Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, late Irrfan Khan's film 'Piku' returning to theaters on May 9
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Synopsis
As 'Piku' approaches its 10th anniversary, Deepika Padukone shares her fondness for the film, which will return to theaters on May 9. The film, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and the late Irrfan Khan, is a heartfelt journey of a father-daughter duo.
Key Takeaways
- “Piku” celebrates its 10th anniversary.
- Re-release date is May 9, 2025.
- Features stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.
- Directed by Shoojit Sircar.
- Film explores family relationships through humor.
Mumbai, April 19 (NationPress) As “Piku” approaches its 10th anniversary, actress Deepika Padukone expressed that this film, set to return to theaters on May 9, will always occupy a special place in her heart.
Deepika shared a video on her Instagram featuring megastar Amitabh Bachchan discussing his character Bhaskor's journey in “Piku”. The video also showcases memorable moments from the film.
In the caption, she wrote, “A film that will always have my heart - PIKU is back in cinemas on 9th May, 2025 to celebrate its 10th Anniversary! Irrfan, we miss you! And think of you often…”
“Piku” originally premiered on May 8, 2015. This comedy-drama, directed by Shoojit Sircar, features Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Irrfan Khan, alongside Moushumi Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, and Raghubir Yadav. The megastar achieved his record-setting fourth National Film Award for Best Actor at the 63rd National Film Awards.
The narrative centers on Piku, an architect, and her aging but demanding father Bhaskor Banerjee, who bond during a road trip to Kolkata despite their conflicting ideologies and frequent quarrels over minor issues.
On the acting front, Deepika was most recently featured in Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty. This film, based on an original story conceived by Kshitij Patwardhan, stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role, alongside Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Shweta Tiwari, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. It marks the fifth installment of Shetty's Cop Universe franchise.
Deepika is married to Ranveer Singh, with whom she began dating in August 2012. The couple announced their engagement in October 2018 and celebrated their marriage in traditional Konkani Hindu and Sikh Anand Karaj ceremonies at Lake Como, Italy. On September 8, 2024, she welcomed their daughter Dua.
