Peepli Live (2010) (original) (raw)
In the lead up to state elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid bank loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who scornfully suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide.
In the lead up to state elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid bank loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who scornfully suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide. (less)
Directors: Anusha Rizvi, Mahmood Farooqui
Writer: Anusha Rizvi
Starring: Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghuvir Yadav, Shalini Vatsa, Naseeruddin Shah, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Producers: Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur
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