Pestonjee

U
2h 5m
1988
4.571 /10 (7)

Overview

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.

Country : India
Languages : हिन्दी
Released Date: 1988-03-01

Top Billed Cast

Naseeruddin Shah

Pirojshah Pithawala

Anupam Kher

Pestonjee (Pesi)

Shabana Azmi

Jeroo

Kirron Kher

Soona Mistry

Veera Sorabjee

Chandu Parkhi

Farrokh Mehta

Dady Sarkari

Mehra Vakil

Shivaji Satham

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