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Pestonjee (1988)

1988-03-01 · 2h 5m · HI
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Phirojshah (Naseeruddin Shah) and Pestonjee (Anupam Kher) are two close friends. They attempt to do everything together, and they hope that they will marry the same day as well. Unfortunately, both go to see the same young lady, Jeroo (Shabana Azmi), and Pestonjee ends up getting married to Jeroo. Phirojshah has been stricken by Jeroo's beauty and decides not to marry, and takes a transfer away from the couple. During the years, he keeps in touch with the couple by mail. While on a visit to the couple, he finds out that Pestonjee has a mistress, and Jeroo does not know of this. How will this effect Phirojshah's friendship with Pestonjee? Does Phirojshah stand a chance with Jeroo?

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Vijaya MehtaDirector, WriterB. K. KaranjiaWriter

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Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin ShahPirojshah PithawalaAnupam KherAnupam KherPestonjee (Pesi)Shabana AzmiShabana AzmiJerooKirron KherKirron KherSoona Mistry

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Male friendshipAdultery

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityMale Friendship · AdulteryDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference767524Actor preference91106 · 262041 · 106454Country preferenceIn

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What is Pestonjee about?

Phirojshah (Naseeruddin Shah) and Pestonjee (Anupam Kher) are two close friends. They attempt to do everything together, and they hope that they will marry the same day as well. Unfortunately, both go to see the same young lady, Jeroo (Shabana Azmi), and Pestonjee ends up getting married to Jeroo. Phirojshah has been stricken by Jeroo's beauty and decides not to marry, and takes a transfer away from the couple. During the years, he keeps in touch with the couple by mail. While on a visit to the couple, he finds out that Pestonjee has a mistress, and Jeroo does not know of this. How will this effect Phirojshah's friendship with Pestonjee? Does Phirojshah stand a chance with Jeroo?

How long is Pestonjee?

Pestonjee has a runtime of 125 minutes.

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