The Lunchbox 2013
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SplatA mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system (Mumbai's Dabbawallahs) connects a young housewife to a stranger in the dusk of his life. They build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Saajan Fernandes
as Ila
as Shaikh
as Ila's Mother
as Ila's Father
as Mrs. Khrishnan
as Rajeev
as Yashvi
as Mr. Shroff
as Meherunissa
Director:
Writer:
Ritesh Batra
Stars:
Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Lillete Dubey, Nasirr Khan, Bharati Achrekar, Nakul Vaid, Yashvi Punneet Nagar, Denzil Smith, Shruti Bapna,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2013 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Lunchbox
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Saajan Fernandes
as Ila
as Shaikh
as Ila's Mother
as Ila's Father
as Mrs. Khrishnan
as Rajeev
as Yashvi
as Mr. Shroff
as Meherunissa
as Dukes Owner
as Old Man in Train
as Dabbawallah at Ila's House
as Saajan's Neighbor
as Toothless Woman
as Ila's Brother
as Autorickshaw Driver
as Dukes Waiter
as Young Man in Train
as Autorickshaw 2
as Very Old Couple
as Very Old Couple
as Neighbor's Family
as Neighbor's Family
as Neighbor's family
as Neighbor's Family
as Neighbor's Family
as Dabbawallah at Saajan's Office
as Saajan's Office Staff
as Saajan's Office Staff
as Saajan's Office Staff
as Saajan's Office Staff
as Saajan's Office Staff
as Office Peon
as Office Peon
as Cricket Kid
as Cricket Kid
as Cricket Kid
as Cricket Kid
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