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16: Barfi!
Release date: 2012
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Director: Anurag Basu
Duration: 2hr 31m
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ileana D’Cruz
“Barfi!” is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and acceptance set in the backdrop of Darjeeling. The film revolves around the charming and mischievous Barfi, played by Ranbir Kapoor, who is deaf and mute since childhood. Despite his disabilities, Barfi navigates through life with a zestful spirit and a penchant for mischief. He forms a deep bond with Shruti, portrayed by Ileana D’Cruz, but their love story faces obstacles due to societal norms and Shruti’s engagement to another man.
Amidst this, Barfi’s life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Jhilmil, played by Priyanka Chopra, an autistic girl from a wealthy family. Their unconventional friendship blossoms into a beautiful relationship filled with understanding and compassion. Through Barfi’s adventures and heartfelt moments, the film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the beauty of embracing life’s imperfections.
