On the eve of national elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid government loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide.
VIEW FROM MY BIOSCOPE A good script is said to find it's way through, but needn't always. And definitely not when it crawls from the pile stacked on Aamir Khan's desk. And if it does, you've hit the nail. BINGO! you are just a mile away from B-town!
DIG DEEPER(FACTS N FIGURES) Aamir Khan Productions' delivered yet another gem that not only marveled the Indian fabric but also gained popularity in international circuits with it's official entry in the 83rd Academy Award Best Foreign Film Cat...