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{{Infobox film
| name = Piku
| image = Piku.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Shoojit Sircar]]
| producer = {{ubl|N.P. Singh|Ronnie Lahiri|Sneha Rajani}}
| writer = [[Juhi Chaturvedi]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Amitabh Bachchan]]|[[Deepika Padukone]]|[[Irrfan Khan]]}}
| music = [[Anupam Roy]]
| cinematography = Kamaljeet Negi
| editing = Chandrashekhar Prajapati
| studio = {{ubl|[[Multi Screen Media|MSM Motion Pictures]]|Saraswati Entertainment Creations|[[Rising Sun Films]]}}
| distributor = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| released = {{film date|df=yes|2015|5|8| [[India]]}}
| runtime = 122 minutes<ref name=Runtime>{{cite web|title= ''PIKU'' (PG) – British Board of Film Classification|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/piku-film|website=British Board of Film Classification|access-date=27 September 2015}}</ref>
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Hindi]]
| budget = {{INR|link=yes}}30 [[crore]]<ref name="gross">{{cite web|title=Piku |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2864 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=11 September 2018}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}171 [[crore]]<ref name="gross"/>
}}
'''''Piku''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Bollywood|Hindi-language]] [[comedy-drama]] [[film]] directed by [[Shoojit Sircar]] and produced by N. P. Singh, Ronnie Lahiri and Sneha Rajani. It stars [[Deepika Padukone]] as the titular protagonist, [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Irrfan Khan]], with [[Moushumi Chatterjee]] and [[Jisshu Sengupta]] portraying supporting roles.

The film is loosely based on the 1980 Bengali-language short film, [[Pikoo]] by [[Satyajit Ray]].<ref>https://www.dawn.com/news/1172021</ref> The script was written by Juhi Chaturvedi. Principal photography began in August 2014 and was wrapped up in December. [[Anupam Roy]] composed the soundtrack and score, and wrote the lyrics.

''Piku'' was released on 8 May 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title='Piku' trailer to be released with 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/piku-trailer-to-be-released-with-detective-byomkesh-bakshy/16070186|access-date=18 March 2015|issue=Mid-Day.com|publisher=[[Mid-Day]]}}</ref> It garnered widespread critical acclaim upon release. Critics praised the screenplay, performances, humour and overall simplicity.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mehta|first=Ankita|title='Piku' Review Roundup: A Film that's all Heart|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/piku-review-roundup-simple-classy-charming-film-631700|work=International Business Times|date=7 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> It also emerged as a commercial success worldwide. Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|25|c|lk=|year=2015}}, ''Piku'' earned {{INRConvert|141|c|lk=|year=2015}} worldwide.<ref name="gross" />

On January 11, 2016, the film was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]] in the [[61st Filmfare Awards#Main Awards|61st Filmfare Awards]], as well as other categories. [[Deepika Padukone]] won her second [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]], and [[Amitabh Bachchan]] received his record setting fourth [[National Film Award for Best Actor]] at the [[63rd National Film Awards]] and his record setting third [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor]] for his performance.

== Plot ==

Piku Banerjee ([[Deepika Padukone]]) is a Bengali architect residing in Delhi with her 70-year-old widower father, Bhashkor ([[Amitabh Bachchan]]). Bhashkor is a hypochondriac with chronic constipation, who traces every problem to his bowel movements. His habits often lead to quarrels with Piku, the servants (Bodan), and Chhobi Mashi ([[Moushumi Chatterjee]]), Piku's maternal aunt, who often visits them. Piku loves her father and, as her mother is deceased, takes good care of him but is often extremely irritated by his eccentricities. Her colleague, Syed Afroz ([[Jisshu Sengupta]]) is a good friend, and she is a regular client of Syed's friend, Rana Chaudhary's ([[Irrfan Khan]]) taxi business. Regularly stressed both by her job and by her father's finicky behavior, Piku often quarrels with Rana's taxi drivers during her morning commute, leading to several car crashes.

Piku wants to sell their ancestral home in Kolkata, Champakunj, but Bhashkor objects vehemently and decides to visit Kolkata. Piku, unwilling to let him travel alone after a recent health scare, is obliged to accompany him. Bhashkor refuses all modes of travel other than by car, citing his constipation as the reason. Due to Piku's problems with Rana's employed drivers, all of them refuse to drive her. Piku tries to book a flight to Kolkata but Rana arrives at their home to take the family to Kolkata himself, without informing his mother and sister about the trip.

On the way, the group encounters many incidents, with Rana on the verge of losing patience due to Bhashkor's fussiness and constipation. When they reach Kolkata, Bhashkor asks Rana to stay with them for some time. Piku and Rana spend time with each other in the city and gradually grow close. Rana also subtly hints at her not to sell the ancestral house.

Rana leaves Kolkata and asks Bhashkor to stop his eccentricities which he eventually listens to. Piku changes her mind and decides not to sell the house. Meanwhile, Bhashkor's sudden desire to bicycle increases as he cycles through a part of the city alone, leaving everyone tense since he did not tell them about it. When Bhashkor returns, Piku berates him for eating street food and for being irresponsible, but he simply states that his constipation is cleared and he needs to bicycle every day. He remembers Rana who had told him to eat everything and not be choosy and picky about food. Piku is secretly happy but does not emote much.

The next day, everyone discovers that Bhashkor has died in his sleep, probably from [[sleep apnea]] or [[cardiac arrhythmia]]. Piku states that he always wanted a peaceful death. She returns to Delhi, where she arranges his funeral. There, Dr. Srivastava ([[Raghubir Yadav]]), Bhashkor's doctor, reveals to her that Syed, too, has constipation and Bhashkor knew about it for a long time. A few days later, she pays up whatever due she owes Rana. She renames the Delhi house "Bhaskor [[Villa]]" in her father's memory and the maid, who had left due to Bhashkor's tantrums, returns to work. The film ends with a scene of Piku playing badminton with Rana in the courtyard in front of her house.

== Cast ==
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Bhashkor Banerjee
* [[Deepika Padukone]] as Piku Banerjee
* [[Irrfan Khan]] as Rana Chaudhary
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Syed Afroz
* [[Avijit Dutt]] as Bodo Mesho
* [[Moushumi Chatterjee]] as Chhobi Mashi
* Balendra Singh as Budhan
* Swaroopa Ghosh as Moni Kaaki
* [[Raghuvir Yadav]] as Dr. Srivastava
* [[Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury]] as Nabendu
* [[Akshay Oberoi]] as Aniket
* Rupsa Banerjee as Eisha
*Sumanto Chattopadhyay as Saurob<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tewari|first=Saumya|date=2017-07-14|title=Sumanto Chattopadhyay appointed chief creative officer of Soho Square|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/Z4EGIbXpPNyuArNm3Fss1L/Sumanto-Chattopadhyay-appointed-chief-creative-officer-of-So.html|access-date=2021-07-23|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>

== Production ==
'''Writing'''

[[File:Shoojit Sircar an Indian film director and producer of Bengali origin,India.jpg|thumb|left|Shoojit Sircar, Director of Piku]]

Shoojit Sircar said ''Piku'' was not initially written with an [[Intermission|interval]] in mind, but because of the tendency of Indian theatre operators to force intervals into films during screenings, Sircar had to rewrite the script to accommodate an interval.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/i-dont-do-the-bollywood-stuff/20180412.htm|title='I don't do the Bollywood stuff'|website=Rediff}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
Shoojit Sircar's original choices of the main cast were [[Parineeti Chopra]] in the title role, [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Irrfan Khan]]. These three actors were given the script. However, Chopra turned down the part.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shoojit-sircars-next-might-cast-parineeti-irrfan/1/325921.html|title=Shoojit Sircars next might cast Parineeti, Irrfan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20140219/ARTICLE/302199978/1057|title='I've lots on my plate': Parineeti Chopra|last=(IANS)|website=www.khaleejtimes.com}}</ref> The cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan was finalised in mid-2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/newstags/amitabh-bachchan/303573/shoojit-sircars-piku-release-april-2015|title=Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku' to release April 2015|publisher=Pinkvilla|date=23 June 2014|access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref> In preparation for the role of Piku, Padukone learned Bengali as her character is from Bengal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141121/entertainment-bollywood/article/deepika-padukones-bong-connection|title=Deepika Padukone learns Bengali for 'Piku'|publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=21 November 2014|access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref> There were early reports that [[Jisshu Sengupta]] was cast as the romantic lead opposite [[Deepika Padukone]], but Sengupta plays Padukone's character's best friend.<ref name="piku">{{cite news|url=http://www.media247.co.uk/showbiz/deepika-is-the-hero-heroine-in-shoojit-sircars-piku|title=Deepika Padukone is hero & heroine in Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku'?|publisher=BizAsia Showbiz|date=28 June 2014|access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/deepika-padukone-s-piku-hero-is-bengali-star-jisshu-sengupta-523340|title=Deepika Padukone's Piku Hero is Bengali Star Jisshu Sengupta|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=13 May 2014|access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref> [[Irrfan Khan]] plays the romantic lead opposite [[Deepika Padukone]].<ref>{{cite news|url =http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/deepika-padukone-to-romance-irrfan-khan-in-piku/14996/|title=Deepika Padukone to romance Irrfan Khan in 'Piku'|publisher=Bollywood Mantra|date=23 June 2014|access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/bollywood/irrfan-khan-deepika-padukone-fresh-onscreen-pair-comes-board/article11335.htm|title=Irrfan Khan-Deepika Padukone: Fresh onscreen pair comes on the board|publisher=Desimartini|date=24 June 2014|access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref> Bachchan essays the role of Piku's father, while Moushumi Chatterjee portrays Piku's aunt.<ref name="shooting">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Bengali/Movies/News/For-Big-B-shoot-Shoojit-wants-Mamata-Banerjees-cooperation/articleshow/38616885.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=For Big B shoot, Shoojit wants Mamata Banerjee's cooperation|date=19 July 2014|access-date= 20 July 2014}}</ref> [[Akshay Oberoi]] was cast in a cameo.<ref>{{cite news|title=Akshay Oberoi to do cameo in Shoojit Sircar's 'Piku'|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-oberoi-to-do-cameo-in-shoojit-sircars-piku/|work=The Indian Express|date=25 December 2015|access-date=12 May 2015}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] for ''Piku'' began in August 2014, when the film's first schedule took off in [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Deepika Padukone shoots for 'Piku'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/Deepika-Padukone-shoots-for-Piku/15538157|access-date=18 August 2014|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=18 August 2014}}</ref> The first schedule for Piku was also filmed in [[Delhi]] and [[Mumbai]] and included indoor scenes.<ref name="cast">{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/deepika-padukone-to-work-with-amitabh-bachchan-irrfan-in-shoojit-sircars-piku/|work=[[Indian Express]]|title=Deepika Padukone to work with Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan in Shoojit Sircar's Piku|access-date=8 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/big-b-deepika-irrfan-starrer-piku-slated-april-2015-release-1584703.html|publisher=[[Firstpost]]|title=Big B, Deepika and Irrfan starrer Piku slated for a April 2015 release|access-date=8 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="first">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/next-piku-schedule-in-november/|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|title=Next Piku schedule in November|date= 19 September 2014| access-date=21 September 2014}}</ref> The second schedule of filming started on 30 October 2014 in Kolkata, mostly in the north.<ref name="first" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://freepressjournal.in/piku-the-casting-coup-of-the-year/|publisher=[[The Free Press Journal]]|title=Piku – The Casting Coup of the Year|date=30 October 2014|access-date=30 October 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031012612/http://freepressjournal.in/piku-the-casting-coup-of-the-year/|archive-date=31 October 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=kolkata>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Piku-team-to-be-at-Kolkata-International-Film-Festival/articleshow/45004600.cms|title=Piku team to be at Kolkata International Film Festival|work=The Times of India|date=1 November 2014|access-date=2 November 2014}}</ref> Specifically, shooting took place at the [[Howrah Bridge]] in the city's Shyambazar neighbourhood and at Bishop Lefroy Road.<ref name=kolkata /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://freepressjournal.in/big-b-piku-team-shoot-at-iconic-howrah-bridge-2/|title=Big B, PIKU Team Shoot at Iconic Howrah Bridge|publisher=[[The Free Press Journal]]|date=8 November 2014|access-date=8 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108004443/http://freepressjournal.in/big-b-piku-team-shoot-at-iconic-howrah-bridge-2/|archive-date=8 November 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/amitabh-bachchans-city-of-joy-shooting-at-shyambazar-howrah-bridge-chowringhee-690103|title=Amitabh Bachchan's City of Joy: Chowringhee to Howrah Bridge Via Shyambazar|publisher=[[NDTV]] Movies|date=7 November 2014|access-date=7 November 2014}}</ref> During the shooting at Howrah Bridge, Bachchan bicycled around the city dressed as his character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/IN-PICS-Amitabh-Bachchan-rides-bicycle-through-Kolkata-for-Piku-shoot/articleshow/45021679.cms |title=IN PICS: Amitabh Bachchan rides bicycle through Kolkata for Piku shoot |publisher=Times of India|date=3 November 2014 |access-date=12 August 2014}}</ref> The Kolkata schedule was completed on 18 November 2014 and shooting now shifted to Delhi and Patdi Near [[Surendranagar]] in [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2014/celebrity-spotting-deepika-padukone-in-delhi-165828.html#slidemore-slideshow-1|title=Celebrity Spotting: Deepika Padukone In Delhi|publisher=Filmi Beat|date=27 November 2014|access-date=27 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/deepika-padukone/deepika-padukone-lands-ahmedabad-piku#6|title=Deepika Padukone lands in Ahmedabad for Piku|publisher=Pinkvilla|date=27 November 2014|access-date=29 November 2014}}</ref>

The "Journey Song" was shot in Gujarat in December 2014 on the state highway connecting [[Ahmedabad]] to [[Bhuj]].<ref name="Mishra 2015">{{cite web | last=Mishra | first=Piyush | title=From Piku to Krrish 3: Gujarat firms on Bollywood brand-wagon | website=The Times of India | date=4 May 2015| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/From-Piku-to-Krrish-3-Gujarat-firms-on-Bollywood-brand-wagon/articleshow/47152122.cms | access-date=9 May 2015}}</ref> Shooting in Delhi took place at Gurgaon cyber hub and city club where Padukone and Khan were seen filming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/content/slide_show/sid100022527-spotted_deepika_padukone_shooting_for_piku_in_gurgaon/|title=Spotted: Deepika Padukone shooting for 'Piku' in Gurgaon|publisher=Apun Ka Choice|date=26 November 2014|access-date=27 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205192044/http://www.apunkachoice.com/content/slide_show/sid100022527-spotted_deepika_padukone_shooting_for_piku_in_gurgaon/|archive-date=5 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was wrapped up after its last schedule shot in [[Varanasi]]. Padukone and Khan shot on the ghats of Banaras under chilly conditions and attracted a crowd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Deepika-Padukone-and-Irrfan-Khan-shoot-for-Piku-in-Varanasi/articleshow/45560772.cms|title=Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan shoot for 'Piku' in Varanasi|publisher=Times of India|date=18 December 2014|access-date=21 January 2015}}</ref>

==Music==
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The music of the film is composed by [[Anupam Roy]] while the lyrics are penned Anupam Roy and Manoj Yadav. The first song, "Journey Song", was released on 1 April 2015. The official music album was released online on April 21, 2015.
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| title2 = Journey Song
| extra2 = Anupam Roy, [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
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| title3 = Lamhe Guzar Gaye
| lyrics3= Anupam Roy
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| length3 = 04:18
| title4 = Piku
| extra4 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| lyrics4 = Manoj Yadav
| length4 = 03:26
| title5 = Teri Meri Baatein
| lyrics5 = Anupam Roy
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==Marketing==
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141030/entertainment-bollywood/article/wacth-day-one-amitabh-bachchan-and-deepika-padukone-sets-piku|title=Day one with Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone on the sets of 'Piku'|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=30 October 2014|access-date=5 November 2014}}</ref> As a part of promotions, the makers released on-set pictures of the shooting where the main cast are seen in character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-amitabh-bachchan-gets-family-pack-for-piku/article1-1281663.aspx|title=First look: Amitabh Bachchan gets family-pack for Piku|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=2 November 2014|access-date=23 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111212226/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-amitabh-bachchan-gets-family-pack-for-piku/article1-1281663.aspx|archive-date=11 November 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Bachchan's first look was revealed — depicting his character of an old Bengali man with long hair and a big belly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/first-look-amitabh-bachchan-flaunts-family-pack-in-piku-shoojit-sircar/1/398501.html|title=First look: Amitabh Bachchan flaunts 'family-pack' in Piku|publisher=India Today.in|date=31 October 2014|access-date=21 January 2015}}</ref> On 25 March 2015, as part of the promotion, Deepika revealed the poster of the film through her Twitter handle.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.filmymonkey.com/hollywood/2015/03/25/poster-out-deepika-and-amitabh-starrer-piku-poster-released/|title=POSTER OUT! DEEPIKA AND AMITABH STARRER 'PIKU' POSTER RELEASED|publisher=Filmy Monkey|date=25 March 2015}}</ref>

==Reception==
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The film received critical acclaim upon its release.
Raja Sen of [[Rediff.com]] gave ''Piku'' 4.5 out of 5 stars, writing that it is a "film with tremendous heart -- one that made me guffaw and made me weep and is making sure I'm smiling wide just thinking about it now -- but also a sharp film, with nuanced details showing off wit, progressive thought and insightful writing".<ref>{{cite web|last=Sen|first=Raja|title=Review: Piku may be the finest Hindi film of 2015|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-piku-may-be-the-finest-hindi-film-of-2015/20150508.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=8 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> In a 4 out of 5 star review, ''[[The Times of India]]'' praised the writing, direction and performances.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/piku/movie-review/47196766.cms|title=Piku Movie Review|last=Mitra Das|first=Srijana|date=8 May 2015|work=The Times of India |access-date=21 May 2015}}</ref> Pratim D. Gupta of ''[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph India]]'' gave an average of 7/10, saying "Don’t go in with a lot of laugh-out-loud expectations and you will enjoy ''Piku'' for what it is –– a simple, slice-of-life bittersweet tale about a family fighting constipation".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gupta|first=Pratim D.|title=Gut feel|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150509/jsp/t2/story_18965.jsp#.Vhu6KW47uSo|publisher=The Telegraph India|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> Gayatri Sankar of ''[[Zee News]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "In totality, ''Piku'' is a wonderful family film, which will certainly make you wear a broad smile."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shankar|first1=Gayatri|title='Piku' review: Legendary Amitabh, flawless Irrfan; watch the movie for matchless performances|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/piku%E2%80%99-movie-review_1591952.html|publisher=Zee News|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and said "On the whole, ''Piku'' is a must watch this season as it brings back the memories of the legendary directors Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chatterjee and likes".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Adarsh|first1=Taran|title=Piku review – Bollywood Hungama|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/740482|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref>

[[Rajeev Masand]] of [[CNN-IBN]] gave 4 stars out of five and said "''Piku'', directed by Shoojit Sircar, is a charming, unpredictable comedy that – like Sircar"s ''Vicky Donor'' – mines humor from the unlikeliest of places".<ref>{{cite web|last=Masand|first=Rajeev|title=Poop dreams|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/poop-dreams/|publisher=Rajeev Masand|date=8 May 2015|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' gave it a positive review, saying "A slice of life that deals with the practical difficulties in loving your aging parents in a light-hearted, feel good way, ''Piku'' is a progressive piece of cinema that brings the parent back into the picture".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kumar|first1=Anuj|title=Piku – For the motion|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/piku-for-the-motion/article7184772.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> Sweta Kaushal of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' praised the portrayal of a strong, independent female protagonist and noted on how well Sircar presents a "realistic view of a typical Indian family".<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaushal|first=Sweta|title=Piku review: The eccentric family of Amitabh and Deepika is endearing|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/piku-review-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-irrfan-khan-overpower-the-film/article1-1345041.aspx|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=9 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> Anupama Chopra gave 4 out of 5 stars and said "''Piku'' is a delightful film about very little and yet it says so much. This isn't a movie focused on reaching a destination. This is a movie about the journey, both literal and emotional".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chopra|first1=Anupama|title=Piku review by Anupama Chopra: Strong characters are its biggest draw – Hindustan Times|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/piku-review-by-anupama-chopra-strong-characters-are-its-biggest-draw/story-WSRKUNCbRIDcaWaIGTO00H.html|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee of [[NDTV]] gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and called it a "magnificently original film that delivers a memorably unique movie experience" and praised the performance of the three leads.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chatterjee|first=Saibal|title=Piku Movie Review|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/piku-movie-review-1124|publisher=NDTV|date=8 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> Tanmaya Nanda of ''[[Business Standard]]'' praised the film for its feminist tone and its unique approach in dealing with scatological humour.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nanda|first=Tanmaya|title=Film Review: Piku is a delightfully brilliant film|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/film-review-piku-is-a-quietly-brilliant-film-115050800287_1.html|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=8 May 2015|access-date=9 May 2015}}</ref> [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars, and wrote "''Piku'' goes into an atypical zone for a Hindi mainstream film. It breaks the plot-driven, high on drama rule and yet manages to forge a big connect with the audience; The slice-of-life film has characters, relationships and interactions that feel real and evoke empathy in viewers—be they aging parents or their caregivers".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Joshi|first1=Namrata|title=Piku review – Outlook|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/piku/294315|publisher=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref>

On the contrary, Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5, saying "''Piku'' sparks in moments, and I threw my head back and guffawed in a few. But the rest of it stays only mildly amusing. I wanted more motion in these motions".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gupta|first1=Shubhra|title=Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan's 'Piku' review: has delightful laugh-out-loud moments|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-piku/|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> Rachel Saltz of ''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote "''Piku'', directed by Shoojit Sircar from a script by Juhi Chaturvedi, isn't a typical Hindi movie. It lopes along, following no formula beyond the roughest outlines of a romantic comedy."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/08/movies/review-in-piku-amitabh-bachchan-plays-a-dad-to-deepika-padukone.html|title=Review: In 'Piku,' Amitabh Bachchan Plays a Dad to Deepika Padukone|first=Rachel|last=Saltz|date=7 May 2015|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref>

In 2019, [[Film Companion]] ranked Deepika's performance among ''100 Greatest Performances of the decade''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html|title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade|website=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade|language=en|access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref>

===Accolades===
{{Main|List of accolades received by Piku}}

===Box office===
''Piku'' grossed {{INRConvert|18|c}} in India on its opening day. On Saturday, the film earned {{INRConvert|8.5|c}}, showing a growth of 65%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasextraordinarygrowthonsaturday#.VU8Mb5PE99o|title=Piku Has Extraordinary Growth On Saturday|date=10 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2015|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513052941/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasextraordinarygrowthonsaturday#.VU8Mb5PE99o|archive-date=13 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On Sunday, it earned {{INRConvert|11|c}}, for a domestic weekend total of {{INRConvert|24.5|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasgoodweekendandverystrongtrend#.VVBrcZOSiao|title=Piku Has Good Weekend And Very Strong Trend|date=11 May 2015|access-date=11 May 2015|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514011001/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasgoodweekendandverystrongtrend#.VVBrcZOSiao|archive-date=14 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Internationally, ''Piku'' had the biggest opening weekend for a Bollywood film of 2015, earning over US$2 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/topoverseasopeningweekendspikutops#.VVBr-JOSiao|title=Top Overseas Opening Weekends – Piku Tops|date=11 May 2015|access-date=11 May 2015|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514020048/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/topoverseasopeningweekendspikutops#.VVBr-JOSiao|archive-date=14 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Box Office India]] reported that the film had a "very strong hold" on its first Monday in India, earning {{INRConvert|4.25|c}}, and it eventually earned {{INRConvert|40|c}} at the end of its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasverystrongholdonmonday#.VVGWO5OSiao|title=Piku Has Very Strong Hold On Monday|date=11 May 2015|access-date=12 May 2015|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514043116/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasverystrongholdonmonday#.VVGWO5OSiao|archive-date=14 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In ten days, the film earned {{INRConvert|53|c}} in India.<ref name="proj">{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuholdsstrongheadsfor75crorenettlifetimetotal#.VVl8UkbE99o|title=Piku Holds Strong – Heads For 75 Crore Nett Lifetime Total|date=11 May 2015|access-date=12 May 2015|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522200849/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuholdsstrongheadsfor75crorenettlifetimetotal#.VVl8UkbE99o|archive-date=22 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film earned {{INRConvert|22|c}} in its second week, and Box Office India projected that the film would earn around {{INRConvert|80|c}} domestically at the end of its theatrical run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasverygoodholdinweektwo#.VV7r9UaSiao|title=Piku Has Very Good Hold In Week Two|date=22 May 2015|access-date=22 May 2015|publisher=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522133230/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/pikuhasverygoodholdinweektwo#.VV7r9UaSiao|archive-date=22 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Facebook|Pikuthefilm}}
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