Piku

Piku is a term used as a proper noun in different contexts, but it is best known internationally for a 2015 Indian Hindi-language film of the same name. The movie blends comedy and drama to examine family dynamics, aging, and modern urban life through the relationship between a daughter and her aging father.

In the film, Piku Banerjee (played by Deepika Padukone) is a strong-willed young woman who cares for her elderly father, Bhaskar Banerjee (Amitabh Bachchan), while navigating personal and professional pressures. They embark on a road trip from Delhi to Kolkata with a taxi driver, Rana Chaudhary (Irrfan Khan), who becomes entangled in their family dynamics. The screenplay was written by Juhi Chaturvedi, and the film was directed by Shoojit Sircar. The storyline balances humor with poignant moments as it explores duty, independence, and intergenerational relationships.

Piku received widespread critical acclaim for performances, writing, and direction. Critics highlighted Bachchan’s and Padukone’s performances and praised the film’s tonal balance and realism. The film performed well at the box office and earned recognition at Indian film awards, contributing to discussions about contemporary family life in Indian cinema.

Beyond the film, the term Piku may also appear as a given name or nickname in Indian contexts, and it can be found in various cultural references.