Piku

For the 1980 Bengali Language directed by Satyajit Ray, see Pikoo (film).
Piku

Theatrical Release Poster
Directed by Shoojit Sircar
Produced by N.P. Singh
Ronnie Lahiri
Sneha Rajani
Written by Juhi Chaturvedi
Screenplay by Juhi Chaturvedi
Starring Deepika Padukone
Amitabh Bachchan
Irrfan Khan
Music by Anupam Roy
Cinematography Kamaljeet Negi
Edited by Chandrashekhar Prajapati
Production
company
MSM Motion Pictures
Saraswati Entertainment Creations Limited
Rising Sun Films
Distributed by Yash Raj Films
Release dates
  • 8 May 2015
Running time
 135 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi

Piku is an upcoming Indian comedy-drama film directed by Shoojit Sircar. Deepika Padukone portrays the titular protagonist, a Bengali architect living in New Delhi, and Amitabh Bachchan plays her ageing father. The film explores the dynamics of their relationship as they take a road trip to Kolkata.[1] Irrfan Khan, Moushumi Chatterjee and Jishu Sengupta portray supporting roles. Piku is scheduled for release on May 8, 2015.[2]

Cast

Production

Casting

The main cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Irrfan Khan was finalised in mid-2014.[5] In preparation for the role of Piku, Padukone learned Bengali as her character is from Bengal.[6] Initially, there were early reports that Jisshu Sengupta was cast as the romantic lead opposite Deepika Padukone, but it has been confirmed that Sengupta will in fact be seen playing Padukone's best friend in the film.[3][7] Irrfan Khan will play the romantic lead opposite of Deepika Padukone.[8][9] Amitabh Bachchan will essay the role of a Bangali bhadrolok, while Moushumi Chatterjee will essay the role of a family member.[10] Akshay Oberoi will play a cameo role going on a date with Padukone's character.[4]

Filming

Principal photography for Piku began in August 2014, when shooting of the film's first schedule took off in Kolkata.[11] The first schedule for Piku was also filmed in Delhi and Mumbai and included filming of indoor scenes.[12][13][14] The second schedule of filming started on 30 October 2014 in Kolkata and took place mostly in the north part of the city.[14][15][16] Specifically, shooting for the film took place at the iconic Howrah Bridge in the city's Shyambazar neighbourhood and at Bishop Lefroy Road, the residence of Satyajit Ray.[16][17][18] During the shooting at Howrah Bridge, Bachchan was seen cycling around the city streets dressed as his character.[19] The Kolkata schedule was completed on 18 November 2014 and shooting has now shifted to Delhi and Patdi Near Surendranagar in Gujarat.[20][21] Shooting in Delhi took place at Gurgaon cyber hub and city club where Padukone and Khan were seen filming for the film.[22] The film was wrapped up after its last schedule being shot in Varanasi. Both Padukone and Khan shot on the ghats of Banaras under chilly conditions and also attracted a crowd on the ghats of Banaras.[23]

Promotion

The makers of the film released a video of day one on the sets of Piku which is called Piku Begins. The video has the cast speak about what viewers can expect from the film.[24] As a part of promotions, the makers have released onset pictures of the film's shooting where the main cast are all seen in character.[25] Bachchan's first look was revealed from the film that depicts his character of an old Bengali man with long hair and a big belly.[26] On 25 March 2015, as part of the promotion, Deepika revealed the poster of the film through her twitter handle.[27]

Soundtrack

Anupam Roy composed the soundtrack for the film.
Piku
Soundtrack album by Anupam Roy
Released 21 April 2015
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 23:10
Label Zee Music Company

The soundtrack is composed entirely by Anupam Roy, the lyrics are also written by Roy. The first song, "Journey Song", was released on 1 April 2015. The official music album was released online on April 21, 2015.

No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Bezubaan"  Anupam Roy 05:37
2. "Journey Song"  Anupam Roy, Shreya Ghoshal 04:12
3. "Lamhe Guzar Gaye"  Anupam Roy 04:16
4. "Piku"  Sunidhi Chauhan 03:26
5. "Teri Meri Baatein"  Anupam Roy 05:39
6. "Piku Remix (DJ AKS) [28]"  Sunidhi Chauhan 02:00
Total length:
 23:10

References

  1. ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone Play Crazy Father-daughter Duo in 'Piku'". Indiawest.com. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "'Piku' trailer to be released with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'" (Mid-Day.com). Mid Day. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Deepika Padukone is hero & heroine in Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku'?". BizAsia Showbiz. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Actor Akshay Oberoi to essay a cameo in Amitabh-Deepika starrer 'Piku'". Kolly Talk. 27 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku' to release April 2015". Pinkvilla. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  6. ↑ "Deepika Padukone learns Bengali for 'Piku'". Deccan Chronicle. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "Deepika Padukone's Piku Hero is Bengali Star Jisshu Sengupta". NDTV. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  8. ↑ "Deepika Padukone to romance Irrfan Khan in 'Piku'". Bollywood Mantra. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  9. ↑ "Irrfan Khan-Deepika Padukone: Fresh onscreen pair comes on the board". Desimartini. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  10. ↑ "For Big B shoot, Shoojit wants Mamata Banerjee's cooperation". The Times of India. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  11. ↑ "Deepika Padukone shoots for 'Piku'". Mid Day. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  12. ↑ "Deepika Padukone to work with Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan in Shoojit Sircar's Piku". Indian Express. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  13. ↑ "Big B, Deepika and Irrfan starrer Piku slated for a April 2015 release". Firstpost. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Next Piku schedule in November". The Indian Express. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
  15. ↑ "Piku – The Casting Coup of the Year". The Free Press Journal. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Piku team to be at Kolkata International Film Festival". The Times of India. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  17. ↑ "Big B, PIKU Team Shoot at Iconic Howrah Bridge". The Free Press Journal. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  18. ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan's City of Joy: Chowringhee to Howrah Bridge Via Shyambazar". NDTV Movies. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  19. ↑ "IN PICS: Amitabh Bachchan rides bicycle through Kolkata for Piku shoot". Times of India. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  20. ↑ "Celebrity Spotting: Deepika Padukone In Delhi". Filmi Beat. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  21. ↑ "Deepika Padukone lands in Ahmedabad for Piku". Pinkvilla. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  22. ↑ "Spotted: Deepika Padukone shooting for ‘Piku’ in Gurgaon". Apun Ka Choice. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  23. ↑ "Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan shoot for 'Piku' in Varanasi". Times of India. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  24. ↑ "Day one with Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone on the sets of 'Piku'". Deccan Chronicle. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  25. ↑ "First look: Amitabh Bachchan gets family-pack for Piku". Hindustan Times. 2 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  26. ↑ "First look: Amitabh Bachchan flaunts 'family-pack' in Piku". India Today.in. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  27. ↑ "POSTER OUT! DEEPIKA AND AMITABH STARRER 'PIKU' POSTER RELEASED". Filmy Monkey. 25 March 2015.
  28. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVrnINi7jp4


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