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Pippa

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A young Indian Army captain from the 45 Cavalry regiment commanding the amphibious PT-76 war tank comes of age as he and his two siblings fight to liberate Bangladesh in the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971.

Year

2023

Duration

2h 19m

IMDb

6.2

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Cast

RM

Raja Menon

Director

Ishaan Khattar

Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta

Mrunal Thakur

Radha Mehta

Cast

RM

Raja Menon

Director

Ishaan Khattar

Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta

Mrunal Thakur

Radha Mehta

Priyanshu Painyuli

Major Ram Mehta

Inaamulhaq

Shibli

SB

Sandesh Bhandari

Risal. R P Singh

AB

Abhinav Bhattacharjee

Ris. J.S chakraborty

WA

Waris Ahmed Zaidi

LD Shibe Lal

AG

Amit Ghosh

Nobi

Leysan Karimova

Russian Translator Zena

SM

Surya Mittal

Manjot

SP

Suryansh Patel

ALD Ramphal Vats

Neeraj Pardeep Purohit

Major Pratap Singh

Chandrachoor Rai

Chiefy

Soni Razdan

Maati

BR

Bishal Rungta

Gunner Harish

A

Aleksandr

Russian Officer in Tank

AA

Armen Ataian

Russian Officer

BS

Balram Singh Mehta

Writer

RM

Raja Menon

Writer

TM

Tanmay Mohan

Writer

RN

Ritam Nandy

Writer

RR

Ravinder Randhawa

Writer

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khalilalbalush1Nov 26, 2023

An immersive war film experience without the unnecessary chauvinistic nationalistic pomp and show-I enjoyed the film thoroughly. And yes! I wasn't really aware of the details of the war of '71, precisely the Battle of Garibpur, and how India helped East Pakistan (Bangladesh) attain liberation from West Pakistan. The story of three siblings is straightforward and neat. The rift between the brothers was interesting. I am glad the makers didn't burden our protagonist with a love interest. The war scenes-WOW-beautifully designed. The locations where the film is shot contributed immensely. I believe not much of VFX has gone into the film. The tank battles could have been dealt with better. Underproduction? Small budget ? Maybe the reason, but whenever PIPPA was in the water, I was watching without a blink. Ishan worked for me as an actor mostly. Imaamulhaq was brilliant. The visuals are for the theatre, and cinematographer Priya Seth did an excellent job, especially during the war sequences; the camera immersed me. Director Raja Krishna Menon did commendably as well-the setup, the war sequences were well done. I had teary eyes more than once. On the flip side, the pacing gets slow towards the end. The climax is underwhelming indeed. Edits at some places were abrupt; also, the makers could have shortened the film. The background score was changing tones, so it worked for me only in parts. AR Rahman sir didn't impress. I wish the film had seen the theaters. Pippa Pippa, "Ghee da dibba," is a victory indeed.

البوراق اطارNov 26, 2023

"Pippa," stands out as a refreshingly understated entry in a genre typically known for its boisterous patriotism, especially within Bollywood. The film, anchored on the life story of Balram Singh Mehta, delves into the crucial role of the amphibious battle tank-aptly named 'Pippa' (a Punjabi word for a tin can that floats)-in the pivotal battles of 1971. Unlike many of its counterparts, "Pippa" eschews the usual jingoism, opting instead for a more nuanced approach to storytelling. The narrative, admittedly slow to ignite, eventually finds its footing, drawing the audience into the thick of the action. Ishaan Khatter, portraying the main protagonist Balram Singh Mehta, delivers a remarkably measured performance, striking a balance between intensity and restraint. His portrayal underscores the character's evolution through the tribulations of war, a journey of maturation and transformation that is both compelling and convincing. Supporting performances add depth to the narrative, with Mrunal Thakur and Soni Razdan offering strong turns as Mehta's sister and mother, respectively. Priyanshu Painyuli, initially rigid in his role as Balram's strict brother Ram, eventually finds his groove, contributing to the film's emotional depth. Visually, "Pippa" impresses with some stunning tank sequences, showcasing a commendable level of technical prowess. The film's real auditory triumph, however, lies in its music and background score by the legendary A. R. Rahman, whose compositions elevate the film's mood and energy, keeping the "josh" (spirit) high. A notable surprise is the performance of Kamal Sadanah, who steps into the shoes of the legendary Sam Manekshaw with a finesse that belies his time away from the spotlight. His portrayal adds a layer of authenticity and gravitas to the film. However, "Pippa" is not without its imperfections. The script shows signs of looseness, particularly in the initial segments, and the VFX, crucial for a war movie, occasionally falls short of expectations, detracting from the film's overall impact. In conclusion, while "Pippa" may have benefited from a grander release on the big screen, it remains a worthy watch. It tells a story that needed to be told, doing so with a subtlety and sensitivity that sets it apart from typical Bollywood war dramas. Its few flaws aside, "Pippa" is a commendable effort that contributes meaningfully to the Indian war film genre.

Cyrille Nov 26, 2023

Just like Vicky Kaushal got a big hit and fan following after Uri, this is Ishaan Khatter's Uri moment. Pippa is based on the heroic exploits of Captain Balram Singh Mehta during the 1971 India Pakistan War, where Bangladesh was liberated. The film did justice to the valorous Indian Army which fought not just to keep the adversary at bay but also liberate the oppressed Bangla people. The film does have a fair bit of family drama portraying the sibling rivalry and conflicts beautifully, thus making the audience connect with it. The story is not just about war but also intra family dynamics of a military household. The film is a must watch with the entire family.

SANov 26, 2023

Pippa, the movie revolves around the moment of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971,an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that occurred during the Bangladesh Liberation War in East Pakistan. Ishaan's performance is looking quite impressive in this movie. His stubborn nature makes his character Balli more crystal clear towards his aim and duty for his country. Priyanshu is growing day by day by doing this type of work. His effort is glowing through his performance. Also Mrunal has done a sweet and effective role. Overall Pippa is a good watch for all type of audience to know the value of our Indian Army who never give up to fight till their last drop of blood.

Sharon TjimbunduNov 26, 2023

Sometimes just staying true to the original work is better than adding unnecessary masala. Pippa hold your attention from the start. It's narration is simple and visuals are realistic. With real tanks and real terrain. No game and no props. And no over the top patriotism. It's good that the family drama was not allowed to hijack the main storyline of the war. Maybe a bit of song and dance at the beginning could have been avoided. Thank god it was short and the real story started thereafter and the film stayed true to it. The makers didn't waste time on any parallel love storyline of any othe 3 characters. Also good to learn about some real history and heros.

arielleNov 26, 2023

I think budget of the movie is limited to production of movie are very average.in writing movie lack the depth.u will feel that story is in hurry and leader role should be goven to priyanshu Painyuli rather than overacting ki dukaan Ishan khattar.whenever Priyanshu aka Ram Mehta come at screen he will let u feel that serious war movie is going on but when Ishaan khattar use to come on screen he literally destroyed the whole movie by his overacting. Mrinal thakur is okish in yhis movie bcz she don't have much to do, but whenever Ram Mehta and Soni Razdan come to screen then u will feel the movie n top notch acting.i think this movie is written in hurry without deep work,with less production cost at many places u willfeel like some kindy of fauji serial is running of the screen. They can do far far better than this.so i will give it 5 /10 ⭐