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Aadyam Theatre has once again raised the curtains to present its latest original play, ‘The F Word’. The play is directed by widely acclaimed producer-writer-actor-director Akarsh Khurana, whose most recent noteworthy work includes the famed web series ‘Mismatched’ and Irrfan Khan starrer movie ‘Karwaan’. Produced by Akvarious Productions, this play is a satirical yet stimulating story of a dysfunctional family, their untold personal affairs, and the bittersweet dynamics that shape their identities. Raw and complex emotions simmer beneath the surface, as this family confronts their past and present, and grapples with the fragility of their relationships.

The F Word

The F word – where F stands for the other more infamous word – Family, takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they follow Chetan, a high school teacher, and his estranged sister, Unnati, a psychologist, in their quest to understand their parents’ tangled marriage.

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Aamir Khan's much talked about and highly successful production venture 'Peepli Live' will be released in Britain Sep 24. And the actor-filmmaker plans to tour the country extensively to promote the satirical comedy that is breaking new ground.Aamir has has also made a request to all his fans in Britain to watch the film only when it officially releases there and not on pirated DVDs or by downloading it from the internet, said a press statement.He feels that the movie buffs can truly enjoy the 'Peepli Live' experience in theatres only.Made on a budget of approximately Rs.100 million (including marketing costs), the movie left the audiences bursting out in guffaws and recovered its investment even before its release - through satellite and music rights for Rs.100 million and Rs.40 million respectively.A political satire about farmer's suicides in India by journalist-turned-director Anusha Rizvi,...

'Peepli Live' (2010)

Starring Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghubir Yadav, Shalini Vatsa, Malaika Shenoy, Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Many will say that 'Peepli Live' is not your typical Bollywood film—it is and it isn't. It shows a side of India that's grinding instead of glamorous, it's a small film rather than a larger-than-life one, and there are no big-name stars in it. But one very big Bollywood name produced it—Aamir Khan—and it is still fundamentally a Bollywood film.

The selective Aamir Khan Productions has produced less than a handful of films since its formation nearly a decade ago, including one—the company's first, 'Lagaan' (2001)—that was nominated for an Academy Award (only the third Indian film in history to get an Oscar nod), and there's a good chance 'Peepli Live' could be the next Indian film to wind up in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Aamir Khan.s Midas touch continues with his production venture .Peepli Live., a non commercial film about farmer suicides, doing well on its opening day, taking the actor pleasantly by surprise, and raking up about Rs.70 million and still counting..Initially, we had planned to open with 200 screens. But the reaction to the promos and trailers has been most encouraging. We are trying to react to the perceived demand to the film,. said Aamir in a statement.Journalist-turned-director Anusha Rizvi.s direcotrial debut, .Peepli Live. was made on a budget of approximately Rs.100 million (including marketing costs) and recovered its investment even before its release by selling its satellite rights for Rs.100 million and music rights for Rs.40 million...Peepli Live. has opened extremely well. What is surprising is the reaction from single screens - it opened to almost 90 to 95 percent in single screens,. said a source close to Aamir.

Director: Anusha Rizvi

Actors: Omkar Das, Raghuvir Yadav, Shalini Vatsa, Malaika Shenoy, Vishal Sharma, Nowaz

Rating: 4 out of 5

Watching ‘Peepli Live’ makes you wonder - does Aamir Khan possess a magic lamp? Of course, the film is not about this Midas-touch man. Yet it is about him. Because every year scores of beautiful films like this one never reach your eyeballs.

A simple comment, “Brother what will happen if our land goes”, a satirical song ‘Desh Mera’ by Indian Ocean and a ride on a rickety transport locally called ‘Jugaad’ opens the film and sets the mood. The transport where everyone hangs for a ride and our ‘hero’ pukes out of is an analogy for India.

Brothers Natha (Omkar) and Budhiya (Raghuvir) are two ‘insignificant’ farmers barely living in the Cm’s constituency. Like farmers everywhere, no one gives a damn about them. A stray, drunk comment by Natha reported...

Movie Review: Peepli Live; Star cast: Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghuveer Yadav, Malaika Shenoy, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shalini Vatsa, Vishal Sharma and Naseeruddin Shah; Director: Anusha Rizvi; Rating: ***1/2 – Is a brilliant satire.

During times when a majority of Hindi films carrying big star names have been flopping left, right center attributed to the fact that their content is poor, comes Aamir Khan produced Peepli [Live] starring no big names but superbly directed strong on content brilliant multi layered satire. It takes you straight into the heart of the real.

Film: ‘Peepli Live’; Director: Anusha Rizvi; Cast: Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghuvir Yadav, Shalini Vatsa, Farrukh Jaffar, Malaika Shenoy, Vishal Sharma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sitaram Panchal, Naseeruddin Shah, Aamir Bashir; Producer: Aamir Khan; Rating: ****

It is a miracle that a script like ‘Peepli Live’ has been turned into a movie and has got a commercial release. It is certainly surprising that a mainstream filmmaker like Aamir Khan decided to invest money in a movie that puts the spotlight on grave issues like the plight of Indian peasants.

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Thousands of Indians along with locals flocked to get a glimpse of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan at the premiere of his latest home production 'Peepli Live'.The 45-year-old actor was in Melbourne on Friday to promote his latest film at the ongoing Melbourne International Film Festival 2010.The film is being featured along with other four Bollywood films under a special category called 'Not Quite Bollywood.'Prior to the special screening of the film, Aamir wearing a silken Indian outfit also attended a special reception organised by the Victorian government.Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings joined by community leaders and film industry representatives welcomed the superstar."India is the largest film producing country in the world producing up to 1,000 films a year more than Hollywood. We're excited the filmmakers have chosen Melbourne for the Australian premiere of 'Peepli Live', allowing Australian audiences to see the film before it screens in India,...

Peepli Live Cast: Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghuveer Yadav, Malaika Shenoy, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shalini Vatsa, Farrukh Jaffer, Vishal O Sharma, Naseruddin Shah, Aamir Bashir; Music: Indian Ocean, Brij Mandal, Bhadwai, Nageen Tanvir, Ram Sampat.

Preview:

Peepli Live is a satire, a black comedy about rural life in India.

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.

London -- U.K. indie distributor Artificial Eye has snapped up Anusha Rizvi and Mahmood Farooqui's "Peepli Live," a farcical contemporary comedy set in rural India.

Also written by Rizvi, the movie is produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao with co-producer Ronnie Screwvala and tells the story of an impoverished farmer who learns of a government scheme to aid the families of indebted farmers if they commit suicide and thus decides on a very drastic plan to save his land from repossession.

The film stars Omkar Das Manikpuri alongside Raghubir Yadav, model, actor and television presenter Malaika Shenoy, Shalini Vatsa, Farrukh Jaffer, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vishal O Sharma.

"Peepli Live" was the first Indian film to unspool in the World Cinema competitive section at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year before then showcasing at the Berlin International Film Festival 2010.