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The Lunchbox

Duration: 1 hour, 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

When Saajan, an ill-tempered Mumbai office worker nearing retirement, is delivered the wrong lunch, he is pleasantly surprised by the improvement in his food. The lunchbox had been intended for young housewife Ila's emotionally indifferent husband in an attempt to win back his favour. When he fails to respond to her efforts, Ila decides to enclose a note in the next meal and Saajan, his taste buds tickled and his interest piqued, decides to write back.

In Hindi with English subtitles. Show less

Contributors

Director:
Ritesh Batra
Saajan Fernandes:
Irrfan Khan
Ila's Mother:
Lillete Dubey
Rajeev:
Nakul Vaid
Mr Shroff:
Denzil Smith
Mehrunnisa:
Shruti Bapna
Ila's Father:
Nasir Khan
Writer:
Vasan Bala

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