Peepli Live movie is a 2010 Bollywood satirical comedy Drama film that explores the topic of “farmer suicides” and the subsequent media and political response. This film writer and directer is Anusha Rizvi with her first directorial film, and producer is Aamir Khan Productions. This film leading stars cast are Naya Theatre company member Omkar Das Manikpuri as well as Naseeruddin Shah, Raghubir Yadav, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shalini Vatsa and Malaika Shenoy along with a number of newcomers.
Peepli Live movie is releasing on 13th August 2010 with mostly critical acclaim and Box office India declared the Hit film.
- Directer : Anusha Rizvi
- Producer : Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao
- Screenplay : Anusha Rizvi
- Writer : Anusha Rizvi
- Star cast : Omkar Das Manikpuri,Raghubir Yadav,Shalini Vatsa,Malaika Shenoy,Nawazuddin Siddiqui,Naseeruddin Shah
- Music composer : Indian Ocean,Brij Mandal,Bhadwai,Nagin Tanvir,Ram Sampath
- Cinematographer : Shanker Raman
- Editor : Hemanti Sarkar
- Casting Director : Sudheer Chobessy, Mahmood Farooqui, Rahul Shanklya
- Production Design : Suman Roy Mahapatra
- Costume Design : Maxima Basu
- Lyricist : Sanjeev Sharma
- Action Director : Ejaz Gulab, Javed Karim
- Distributor : UTV Motion Pictures,Aamir Khan Productions
- Genres : Comedy, Drama
- Release date : 13 August 2010
- Running time : 104 minutes
- Country : India
- Language : Hindi
- Budget : 10 crore rs.
- Box office : 40.2 crore rs.
Peepli Live Trailer :
Star Cast of the film :
- Omkar Das Manikpuri as a Nathadas Manikpuri
- Raghuvir Yadav as a Budhia Manikpuri
- Shalini Vatsa as a Dhaniya N. Manikpuri
- Farrukh Jaffar as a Mrs. Manikpuri / Amma
- Malaika Shenoy as a Nandita Malik
- Vishal Om Prakash as a Kumar Deepak (as Vishal Sharma)
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a Rakesh
- Sitaram Panchal as a Bhai Thakur
- Naseeruddin Shah as a Salim Kidwai – Agricultural Minister
- Aamir Bashir as a Vivek
- Pravin Singh Sisodia as a Gudda Babu
- Masood Akhtar as a Editor
- Maxima Basu as a Lady Reporter
- Sakshi Bhatia as a Reporter
- Avijit Dutt Avijit Dutt as a Boss of English TV Channel
- Danish Husain as a Vijay Ranjan Prasad (as Dan Husain)
- Jugal Kishore as a Chief Minister
- Ajay Singh as a Sakki
- Shruti Singh as a Press reporter
- Sandeep Yadav as a Cameraman
Peepli live Songs / Music :
This film music composer are Indian Ocean, an Indian band and Ram Sampath while Lyrics writer is Sanjeev Sharma. Songs are as per Below :
- “Chola Maati Ke Ram”………………………..Nageen Tanvir
- “Des Mera”………………………………………….Indian Ocean
- “Des Mera – I”………………………………………Indian Ocean
- “Mehngai Dayain”…………Raghubir Yadav, Brij Mandal, Bhadwai
- “Zindagi Se Darte Ho”………………………Indian Ocean
- “Mehngai Dayain” (Remix)………………..Raghubir Yadav
“Des Mera” full video song :
- Singer : Indian Ocean
- Lyricist : Sanjeev Sharma, Swanand Kirkire
- Music Director : Indian Ocean
- Music On : T-Series
“Mehngai Dayain Khaye Jaat Hai ” full video song :
- Singer : Raghuveer Yadav
- Music Director : Ram Sampat
- Lyricist : Brij Mandal, Bhadwai
- Music Label : T-Series
Promotion of the film :
Peepli Live starts as a script writer is Anusha Rizvi (NDTV journalist ) called The Fallen. In 2004 Anusha asked Aamir Khan to read her script and, although he initially refused as he was preoccupied with shooting Mangal Pandey: The Rising, he eventually decided to finance the film after she described the plot to him.
In an interview, Aamir explains the meaning of the movie title: “When we were looking for the right title before we starts the publicity and promotions of the film, we came up with Peepli Live. Peepli is the village that film is set in, the “live” part is meant to indicate: here is a story that is happening in Peepli that the filmmaker is bringing to you live. That’s why it’s Peepli Live.”
Peepli Live movie shooting done on various locations in Madhya Pradesh such as Bhopal, Indore, Tikamgarh, Khurai as well as in New Delhi. Maxima Basu designed the costumes aptly capturing the rural essence of the film. Aamir Khan said on interviews that many of the actors are Adivasis from the sub-urban area of Bhopal, Bhadwai in Madhya Pradesh. Other cast members are from playwright Habib Tanvir’s theatre troupe Naya Theatre.
Aamir khan Interview during promotion of Peepli live film.
Promotion and Release :
Peepli Live film also release in the Sundance Film Festival, the first film from India to achieve this feat. With support of media billionaire Keyur Patel of Fuse Global who is major hollywood financier “Peepli Live” was selected at Sundance Film Festival and his relationship with Robert Redford provided a great platform there. It received an ‘A’ adult certificate in India for language use.
The movie was picked up by specialty German distribution company Rapid Eye Movies for a special screening at the Berlin International Film Festival. It was also named the Best First Feature Film at the 31st Durban International Film Festival in South Africa. In the United Kingdom, the film was released on 24 September. Peepli Live film reportedly recovered its cost before its release itself.
Peepli live movie review :
Bollywood Hungama Critics Taran Adarsh gave it 4 and a half out of 5 stars and argues that “the concept [farmers’ suicides] would instinctively translate into a serious, thought-provoking film. But Peepli live takes a grim and solemn issue, turns it into a satire, garnishes it with populist sentiment and makes a far greater impact than a mere documentary, had it tackled the burning issue.”
Mathures Paul of The Statesman gave the film 4 out of 5 stars noting that, “Anusha Rizvi demolishes successfully whatever little faith we had in the political process. Peepli Live is entertaining and inspiring”.
Critics review : on Zoom Channel
Awards and nominations of the film :
2011 Filmfare Awards :
- Nominated: Filmfare award for Best Film
- Nominated: Filmfare award for Best Costume Design
2011 Star Screen Awards
Winner : Best Ensemble Cast
6th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
- Winner : Best Story – Anusha Rizvi
- Nominated : Best Performance in a Comic Role – Omkar Das Manikpuri
- Nominated : Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) – Raghubir Yadav
- Nominated : Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) – Farukh Jaffer
2011 Zee Cine Awards
- Nominated : Best Film
- Nominated : Best Comedian – Omkar Das Manikpuri
5th Asian Film Awards
- Winner : Best Composer – Indian Ocean
- Nominated : Best Film – Aamir Khan
- Nominated : Best Newcomer – Omkar Das Manikpuri
- Nominated : Best Editor – Hemanti Sarkar
3rd Mirchi Music Awards :
- Winner : Upcoming Lyricist of The Year – Bhadwai Village Mandali – “Mehngai Dayain”
- Nominated : Upcoming Lyricist of The Year – Noon Meem Rashid – “Chola Maati Ke Ram”
- Nominated : Male Vocalist of The Year – Bhadwai Village Mandali – “Mehngai Dayain”
- Nominated : Music Composer of The Year – Bhadwai Village Mandali – “Mehngai Dayain”
- Nominated : Music Composer of The Year – Nageen Tanvir – “Chola Maati Ke Ram”
Box office Collection :
- Day 1-Friday…………..4.15 Cr
- Day 2-Saturday…………5.40 Cr
- Day 3-Sunday…………..6.30 Cr
- Day 4-Monday………….2.27 Cr
- Day 5-Tuesday………….2.03 Cr
- Day 6-Wednesday…………1.10 Cr
- Day 7-Thursday…………….0.62 Cr
- Week 1 Collection………..21.87 Cr
- Week 2 Collection………….4.13 Cr
- Week 3 Collection…………2.10 Cr
- Week 4 Collection…………1.40 Cr
- Week 5 Collection…………0.60 Cr
- Week 6 Collection…………0.15 Cr
- Week 7 Collection…………0.02 Cr
- Total Net Collection…………….30.27 Cr
- Worldwide Collection Gross………….47.78 Cr
- Overseas Collection………………………6.92 Cr
- India Gross Collection………………..40.86 Cr
- Peepli Live Movie Budget :………………..12.00 Cr
- Peepli Live Movie Verdict :—- HIT
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