9 years of ‘Piku’: Deepika Padukone shares an UNSEEN BTS pic and fondly remembers late Irrfan Khan – “oh how much we miss you” | – Times of India

As Deepika Padukone‘s iconic film ‘Piku‘ celebrates its ninth anniversary today, the actress took to her social media handle to celebrate the milestone with an adorable never-seen-before photo from behind-the-scenes during the set shoot days.
The behind-the-scenes image shared by Deepika evokes nostalgia for the film’s memorable moments, including her on-screen chemistry with the late Irrfan Khan and her extremely sweet father-daughter duo relationship with Amitabh Bachchan.

In the image, Amitabh, Deepika, and Irrfan are seen sitting with food offered to Big B, and his finger pointing at our Deepika, is just too sweet to miss! Earlier on, Amitabh had given a quote where he spoke about Deepika’s eating habits and said, “Yeh haar 3 minute mein khaana khati hai” (She eats food every 3 minutes)

Taking fans back to their fun camaraderie, Deepika captioned her post, “He loves telling everyone how much I eat! Further, fondly remembering her late co-star, Irrfan Khan, Deepika added – “Oh how much we miss you…❤️❤️❤️”.

Deepika & Irrfan’s chemistry was lauded for its sincerity, innocence, and emotional depth, capturing the essence of their characters’ bond during a road trip to Kolkata.
In director Shoojit Sircar’s ‘Piku,’ Deepika portrayed the titular character with remarkable depth and authenticity, shedding the glamour often associated with actors. Her portrayal of a modern, independent woman dealing with the nuances of caring for her aging father struck a chord with audiences and critics alike.

As fans reminisce about the impact of ‘Piku’ on Indian cinema, Deepika’s Instagram tribute serves as a touching reminder of the film’s enduring legacy and her remarkable contribution to it. Beyond its critical acclaim, ‘Piku’ holds a special place in Deepika Padukone’s illustrious career, showcasing her ability to bring depth and authenticity to every role she undertakes. One of the comments below the post is proof of the kind of space ‘Piku’ holds in the hearts of audiences to date. It reads – “There is piku in every eldest daughter of the family who is frustrated all of the time but there is her calm side too, which she shows to few individuals who understands her🤍piku movie was a masterpiece 💎”