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Peepli Live

2010 · Movie · PG · 110 min · ★ 7.3 · 78% critics

DramaComedy

A desperate farmer considers taking his own life so his family can claim government compensation. When word spreads, the village is swarmed by news crews and politicians who turn a private crisis into a public spectacle, exposing the uneasy gap between rural hardship and media-driven power games.

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Details
Original title
PEEPLI [Live]
Years
2010
Release date
2010-08-13
Language
Hindi
Rated
PG
Runtime
110 min
Critic score
78/100
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (74 votes)
About

If you enjoy dark, socially aware comedies that skewer media and politics, this could click, especially if you liked Newton; Not for you if you want a warm, uplifting story or dislike loud, chaotic humor.

Pros: sharp social satire; memorable village characters; strong performances | Cons: pacing can drag; repetition of media frenzy; tone turns bleak

Themes

  • woman director

Awards & recognition

  • Apsara Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2011 · nominated
  • Apsara Award — Best Actor in a Comic Role · 2011 · nominated
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2011 · nominated
  • Zee Cine Award — Best Film · 2011 · nominated
  • Asian Film Award — Best Film · 2010 · nominated
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  • Asian Film Award — Best Newcomer · 2010 · nominated
  • Apsara Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · nominated
  • Apsara Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · nominated
  • Filmfare Award — Best Film · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Anusha Rizvi