AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

TeenzTen An action-packed slog

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Wyatt There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

jollyrancher-56592 After watching the god awful Bol Bachchan in 2012, I vowed to never watch another Bollywood movie. I stayed true to that for the next 3 years. However, in 2015 I agreed to watch Piku for my mom's birthday. I'm so glad I did. It's one of the best movies I've ever seen. At the core of the movie is a relationship between a curmudgeon, hypochondriac father and his daughter. More than half of the movie consists of Amitabh Bachchan complaining about his constipation, but it makes you laugh each and every time. Its a charming, simple movie and is carried by its terrific performances and clever dialogues. Because truthfully, the plot isn't super heavy but you'll find yourself fully invested till the end.

steffycyril Some people create spark in a jiffy. Shoorjit is one of such directors.There is chemistry and witty scenes in the film.The story is all about the relationship of a father and a daughter.Apart from the love that every story focuses on,this is all about relationships.There are things that we should care about and balance in our life.The name Piku is chosen wisely.The locations are taken thoughtfully. The stars shine without much glamour.It's an unbelievable creation that makes us gasp for more.Irrfan has good role and is a very good human being.He is also a loyal owner of a cab service. Through the story,the relation from a cab driver changes to a person in family.The guest appearances contribute a lot in the movie.It also shows ideally how a lady is sidelined for the fact that she is not married or not dating anyone. THe movie poses a question-"Does settling in life means marriage?".Why can't a lady live a comfortable life in her surrounding? BIgB shows the true picture of a good father who makes every attempts to make her better.Generation gap could not change their relation but made it more smoother.

kashyapadhiraj Piku is undoubtedly one of the finest pieces of craft of the recent years. The film is a great amalgamation of brilliant performances, great storyline and direction, well written scenes, soothing background score and author backed characters. The film basically explores the relation of an ageing cantankerous father, Bhaskor Benerjee, having constipation problems and other health issues and a modern, fearless, confident, independent, multi-tasker daughter, Piku, he completely depends on. These parts are played to perfection by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone respectively. The other pivotal character in the film is that of Irrfan who plays the owner of a taxi agency, Rana Chaudhury. The initial part of the film invests on building up the characters. The conversations and arguments between Bhaskor and Rana during the road trip are hilarious, specially the one in which Rana describes Bhaskor about the benefit of Indian sanitary system. The gradual shift from a tensed relation between Rana and Piku to a relation with a lot of mutual love, respect and understanding is also one of the highlights of the film.Piku is definitely a triumph of writing. There is not really any plot to speak of. But in spite of that Juhi Chaturvedi, who has written the screenplay and the dialogues, creates such strong characters that we do not lose interest in any point of time. The dialogues are written in a way that the lines hit us as normal conversations, not as typical filmy dialogues. The depiction of the fights Piku and her Baba have is so real that an audience finds an analogy to their day-to-day life situations. The amazing thing about Bhaskor is that he is so irritating that it's almost adorable. Moreover, the toilet humour used in the film never goes to a sleazy level crossing the line. Bhaskor's constipation issues are very much part of his character and it is being used in the film in a very intelligent and delicate way.Director Shoojit Sircar excels in his job. He does full justice to the wonderful script presented to him by Juhi Chaturvedi. He tells the story in the most simplistic way possible, without hampering the depth of the story. The director has to be an obtrusive observer of human behaviour, otherwise he would not have been able to create his central characters with that much of minute attributes. In the midst of all the crazy fights, constipation conversations and messy characters, director Shoojit Sircar perfectly forms an emotional base for the story. He makes his actors express a lot without uttering any words. There are so many things in the film which are left unsaid and that make the film even more memorable. The scene where Bhaskor falls ill and Piku is sitting next to him, the conversation between Piku and Rana discussing about her marriage, the whole sequence towards the end where Rana is about to leave- are some of the bests of the lot. The subtle, understated romantic tone Rana and Piku's conversations has is definitely the X-factor for me in the film.The power packed performances by the actors, especially the central three, lifted the film to a different level altogether. At the age of 72, Mr. Bachchan yet again creates pure magic and adds another star to his tally of great performances. His portrayal of Bhaskor Benerjee seems so real that never for a moment we are bound to realize that we are watching the mega-star himself on screen, not Bhaskor. Irrfan, as usual, is characteristically flawless. His understanding of the nuances of his character is amazing and he does his job in a way only he can. Despite of a less author-backed role, he imbues his role with much authenticity and gives the narrative its consistency. His eyes do most of the talking. But the surprise package for me has to be Deepika's performance. She was put there, in the same frame, with two of the greatest actors our country has ever produced and yet, she doesn't hit a false note even for once. Piku's character looks simple to pull off, but it is actually a complex role and Deepika beautifully plays it with immense ease. Her character will definitely remind you of all your women friends who are independent, have a mind of their own and do not allow anyone to dictate their lives. The supporting cast also fit into the story perfectly, especially Bodan, Bhaskor's personal caretaker. The melodious score by Anupam Roy adds to the beauty of this lovely tale.The beauty of Piku lies not in the story but the way it is told. It shows that mind-boggling stories with twists and turns are not needed to make an impact on the silver screen. In fact it is one of those endearing narratives where the actors' abilities to make the characters look believable and nuanced ways in which the director tells the tale overpowers the predictable storyline. A woman's free spirit and strength, an old father's love for his daughter which goes on to a level of obsession and dependence, children's hidden care and responsibilities for their parents, a young man seeking peace and his dreams, families and their foibles- all these ingredients are served to us wrapped up with a great sense of humour and wit in a perfect meal avoiding the clichés of typical Hindi movies. Piku will make you guffaw and make you weep. It will make you think and understand life better. It will make you love your families and yourself more. But it will make sure that when you walk out of the theater, you walk out with a smile and a sense satisfaction.

ctowyi Bhaskor Banerjee (Amitabh Bachchan) is full of shite, both literally and metaphorically. He is the most cantankerous curmudgeon I have ever lay my eyes on and his day revolves around checking the state of his stools, whether they are hard, soft, watery or smell too funky. Piku (Deepika Padukone) is her 30-year-old daughter, who is a mirror copy of her dad. She doesn't quite see it but we can flash forward and see what she will become. Due to some circumstances involving Bhaskor's bowel movements, father, daughter and servant need to make a 1500-km journey to Kolkata via a taxi driven by Rana (Irrfan Khan), the owner of the taxi service because no driver wants to come close to the father and daughter.I really enjoy this heartwarming and funny little film. By 'little' I mean it doesn't rely on the usual high melodrama to etch out learning arcs for its main characters. Bachchan and Padukone play characters teetering on the brink detestability, but the acting is such masterclass that they never drop the ball. They play characters that are resigned to their destinies and fates, too 'comfortable' to entertain a change. Moreover, they don't see a need to. In the close confines of a car things sort of reach a fine boil. Irrfan Khan is also in his usual awesome form. The whole film thrives on charms and simplicity. It is very well done, resulting in a natural character-driven feature that finds the perfect blend of human interest drama, mild humor, and just enough of a spark of potential romance to keep the audience waiting for that perfect moment when the lingering spark ignites, even if it's just for a moment. I especially love the cumulative scene right at the end that never betrays what it set out to be, and it put a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart. This is a gem of a film that never screams out in high melodrama, even though the characters do engage in constant shout-fest. Definitely IMHO one of my fave Hindi films of 2015.