Start with Phuchkas, Jhalmuri, Baigun bhajja, Chor chori, Bhappa Aloo, Dimer dhokkar dalna with Luchi or Rice and end it all with Patishapta or the famous Sondesh….
All of this can be summarized in the words of Piku’s father, Mr. Bhaskor Banerji ( Amitabh Bachchan )as ‘BANGALI’ but the message is universal.
All of this can be summarized in the words of Piku’s father, Mr. Bhaskor Banerji ( Amitabh Bachchan )as ‘BANGALI’ but the message is universal.
There are no item songs, no love sequences, no villains, no fight sequences and no cars flying! It’s through and through a story about “motion” and “emotion”. Discussing the same thing in every shot and in between every character, with so much of ‘shit’ talks still it doesn’t stink! It makes you laugh, at times gets your eyes teary, gets you concerned, even gets you angry…all what Piku goes through she makes sure you too feel it.
A movie that does not have the drama of, Baghban yet successfully shows that ageing parents are our responsibility even if they turn into a ‘royal pain in the a**’ Piku shows the relation between the creator(parents) and creation(children) in a humorous yet sensitive way. A father who is possessive, obsessed and selfish about his daughter, so much so that he goes ahead to declare that his daughter is “financially and sexually independent” to a prospective suitor! Yet Piku’s love, care and concern doesn't change for her old man.
Dipika Padukone has acted as a mother (to her father), a daughter and a hard task master, a go getter at the same time vulnerable and soft hearted. Her character can be easily explained with an example of a coconut. Its Dipika who does all of this effortlessly.
Irrfan Khan was the perfect choice for the role of Rana, a bridge between the obnoxiously cute, straight forward father and that strong willed, beautiful and rude daughter. He comes up with his own remedies to clear the father’s motion and try to touch Piku’s emotions.
Moushumi Chatterjee after such a long time was a fresh change from the usual actresses playing motherly roles and she fits that ‘MashiMaa’s role perfectly. Raghubir Yadav as Doctor was supportive and the actor that he is performed it to the point. In other words these are the “Paka Chawal” of industry so they did not need to perform.
Juhi Chaturvedi and Shoojit Sircar should be thanked for bringing Piku to our screens. Congratulations to Anupam Roy for his fantastic musical score.Bezubaan - PIKU - Anupam Roy
All in all Piku is a welcoming, fresh, quirky, warm and original film from the routine trends. Even after coming out you will miss the holler of Bhaskor Daa, “PIKUUUUU”
It is for those who like simple stories with important message. This one tells us how much parents when they age need us and how much they will be missed when they leave even their irritating behavior that today we always complain of. Stay with them for what they are like they did when we were kids.
An e-motion-al story and a must watch that is Piku
Figured out a Whistling Woods connection with Piku's creative team....Congratulations Maharrsh Shah and best wishes for all your future endeavours smile emoticon
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