“Barfi!” is an evocative Indian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Anurag Basu, captivating audiences with its heartfelt storytelling and charismatic performances. Set in the 1970s in the scenic locales of Darjeeling and Kolkata, the film follows the life of Barfi, played by Ranbir Kapoor, a deaf and mute young man whose zest for life is infectious. The plot intricately weaves through his relationships with two women—Shruti, portrayed by Ileana D’Cruz, who is caught between societal expectations and her feelings for Barfi, and Jhilmil, played by Priyanka Chopra, an autistic woman who forms a profound and unconditional bond with him. Known for its lyrical narrative style, poignant moments, and comedic interludes, “Barfi!” delves into themes of love, sacrifice.
Barfi Movie Overview
Category
Details
Release Date
2012
Language
Hindi
Genre
Romantic comedy
Duration
150 minutes
Cast
Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana D’Cruz
Director
Anurag Basu
Writer
Anurag Basu
Cinematography
Ravi Varman
Producer
Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur
Production
UTV Motion Pictures
Ratings
7.8/10
Barfi Movie Songs
Song Name
Artist
“Ala Barfi!”
Mohit Chauhan
“Main Kya Karoon”
Nikhil Paul George
“Kyon”
Papon, Sunidhi Chauhan
“Phir Le Aya Dil” (Reprise)
Arijit Singh
“Aashiyan”
Shreya Ghoshal, Nikhil Paul George
“Saawali Si Raat”
Arijit Singh
Barfi Movie Actors and Actresses
Actor/Actress Names
Role
Ranbir Kapoor
Murphy “Barfi” Johnson
Priyanka Chopra
Jhilmil Chatterjee
Ileana D’Cruz
Shruti Ghosh
Short story
In the whimsical film “Barfi!”, we follow the life of Murphy “Barfi” Johnson, a deaf and mute man in Darjeeling, whose infectious joy and zest for life bring light to everyone he meets. His story weaves through the lives of two women: Shruti, who is initially smitten with Barfi but leaves him for a conventional marriage, and Jhilmil, an autistic girl who unexpectedly becomes the love of his life. As Barfi navigates the challenges and adventures that life throws at him without ever speaking a word, he teaches those around him about the enduring power of love and the importance of living authentically.
