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Gippi (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Gippi is a 2013 romantic comedy directed by Sonam Nair, starring Riya Vij as Gippi, Divya Dutta and Taha Shah Badussha. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $917,036 worldwide.

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Gippi (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Sonam Nair
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gippi About?

The premise of Gippi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Gippi tells the coming-of-age story of an ordinary, overweight girl discovering self-acceptance. The film follows her journey as she overcomes challenges and rises from humble beginnings to find her place and achieve success in her own unique world. It's a heartwarming tale about embracing individuality and finding strength within.

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Cast & crew

Gippi Cast & Characters

Riya Vij leads the cast as Gippi, with Divya Dutta and Taha Shah Badussha as Aanchal. Directed by Sonam Nair.

From the director

More from Sonam Nair

One more film directed by Sonam Nair: Khujli.

Full filmography
Plot

Gippi Plot Summary

What happens in Gippi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Gippi Riya Vij is a 14-year-old girl who lives in Shimla with her mother Pappi Divya Dutta and her little brother Booboo. She is overweight and awkward, and she faces the physical, emotional, and social changes that adolescence brings, all while trying to find her footing in a world that often feels unkind. Pappi runs a beauty parlor in town, balancing work with the weight of a fractured home life. In this delicate setting, Gippi’s self-esteem is tested as she tries to navigate friendships, family expectations, and the gaze of her peers.

Full summary

The whole story of Gippi, scene by scene

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Box office

Gippi Box Office

Gippi grossed $917,036 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$917K

International
$917K
Videos

Gippi Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Gippi.

Gippi - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gippi?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the full name of the film's 14‑year‑old protagonist?

Details

Gippi Also Known As

Also known as “小吉的选择”.

Also known as
  • 小吉的选择

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FAQ

Gippi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Gippi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gippi?

Gippi runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Gippi released?

Gippi was released on May 10, 2013.

Who directed Gippi?

Gippi was directed by Sonam Nair.

More films by Sonam Nair

Who is in the cast of Gippi?

Gippi stars Riya Vij as Gippi, Divya Dutta and Taha Shah Badussha as Aanchal.

How much did Gippi make at the box office?

Gippi grossed $917,036 worldwide.

Does Gippi have a post-credit scene?

No. Gippi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gippi in?

The original language of Gippi is Hindi.

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