Pippa
The story of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India’s 45 Cavalry regiment who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. Named after the Russian amphibious war tank “PT-76”, which floats on water like an empty ‘pippa’ (tin) of ghee, the film traces Mehta's coming-of-age as he steps up to prove himself in a war to liberate Bangladesh.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | पिप्पा |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | India |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Director | Raja Menon |
| Runtime | 140 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (10 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between human vulnerability and the machinery of war, using the tank's nickname as a powerful metaphor. It relies on historical fact but explores the intimate, coming-of-age journey at its core, making the grand conflict feel personally resonant.
What lingers after the final scene is not just the spectacle of battle, but the poignant portrait of a young man proving his mettle. The film succeeds in balancing visceral war sequences with a quiet, character-driven emotional anchor. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Raja Menon
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