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Pestonjee

Pestonjee

Pestonjee
1988 2h 5m4.6

Pestonjee

ComedyDrama
4.6

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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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DirectorVijaya Mehta
ScreenplayB. K. Karanjia, Vijaya Mehta
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 1, 1988
CountryIndia
Languagehi
Runtime2h 5m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.3 / 10
Votes7
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioAdlabs Films Ltd., National Film Development Corporation of India
Originalपेस्तनजी

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Cast

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah

Pirojshah Pithawala

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher

Pestonjee (Pesi)

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Jeroo

Kirron Kher

Kirron Kher

Soona Mistry

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Veera Sorabjee

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Chandu Parkhi

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Farrokh Mehta

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Dady Sarkari

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Mehra Vakil

Shivaji Satham

Shivaji Satham

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Where can I watch Pestonjee?

Pestonjee (1988) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1988) was directed by Vijaya Mehta. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 5m, rated 4.6/10.

How long is Pestonjee?

Pestonjee runs 2h 5m (125 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.6/10 from 7 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is Pestonjee worth watching?

Pestonjee is rated 4.6/10 by 7 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.