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Peepli Live

Original title: Peepli [Live]
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
13K
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Raghubir Yadav, Farrukh Jaffar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shalini Vatsa, and Onkar Das Manikpuri in Peepli Live (2010)
On the eve of national elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid government loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide.
Play trailer2:27
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HindiDark ComedySatireComedyDrama

An impoverished farmer's threat to end his life invites attention from politicians and media.An impoverished farmer's threat to end his life invites attention from politicians and media.An impoverished farmer's threat to end his life invites attention from politicians and media.

  • Directors
    • Mahmood Farooqui
    • Anusha Rizvi
  • Writers
    • Bhadwai
    • Swanand Kirkire
    • Noon Meem Rashet
  • Stars
    • Onkar Das Manikpuri
    • Raghubir Yadav
    • Shalini Vatsa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mahmood Farooqui
      • Anusha Rizvi
    • Writers
      • Bhadwai
      • Swanand Kirkire
      • Noon Meem Rashet
    • Stars
      • Onkar Das Manikpuri
      • Raghubir Yadav
      • Shalini Vatsa
    • 54User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:27
    Peepli Live

    Photos12

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    Top Cast25

    Onkar Das Manikpuri
    Onkar Das Manikpuri
    • Nathadas Manikpuri
    • (as Omkar Das Manikpuri)
    Raghubir Yadav
    Raghubir Yadav
    • Budhia Manikpuri
    • (as Raghuvir Yadav)
    Shalini Vatsa
    Shalini Vatsa
    • Dhaniya N. Manikpuri
    Farrukh Jaffar
    Farrukh Jaffar
    • Mrs. Manikpuri…
    Malaika Shenoy
    • Nandita Malik
    Vishal Om Prakash
    Vishal Om Prakash
    • Kumar Deepak
    • (as Vishal Sharma)
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    • Rakesh
    Sitaram Panchal
    Sitaram Panchal
    • Bhai Thakur
    Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah
    • Salim Kidwai - Agricultural Minister
    Aamir Bashir
    Aamir Bashir
    • Vivek
    Pravin Singh Sisodia
    • Gudda Babu
    Masood Akhtar
    Masood Akhtar
    • Editor
    Maxima Basu
    • Lady Reporter
    Sakshi Bhatia
    • Reporter
    Avijit Dutt
    Avijit Dutt
    • Boss of English TV Channel
    Abhishek Gautam
    • Journalist
    Abhishek Gautam
    Abhishek Gautam
    • Reporter
    Vinod Goswami
    • Journalist
    • (archive footage)
    • Directors
      • Mahmood Farooqui
      • Anusha Rizvi
    • Writers
      • Bhadwai
      • Swanand Kirkire
      • Noon Meem Rashet
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews54

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Peepli Live was India's official entry for the 83rd Academy Awards Best Foreign Film category,however it did not get nominated.
    • Quotes
      • Deepak: lf you look closely you 'll see Natha's footprints. Whether escape or abduction, here's where Natha perched himself for the last time. And here's the fruit of his toil, his faeces, commonly known as shit. Take a close look. Do not cringe at the sight, for, as long as we live, we will continue to shit. Psychiatrists claim that faeces reflect our mental state. The complexion of our shit is a window to the inner self. But here we see a mixture of hues. Therefore, before reaching any conclusions we need to bring in experts as Mr Natha was no ordinary man. For Bharat Live this is Kumar Deepak, live from Peepli.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #14.35 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Des Mera
      Composed by Indian Ocean
      Lyrics by Sanjeev Sharma and Swanand Kirkire
      Performed by Indian Ocean

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 13, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 霹靂來唬秀
    • Filming locations
      • Madhya Pradesh, India
    • Production companies
      • Aamir Khan Productions
      • UTV Motion Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $757,951
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $350,054
      • Aug 15, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,460,931
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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