Pestonjee (1988)
An intimate look into the Parsi community in post-independance Bombay. Aloof bachelor Pirojshah's close friend marries a naive pianist who he had unrequited love for. Pirojshah watches as the marriage gradually crumbles.
Director: Vijaya Mehta
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: March 1, 1988
Cast
- Naseeruddin Shah - Pirojshah Pithawala
- Anupam Kher - Pestonjee (Pesi)
- Shabana Azmi - Jeroo
- Kirron Kher - Soona Mistry
- Veera Sorabjee
- Chandu Parkhi
- Farrokh Mehta
- Dady Sarkari
- Mehra Vakil
- Shivaji Satham
Screenplay
Music: Vanraj Bhatia
Editing: Renu Saluja
Production: Adlabs Films Ltd., National Film Development Corporation of India
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Themes
Male Friendship and Loyalty, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
adultery, male friendship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pestonjee about?
- An intimate look into the Parsi community in post-independance Bombay. Aloof bachelor Pirojshah's close friend marries a naive pianist who he had unrequited love for. Pirojshah watches as the marriage gradually crumbles.
- Who directed Pestonjee?
- Pestonjee was directed by Vijaya Mehta.
- Who stars in Pestonjee?
- Pestonjee stars Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Shabana Azmi, Kirron Kher, Veera Sorabjee, Chandu Parkhi.
- How long is Pestonjee?
- Pestonjee has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Pestonjee?
- Pestonjee is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Pestonjee produced?
- Pestonjee was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Pestonjee?
- The themes of Pestonjee include: Male Friendship and Loyalty, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds.