Piku turns 9: Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic dialogues which live rent-free in our mind
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Piku turns 9: Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic dialogues which live rent-free in our mind

Hindustan Times  

Nine years ago today, we were introduced to Piku. Deepika Padukone won us over as an independent woman whose life revolved around her career and her 70-year-old hypochondriac father Bhashkor Banerjee, played by Amitabh Bachchan. So let’s celebrate the milestone today by taking a trip down memory lane, remembering iconic statements made by Piku, Bhashkor and Rana: “Insaan ka emotion uska motion ke saath juda hua hai”- Bhashkor Banerjee These words were said by Bhashkor aka Big B. Emotional blackmail karke parents ko pata nahi kya sukh milta hai”- Rana Chaudhary Irrfan aka Rana lost his cool when Bhashkor yelled at Piku for not taking his troubles seriously during their road trip. Well, many members of the audience couldn’t agree more with the emotional blackmail bit Rana, Bhashkor and Piku on a road trip to Kolkata “Ek age ke baad parents apne aap zinda nahi reh paate.

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Deepika Padukone on 8 years of Piku: 'If I could relive this experience all over again, I’d do it in a heartbeat'
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Deepika Padukone on 8 years of Piku: 'If I could relive this experience all over again, I’d do it in a heartbeat'

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Since the character had no frills or crutches to rely on, Deepika had to keep it as raw and real as possible. It’s no surprise then that the character name ‘Piku’ is one highly recalled for the star. A small modest film that went on to make a huge impact, ‘Piku’ that completes 8 years today, continues to be fondly …

When Deepika Padukone was afraid Irrfan Khan may look down upon her for 'being a commercial heroine'
2 years, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 7 months ago

Deepika Padukone says Piku is her most favourite character: 'I am at that stage...'

Hindustan Times  

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Late Irrfan Khan's Son Babil Quits Studies To Pursue Acting
3 years, 8 months ago

Late Irrfan Khan's Son Babil Quits Studies To Pursue Acting

ABP News  

Late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan’s elder son Babil decided to drop out of his graduation course at University of Westminster to pursue acting. Shoojit and Ronnie earlier delivered hit film ‘Piku’ together, which starred Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles. Sharing this news of collaboration on his Instagram, Ronnie Lahiri had welcomed Babil on board …

Babil Khan to work with Piku director Shoojit Sircar, Ronnie Lahiri 'honoured' to take Irrfan's legacy forward
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Babil Khan to work with Piku director Shoojit Sircar, Ronnie Lahiri 'honoured' to take Irrfan's legacy forward

Hindustan Times  

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In Deepika Padukone's Piku, modern Delhi girl meets Bengali accents. On Fashion Friday

India Today  

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Babil shares Irrfan Khan's unseen picture hugging Amitabh Bachchan, says 'one day to work with you sir'
3 years, 11 months ago

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India TV News  

Late actor Irrfan Khan's son Babil had been sharing many unseen pictures and memories of his father after his death. He treated fans with unseen picture of the late actor with Amitabh Bachchan and expressed his gratitude for the fans of Irrfan Khan. One day, when I’m capable, through infinite patience and hard work, I will make Baba’s fans proud …

Amitabh Bachchan remembers Irrfan Khan, Sridevi and director Mukul Anand as he writes about Piku, Khuda Gawah
4 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Deepika Padukone pens heartbreaking note on Irrfan Khan as Piku completes 5 years: ‘Rest in peace, my dear friend’
4 years, 10 months ago

Deepika Padukone pens heartbreaking note on Irrfan Khan as Piku completes 5 years: ‘Rest in peace, my dear friend’

Hindustan Times  

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Throwback Thursday, Piku: 5 years of Irrfan's most subtle yet powerful performance

India Today  

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India Today  

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India TV News  

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India Today  

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India TV News  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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9 years, 10 months ago

Piku: For the motion

The Hindu  

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9 years, 10 months ago

Piku review: The eccentric family of Amitabh and Deepika is endearing

Hindustan Times  

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9 years, 10 months ago

Watch Movie Review: Piku Q DEKHEIN?

The Quint  

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9 years, 10 months ago

Piku review: Daughter and father in an e-motion-al tale

India Today  

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Ranveer Singh praises Deepika Padukone Piku. Piku screening pics - IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Ranveer Singh praises Deepika Padukone Piku. Piku screening pics - IndiaTV News

India TV News  

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Shoojit Sircar is hopefull that Piku will connect with family-IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Shoojit Sircar is hopefull that Piku will connect with family-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

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