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Picket 43 is a film of genre Drama directed by Major Ravi with Prithviraj Sukumaran
Picket 43 (2015)
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Add to a movie listPicket 43 is a 2015 Malayalam-language Indian drama film written and directed by Major Ravi. It stars Prithviraj and Javed Jaffrey in the lead roles. It was filmed by cinematographer Jomon T. John and most portions of the film were shot in Kashmir. The film dealt with the story of an Indian army soldier guarding a picket alone in Kashmir, and his friendship with a Pakistani soldier.
The film released on January 23, 2015 to highly positive reviews from critics and audience alike. The film is one of the profitable Malayalam film in the first half of 2015 considering theatrical collections, satellite and television rights.
Synopsis
Hareendranath Nair (Prithviraj) is an Indian soldier guarding an Indian picket in Kashmir. He happens to meet a Pakistani soldier Mushraff (Javed Jaffrey) on one fine day. They immediately relate to each other and despite of being from different countries they seem to understand each other better than anyone else. They eventually become close friends and start to enhance the morale of each other. However, their friendship raises suspicions among others. They even put into question the genuineness of their patriotism which break their heart. They find themselves in nether world and the story proceeds to tell the hardship they have to go through for their friendship. It is not just with the Pakistani soldier he shares special bond, he also considers a dog by the name Baccardi as his companion. He even does not permit anyone to call him dog. He confides in the dog his inner thoughts and emotions which lifts his spirit slightly even at the most difficult times.Actors
Prithviraj Sukumaran
(Havildar Harindran)
Javed Jaffrey
(Mushraff)
Renji Panicker
(C.O. Vinay Chandran)
Sudheer Karamana
(Vaasu)
Meghanathan
(Thampi)
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