Pestonjee
पेस्तनजी
Synopsis
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.
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NFDC presents PESTONJEE (Hindi) - Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vijaya Mehta
- Screenplay & Story
- B. K. Karanjia, Vijaya Mehta
- Original Score
- Vanraj Bhatia
- Original Title
- पेस्तनजी
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Adlabs Films Ltd., National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vijaya Mehta
B. K. Karanjia, Vijaya Mehta
Vanraj Bhatia
Renu Saluja
Department Leadership Roster
Vijaya Mehta
Director
B. K. Karanjia
Writer
Vijaya Mehta
Writer
Renu Saluja
Editor
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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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?
The principal cast of Pestonjee includes Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Shabana Azmi, Kirron Kher, Veera Sorabjee.
When was Pestonjee released and how long is it?
Pestonjee was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Pestonjee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pestonjee was composed by Vanraj Bhatia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pestonjee?
Pestonjee holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).