(2015) is a critically acclaimed Hindi comedy-drama that explores the messy, endearing, and often frustrating relationship between a headstrong daughter and her eccentric, aging father. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the film stars Deepika Padukone Amitabh Bachchan Irrfan Khan in what many consider to be career-defining performances. The Iconic Trio Piku Banerjee (Deepika Padukone)
In an exclusive interview, Bachchan revealed that he wore a prosthetic stomach to look softer and more sedentary. He also insisted on speaking a very specific dialect of Bengali Hindi—a mix of pure Hindi with a Bengali cadence. “Bhashkor is not a villain or a hero. He is a father who hasn’t realized his daughter is also a human being,” Bachchan said. The scene where he reluctantly eats a medicated laddoo and cries about his late wife is considered a masterclass in silent acting. piku hindi movie exclusive