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Pestonjee

1988-03-01 · 125 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Vijaya Mehta
Production companies
Adlabs Films Ltd., National Film Development Corporation of India
Countries
India
Status
Released

Top Cast

Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin ShahPirojshah Pithawala
Anupam KherAnupam KherPestonjee (Pesi)
Shabana AzmiShabana AzmiJeroo
Kirron KherKirron KherSoona Mistry
Veera Sorabjee
Chandu Parkhi
Farrokh Mehta
Dady Sarkari
Mehra Vakil
Shivaji SathamShivaji Satham

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