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Lunchbox, The (2014)
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Lunchbox, The (2014)

Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
February 28, 2014
Studio
Sony Pictures Classics
Official Site
http://www.sonyclassics.com/thelunchbox/
Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
February 28, 2014
MPAA Rating
PG
Duration
104 minute(s)
Production Budget
3400000
Studio
Sony Pictures Classics
Official Site
http://www.sonyclassics.com/thelunchbox/
Director
Ritesh Batra
Producer
Anurag Kashyap, Guneet Monga, Arun Rangachari
Screenwriter
Ritesh Batra
Starring
  • Irrfan Khan
  • Nimrat Kaur
  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
  • Denzil Smith
  • Bharati Achrekar
  • Nakul Vaid
  • Yashvi Puneet Nagar
  • Lillete Dubey

In the bustling heart of Mumbai, a simple mistake by the city's famously efficient lunchbox delivery service sparks an unexpected connection between two lonely souls. Ila Nimrat Kaur, a neglected housewife, pours her heart into the daily meals she prepares for her husband, only to have them mistakenly delivered to Saajan Irrfan Khan, a reclusive accountant on the verge of retirement. Through a series of notes exchanged in the tiffin carrier, a delicate and deeply personal correspondence blossoms between them. Directed by Ritesh Batra, this tender drama explores the quiet yearning for understanding and companionship, as Saajan and Ila share their regrets, dreams, and the flavors of their lives without ever meeting. With poignant support from Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Saajan's eager-to-please replacement, the film weaves a bittersweet tale of romance and hope against the backdrop of urban isolation, asking whether a relationship built on words alone can nourish the soul.