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Happy Pill (2018): Cast & Plot

Happy Pill (2018) movie poster

Happy Pill is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Mainak Bhaumik, starring Ritwick Chakraborty, Sohini Sarkar and Parno Mittra. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.

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Happy Pill (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Mainak Bhaumik
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Bengali
After the credits
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The story

What Is Happy Pill About?

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

After being forced to leave medical school, a young man starts a confectionery business. His ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when he announces he has created a pill capable of inducing happiness. The discovery leads to complex situations and challenges as he navigates the consequences of his creation.

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Cast & crew

Happy Pill Cast

Ritwick Chakraborty leads the cast, with Sohini Sarkar and Parno Mittra. Directed by Mainak Bhaumik; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mainak Bhaumik

More films directed by Mainak Bhaumik: Mini, Ekannoborti, Cheeni and Goyenda Junior.

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Plot

Happy Pill Plot Summary

What happens in Happy Pill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Siddhartha, a talented medical student, faces financial difficulties that lead him to drop out of college. While studying, he invents a cure, but it is stolen and patented by his professor. Seeking solace from his troubles, he often spends time with Pochada, a struggling businessman who frequently clashes with his mother-in-law and wife. Together, they aspire to improve their financial situations. On the home front, Siddhartha deals with the challenges of caring for his ailing mother and helping his unmarried sister, who faces rejection yet remains hopeful for love.

Full summary

The whole story of Happy Pill, scene by scene

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Videos

Happy Pill Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Happy Pill.

Happy Pill Official Trailer | হ্যাপি পিল | Ritwick | Mir | Parno | Sohini | Mainak Bhaumik | Savvy
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Happy Pill?

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 name of the main protagonist who creates the Happy Pills?

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FAQ

Happy Pill FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Happy Pill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Happy Pill?

Happy Pill runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Happy Pill released?

Happy Pill was released on July 20, 2018.

Who directed Happy Pill?

Happy Pill was directed by Mainak Bhaumik.

More films by Mainak Bhaumik

Who is in the cast of Happy Pill?

Happy Pill stars Ritwick Chakraborty, Sohini Sarkar and Parno Mittra, among 12 credited actors.

Does Happy Pill have a post-credit scene?

No. Happy Pill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Happy Pill in?

The original language of Happy Pill is Bengali.

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