Barfi! (2012)

Three young people learn that love can neither be defined nor contained by society's norms of normal and abnormal.

Director:

Anurag Basu

Writers:

Anurag Basu, Sanjeev Dutta (dialogue)

Stars:

Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Haradhan Bannerjee

9 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ranbir Kapoor	...	Murphy - Barfi
Priyanka Chopra	...	Jhilmil Chatterjee
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Haradhan Bannerjee	...	Daju
Sumona Chakravarti	...	Shruti's Friend
Roopali Ganguly	...	Shruti's Mother (as Roopa Ganguly)
Rahul Garg
Ileana	...	Shruti Ghosh / Sengupta (as Ileana D'Cruz)
Akash Khurana	...	Barfi's Father
Bholaraj Sapkota	...	Ranbir's Friend (as Bhola Raja Sapkota)
Jishu Sengupta	...	Ranjit Sengupta, Shruti's Husband
Saurabh Shukla	...	Police Sub-Inspector
Nigam Thakur	...	Constable in police station
Uday Tikekar	...	Shruti,s Dad
Ashish Vidyarthi	...	Mr. Chakraborty, Jhilmil's Father

Storyline

Set in the 1970s in a pretty corner of India, Barfi! is the story of three young people who learn that love can neither be defined nor contained by society's norms of normal and abnormal. Barfi, a hearing and speech impaired boy falls in love with Shruti. In spite of her deep affection for Barfii, Shruti gives into societal and parental pressure to marry a 'normal' man and lead a 'normal' life. Many years later their paths cross once again when Barfi, now in love with Jhilmil, is on the run from the police. Barfi is desperately seeking Jhilmil, who has gone missing. Shruti's realization that Jhilmil is autistic makes her recognize that true love is really blind. Caught in a cat and mouse game, in the search for the girl Barfi loves, Shruti realizes that she is still in love with him. She must now choose between her happiness and Barfi! stars three of India's most loved young stars, all essaying roles of a lifetime. The uber cool Ranbir Kapoor plays the lead role of Barfi!, the very ...

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Plot Keywords:

love | 1970s | deaf mute | handicapped | love triangle | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

14 September 2012 (India)

Also Known As:

Barfi!: Askin Dile Ihtiyaci Yoktur

Filming Locations:

Darjeeling, Gorkhaland Territorial Authority, India

Box Office

Budget:

INR 300,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,061,713 (USA) (14 September 2012)

Gross:

$2,804,874 (USA) (26 October 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

UTV Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

151 min 151 min (original release)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the leading Bollywood actress declined the secondary role of 'Shruti Ghosh'. Later director cast south Indian actress Ieana D'Cruz after a long negotiation.

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Goofs

(at around 1h 55 mins) Calcutta was renamed Kolkata in 2001, but 'Kolkata Municipal' can be seen on the left side of Barfi.

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Crazy Credits

The very opening credit/branding slates are played over a song/jingle that says the film has started, also advises people to shut their mobiles and children off!

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Connections

References Cops (1922)

User Reviews

Intoxicating, Brilliant, Inspirational, and Multi-Layered- what films are meant to be

Wow- what an incredible movie! There are so many layers to this film. one could almost see it 4 times and get something new out of it every time.

There is a love story… A deep love story. Ranvir handles his role with such ease that it's hard to judge whether his acting or directing of Anurag is the greater accomplishment… He stands as a challenge to his conscience when he finds the correct answer in his heart… Ranvir seems a natural for this role. Like he didn't even have to act, he just let his own emotions take charge. He stole every scene when He was on. Anurag Basu(Director) was given his best in direction and screenplay. I'm requesting you all just go and watch this movie. It would be one of your best movie. Watch it.. Watch it.. Watch it..