Directed and written by Anusha Rizvi in her first directorial venture, the film , Peepli Live produced by Aamir Khan stars Naya Theatre company member Omkar Das Manikpuri as well as Raghubir Yadav, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Malaika Shenoy.
The story of Peepli Live :
Natha (Omkar Das Manikpuri) and Budhia (Raghubir Yadav), two impoverished farmers in the small Indian village of Peepli, are about to lose their farmland due to outstanding debt. An incompetent politician suggests they commit suicide to get government help and the media becomes involved. They turn Natha into a celebrity as speculation over whether or not he will commit suicide captivates the country.
Peepli Live is a satire on the farmers' suicides and subsequent media and political response, the movie has been selected for a special screening at the ongoing Berlin International Film Festival.
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