Hindi Peepli Live (2010)

Peepli Live is a 2010 Indian satirical comedy movie that explores the topic of farmer suicides and the subsequent media and political response. It is written and directed by Anusha Rizvi in her directorial debut, and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The movie features Naya Theatre company member Omkar Das Manikpuri as well as Naseeruddin Shah, Raghubir Yadav, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shalini Vatsa and Malaika Shenoy along with several newcomers. Peepli Live, distributed by UTV Motion Pictures, was released on 13 August 2010. Peepli Live was India’s official entry for the 83rd Academy Awards Best Foreign Film category although it was not nominated. The music is composed by the Indian Ocean, an Indian band, and Ram Sampath. The movie songs are sung by Nageen Tanvir, Indian Ocean, Raghubir Yadav, Brij Mandal, and Bhadwai.