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Plot Summary
Natha and Bhudha, two farmers from Peepli village in the heart of rural India are about to lose his plot of land due to an unpaid government loan. A quick fix to the problem is the very same government's program that aids the families of indebted farmers who have committed suicide. As a means of survival Natha can choose to die! His brother is happy to push him towards this unique 'honor' but Natha is reluctant. Local elections are around the corner and what might've been another unnoticed event turns into a 'cause celebré' with everyone wanting a piece of the action. Political bigwigs, high-ranking bureaucrats, local henchmen and the ever-zealous media descend upon sleepy Peepli to stake their claim. The question on everyone's lips: "Will he or Won't he?" As the mania escalates over what will be the fate of farmer Natha, nobody seems to care how he feels about his choice. (In Hindi with English Subtitles)
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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83%- Reviews Counted: 24
- Fresh: 20
- Rotten: 4
- Average Rating: 6.2/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: A fitfully amusing Indian comedy that touches on a hot-button topic.
Fresh: Manages to mine substantial dark humor from this tragic situation while offering pointed -- and sometimes poignant -- social commentary in the process.
Fresh: It's an unusual taste of mainstream Indian cinema, unexpectedly irreverent with an earthier, folkier soundtrack than the typical Bollywood electro-bounce.
Rotten: You can't fault the crusading spirit of this controversial Bollywood satire, just the blunt, one-note, entirely obvious execution.
Customer Reviews
Well made but not so enjoyable!
Great viewing in HD, another very well produced Aamir Khan film but somewhat depressing and not as enjoyable as films like Lagaan, 3 Idiots, Rang de basanti and Taare zameen par. The main reason is the reality of the system and life in India it accurately portrays. Despite this I'd say it's well worth watching but the question is will things ever change?
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