-play-crazy-father-daughter-duo-in/article_854c11e2-5f95-11e4-bbac-ab9b58fff943.html |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone Play Crazy Father-daughter Duo in 'Piku' |publisher=Indiawest.com |date=2014-11-01 |accessdate=2014-08-12}}</ref> [[Irrfan Khan]], [[Moushumi Chatterjee]] and [[Jishu Sengupta]] portray supporting roles. ''Piku'' is scheduled for release on 8 May 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title='Piku' trailer to be released with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/piku-trailer-to-be-released-with-detective-byomkesh-bakshy/16070186|accessdate=18 March 2015|issue=Mid-Day.com|publisher=[[Mid Day]]}}</ref>
'''''Piku''''' is an upcoming [[Cinema of India|Indian]] comedy-drama film directed by [[Shoojit Sircar]]. [[Deepika Padukone]] portrays the titular protagonist, a Bengali architect living in New Delhi, and [[Amitabh Bachchan]] plays her aging father. The film explores the dynamics of their relationship as they take a road trip to Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-play-crazy-father-daughter-duo-in/article_854c11e2-5f95-11e4-bbac-ab9b58fff943.html |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone Play Crazy Father-daughter Duo in 'Piku' |publisher=Indiawest.com |date=2014-11-01 |accessdate=2014-08-12}}</ref> [[Irrfan Khan]], [[Moushumi Chatterjee]] and [[Jishu Sengupta]] portray supporting roles. ''Piku'' is scheduled for release on 8 May 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title='Piku' trailer to be released with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/piku-trailer-to-be-released-with-detective-byomkesh-bakshy/16070186|accessdate=18 March 2015|issue=Mid-Day.com|publisher=[[Mid Day]]}}</ref>


==Plot==
Piku ([[Deepika Padukone]]) is a Delhi based architect who manages her small business, runs her home and takes care of her 70-year old father Bhashkor Banerji ([[Amitabh Bachchan]]) who spends most of his time obsessing about age related issues. Piku’s father must ensure that he has her attention 24x7 leaving her with little time to do anything else. Romance and getting a life of her own, just don’t seem possible! While both are deeply attached with one another, they are equally strong headed, stubborn and just won’t let go when dealing with each other’s idiosyncrasies and quirks!

When Bhashkor emotionally blackmails Piku to take a road trip from Delhi to Kolkata, the owner of the local cab service Rana ([[Irrfan Khan]]) has no choice but to drive them personally since none of his drivers are willing to endure Piku or her eccentric father. During this undesired road trip they learn to deal with each other’s moods and idiosyncrasies and it reveals more than Bhashkor’s bathroom habits.

What follows is a heady mix of motion, emotion & commotion which culminates as Piku and Bhaskhor return to their roots in Kolkata, giving us an insight into the father daughter relationship where Bhaskor’s irritating yet endearing demeanour and Piku’s equally headstrong nature may always be at loggerheads but this seemingly dysfunctional relationship is bonded by an understated and an unconditional love that leaves you wanting more.
==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Deepika Padukone]] as Piku<ref name="piku">{{cite news|url=http://www.media247.co.uk/showbiz/deepika-is-the-hero-heroine-in-shoojit-sircars-piku|title=Deepika Padukone is hero & heroine in Shoojit Sircar’s ‘Piku’?|publisher=BizAsia Showbiz|date=28 June 2014|accessdate=22 July 2014}}</ref>
* [[Deepika Padukone]] as Piku<ref name="piku">{{cite news|url=http://www.media247.co.uk/showbiz/deepika-is-the-hero-heroine-in-shoojit-sircars-piku|title=Deepika Padukone is hero & heroine in Shoojit Sircar’s ‘Piku’?|publisher=BizAsia Showbiz|date=28 June 2014|accessdate=22 July 2014}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:00, 14 April 2015

For the 1980 Bengali Language directed by Satyajit Ray, see Pikoo (film).
Piku
File:First Look Poster.jpg
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byShoojit Sircar
Written byJuhi Chaturvedi
Screenplay byJuhi Chaturvedi
Produced byN.P. Singh
Ronnie Lahiri
Sneha Rajani
StarringDeepika Padukone
Amitabh Bachchan
Irrfan Khan
CinematographyKamaljeet Negi
Edited byChandrashekhar Prajapati
Music byAnupam Roy
Production
companies
MSM Motion Pictures
Saraswati Entertainment Creations Limited
Rising Sun Films
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Release date
Scheduled for
  • May 8, 2015 (2015-05-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Piku is an upcoming Indian comedy-drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar. Deepika Padukone portrays the titular protagonist, a Bengali architect living in New Delhi, and Amitabh Bachchan plays her aging father. The film explores the dynamics of their relationship as they take a road trip to Kolkata.[1] Irrfan Khan, Moushumi Chatterjee and Jishu Sengupta portray supporting roles. Piku is scheduled for release on 8 May 2015.[2]

Plot

Piku (Deepika Padukone) is a Delhi based architect who manages her small business, runs her home and takes care of her 70-year old father Bhashkor Banerji (Amitabh Bachchan) who spends most of his time obsessing about age related issues. Piku’s father must ensure that he has her attention 24x7 leaving her with little time to do anything else. Romance and getting a life of her own, just don’t seem possible! While both are deeply attached with one another, they are equally strong headed, stubborn and just won’t let go when dealing with each other’s idiosyncrasies and quirks!

When Bhashkor emotionally blackmails Piku to take a road trip from Delhi to Kolkata, the owner of the local cab service Rana (Irrfan Khan) has no choice but to drive them personally since none of his drivers are willing to endure Piku or her eccentric father. During this undesired road trip they learn to deal with each other’s moods and idiosyncrasies and it reveals more than Bhashkor’s bathroom habits.

What follows is a heady mix of motion, emotion & commotion which culminates as Piku and Bhaskhor return to their roots in Kolkata, giving us an insight into the father daughter relationship where Bhaskor’s irritating yet endearing demeanour and Piku’s equally headstrong nature may always be at loggerheads but this seemingly dysfunctional relationship is bonded by an understated and an unconditional love that leaves you wanting more.

Cast

Production

Casting

The main cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Irrfan Khan was finalized in mid-2014.[5] In preparation for the role of Piku, Padukone learned Bengali as her character is from Bengal.[6] Initially, there were early reports that Jisshu Sengupta was cast as the romantic lead opposite Deepika Padukone, but it has been confirmed that Sengupta will in fact be seen playing Padukone's best friend in the film.[3][7] Irrfan Khan will play the romantic lead opposite of Deepika Padukone.[8][9] Amitabh Bachchan will essay the role of a Bangali bhadrolok, while Moushumi Chatterjee will essay the role of a family member.[10] Akshay Oberoi will play a cameo role going on a date with Padukone's character.[4]

Filming

Principal photography for Piku began in August 2014, when shooting of the film's first schedule took off in Kolkata.[11] The first schedule for Piku was also filmed in Delhi and Mumbai and included filming of indoor scenes.[12][13][14] The second schedule of filming started on October 30, 2014 in Kolkata and took place mostly in the north part of the city.[14][15][16] Specifically, shooting for the film took place at the iconic Howrah Bridge in the city's Shyambazar neighbourhood and at Bishop Lefroy Road, the residence of Satyajit Ray.[16][17][18] During the shooting at Howrah Bridge, Bachchan was seen cycling around the city streets dressed as his character.[19] The Kolkata schedule was completed on November 18, 2014 and shooting has now shifted to Delhi and Ahmedabad.[20][21] Shooting in Delhi took place at Gurgaon cyber hub and city club where Padukone and Khan were seen filming for the film.[22] The film was wrapped up after its last schedule being shot in Varanasi. Both Padukone and Khan shot on the ghats of Banaras under chilly conditions and also attracted a crowd on the ghats of Banaras.[23]

Promotion

The makers of the film released a video of day one on the sets of Piku which is called Piku Begins. The video has the cast speak about what viewers can expect from the film.[24] As a part of promotions, the makers have released onset pictures of the film's shooting where the main cast are all seen in character.[25] Bachchan's first look was revealed from the film that depicts his character of an old Bengali man with long hair and a big belly.[26] On 25 March 2015, as part of the promotion, Deepika revealed the poster of the film through her twitter handle.[27]

Soundtrack

Untitled

The soundtrack is composed entirely by Anupam Roy, the lyrics are also written by Roy. The first song, "Journey Song", was released on 1 April 2015.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Journey Song"Anupam Roy, Shreya Ghoshal4:12
2."Subha Ki Dhoop"Sunidhi Chauhan 

References

  1. ^ "Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone Play Crazy Father-daughter Duo in 'Piku'". Indiawest.com. 2014-11-01. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
  2. ^ "'Piku' trailer to be released with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'". No. Mid-Day.com. Mid Day. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Deepika Padukone is hero & heroine in Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku'?". BizAsia Showbiz. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Actor Akshay Oberoi to essay a cameo in Amitabh-Deepika starrer 'Piku'". Kolly Talk. December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
  5. ^ "Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku' to release April 2015". Pinkvilla. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Deepika Padukone learns Bengali for 'Piku'". Deccan Chronicle. November 21, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  7. ^ "Deepika Padukone's Piku Hero is Bengali Star Jisshu Sengupta". NDTV. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  8. ^ "Deepika Padukone to romance Irrfan Khan in 'Piku'". Bollywood Mantra. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  9. ^ "Irrfan Khan-Deepika Padukone: Fresh onscreen pair comes on the board". Desimartini. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  10. ^ "For Big B shoot, Shoojit wants Mamata Banerjee's cooperation". The Times of India. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  11. ^ "Deepika Padukone shoots for 'Piku'". Mid Day. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  12. ^ "Deepika Padukone to work with Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan in Shoojit Sircar's Piku". Indian Express. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  13. ^ "Big B, Deepika and Irrfan starrer Piku slated for a April 2015 release". Firstpost. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Next Piku schedule in November". The Indian Express. September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  15. ^ "Piku – The Casting Coup Of The Year". The Free Press Journal. October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  16. ^ a b "Piku team to be at Kolkata International Film Festival". The Times of India. November 1, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  17. ^ "Big B, PIKU Team Shoot At Iconic Howrah Bridge". The Free Press Journal. November 8, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  18. ^ "Amitabh Bachchan's City of Joy: Chowringhee to Howrah Bridge Via Shyambazar". NDTV Movies. November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  19. ^ "IN PICS: Amitabh Bachchan rides bicycle through Kolkata for Piku shoot". Times Of India. 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
  20. ^ "Celebrity Spotting: Deepika Padukone In Delhi". Filmi Beat. November 27, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  21. ^ "Deepika Padukone lands in Ahmedabad for Piku". Pinkvilla. November 27, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  22. ^ "Spotted: Deepika Padukone shooting for 'Piku' in Gurgaon". Apun Ka Choice. November 26, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  23. ^ "Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan shoot for 'Piku' in Varanasi". Times Of India. December 18, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  24. ^ "Day one with Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone on the sets of 'Piku'". Deccan Chronicle. October 30, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  25. ^ "First look: Amitabh Bachchan gets family-pack for Piku". Hindustan Times. November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  26. ^ "First look: Amitabh Bachchan flaunts 'family-pack' in Piku". India Today.in. October 31, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  27. ^ "POSTER OUT! DEEPIKA AND AMITABH STARRER 'PIKU' POSTER RELEASED". Filmy Monkey. March 25, 2015.

External links

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