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The Lunchbox

  • 2013
  • PG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
58K
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Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in The Lunchbox (2013)
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an old man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality.
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A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through ... Read allA mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox.A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox.

  • Director
    • Ritesh Batra
  • Writers
    • Ritesh Batra
    • Vasan Bala
  • Stars
    • Irrfan Khan
    • Nimrat Kaur
    • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    58K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ritesh Batra
    • Writers
      • Ritesh Batra
      • Vasan Bala
    • Stars
      • Irrfan Khan
      • Nimrat Kaur
      • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    • 256User reviews
    • 206Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 28 wins & 44 nominations total

    Videos8

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    All About Nimrat Kaur
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    The Lunchbox: Wrong Address (US)
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    The Lunchbox: Life Is Busy (US)
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    The lunchbox: Ila's First note (US)
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    The Lunchbox: Saajan's First Note (US)
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    Nimrat Kaur in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Irrfan Khan in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Nimrat Kaur in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Nimrat Kaur in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Nimrat Kaur in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Irrfan Khan in The Lunchbox (2013)
    Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in The Lunchbox (2013)
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    Irrfan Khan at an event for The Lunchbox (2013)
    Irrfan Khan at an event for The Lunchbox (2013)

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    Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan
    • Saajan Fernandes
    Nimrat Kaur
    Nimrat Kaur
    • Ila
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    • Shaikh
    Lillete Dubey
    Lillete Dubey
    • Ila's Mother
    Nakul Vaid
    Nakul Vaid
    • Rajeev
    Bharti Achrekar
    Bharti Achrekar
    • Auntie
    Yashvi Puneet Nagar
    • Yashvi
    Denzil Smith
    Denzil Smith
    • Mr. Shroff
    Shruti Bapna
    Shruti Bapna
    • Mehrunnisa
    Nasir Khan
    Nasir Khan
    • Ila's Father
    Lokesh Raj
    • Duke's Owner
    Sadashiv Kondaji Pokarkar
    • Dabbawallah at Ila's House
    Aarti Rathod
    • Saajan's Neighbor
    Krishna Bai
    • Toothless Woman
    Raj Rishi More
    • Ila's Brother
    Santosh Kumar Chaurasiya
    • Autorickshaw Driver
    Avijit Khanwilkar
    • Young Man in Train
    Aakash Sinha
    • Autorickshaw 2
    • Director
      • Ritesh Batra
    • Writers
      • Ritesh Batra
      • Vasan Bala
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      In order to bring authenticity to the role and for knowing each other well enough to share the love and resentment among the couple as per the story in the film, Nimrat Kaur (Ila) and her onscreen husband Nakul Vaid (Rajeev) stayed at the same house as shown in the movie for weeks and spent days extensively rehearsing their part and adjusting to it prior to the other cast members even getting finalized.
    • Goofs
      After his marriage, Shaikh tells Saajan that on their first train ride together he got into the first class compartment without a ticket. However, during their first ride the train seat seen is that of the second class.
    • Quotes

      Saajan Fernandes: I think we forget things if there is nobody to tell them.

    • Connections
      Featured in 59th Filmfare Awards (2014)

    User reviews256

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    10/10
    Delicious Love Story
    In an age when instant messaging, email, and various social media have made communication easier and quicker, debutant writer-director Ritesh Batra relies on scribbled notes tucked in tiffin boxes to deliver a charming, old-fashioned love story in The Lunchbox. There's a simple line in this sumptuous film that captures its essence beautifully: "Sometimes even the wrong train can take you to the right destination." It's a line that might help interpret the film's open ending, but one that also nicely sums up its unique premise.

    I'm going with ten ratings for The Lunchbox. The greatest love stories are the ones that make you root for the protagonists to come together, despite their destinies. This film illustrates how love transforms the unlikeliest of people; it breaks down Saajan's walls and gives Ila the courage to fly. Treat yourself to The Lunchbox – it'll leave you with a craving to seek your own little happiness. Best film I've seen in a long time. Acting of Irfan 10/10 Film Rating - 10/10

    I believe that this time LunchBox will surely make history in Oscars .
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2013 (India)
    • Countries of origin
      • India
      • France
      • Germany
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Cine Mosaic
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Chiếc Hộp Lạ Kì
    • Filming locations
      • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Sikhya Entertainment
      • DAR Motion Pictures
      • National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,235,151
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,542
      • Mar 2, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,621,777
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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