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Piku is a 2015 Hindi-language comedy-drama directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by Juhi Chaturvedi. Deepika Padukone plays an architect caring for her demanding, aging father, portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan, while Irrfan Khan appears as the owner of the taxi company that drives them from Delhi to Kolkata. The road journey provides the structure for a domestic story about caregiving, independence, family obligation, and everyday bodily concerns; Bachchan received India's National Film Award for Best Actor.
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Who stars in Piku alongside Amitabh Bachchan?
Piku stars Amitabh Bachchan as the hypochondriac father Bhashkor, Deepika Padukone as the titular Piku, and Irrfan Khan as the cab company owner Rana who joins them on the road trip. The chemistry between these three leads is central to the film's appeal.
Did Amitabh Bachchan win a National Film Award for Piku?
Yes, Amitabh Bachchan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance as Bhashkor Banerjee in Piku. This was his fourth National Film Award, adding to his earlier wins for Agneepath (1990), Black (2005), and Paa (2009).
What is the road trip route in Piku?
The central road trip takes the characters from Delhi to Kolkata, covering the distance by car. The journey serves as the narrative backbone of the film, forcing the three very different personalities into close quarters.
Who composed the music for Piku?
The music for Piku was composed by Anupam Roy, who also wrote several of the film's Bengali and Hindi songs. The soundtrack's blend of Rabindra Sangeet influences and contemporary arrangements matched the film's Kolkata-centric atmosphere.
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