PK
Alien encounters religion and love in India
About PK
Released: 2014
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 2h 25m
Cast
Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Saurabh Shukla, Parikshat Sahni, Sushant Singh Rajput, Boman Irani, Rukhsar
About PK
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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Quotes - Music - AwardsAbout
PK is a popular Indian TV show that originally aired in 2014 in the Dramas genre. The show revolves around the character PK, an alien who lands on Earth and questions the various religious beliefs and practices of society. Through humorous and thought-provoking scenarios, PK challenges societal norms and makes the audience rethink their own beliefs.
Making / Production
PK was created by a team of talented writers and directors who strived to bring a unique concept to Indian television. The show's production involved intricate sets, special effects to bring the character of PK to life, and detailed scriptwriting to ensure the societal commentary was both entertaining and impactful.
Actors
- Aamir Khan as PK: Aamir Khan portrayed the role of PK, the alien visitor, with a perfect blend of innocence, curiosity, and wit. - Anushka Sharma as Jaggu: Anushka Sharma played the character of Jaggu, a journalist who befriends PK and helps him navigate human society. - Sushant Singh Rajput as Sarfaraz: Sushant played Sarfaraz, a pivotal character in PK's journey, with sincerity and emotion.Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The character PK's wardrobe, especially his signature bowler hat, became iconic after the show's release. - PK sparked debates on religious tolerance and freedom of expression in India. - Aamir Khan underwent a physical transformation to portray PK, including extreme weight loss for the role.Awards
PK received critical acclaim for its bold storyline and exceptional performances. It won several awards, including Best Film and Best Director at major award ceremonies.
Quotes
- "Wrong number ka right number. 6 simple questions, sabke answers milenge." - PK - "Bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hai, Senorita." - PK - "Peena Seekh, Jeena Seekh, Kapda Phannah Seekh." - PKMusic
- The soundtrack of PK featured soulful tracks that complemented the themes of the show. - Artists like Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal lent their voices to the melodious songs in PK.About PK
PK, a satirical Indian comedy, presents an alien struggling to understand human behavior, religion, and beliefs, leading to hilarious and eye-opening encounters.