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Kaccha Limboo (2011): Cast & Plot

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Kaccha Limboo is a 2011 family comedy directed by Sagar Ballary, starring Vinay Pathak, Atul Kulkarni and Sarika. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes.

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Kaccha Limboo (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 21m (141 min)
Director
Sagar Ballary
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Kaccha Limboo About?

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

The term Kaccha Limboo means a child who isn’t yet mature. The film follows 13‑year‑old Shambu, an overweight student mocked by peers. He has a loving family but feels alienated from his step‑father and quietly admires a girl who scorns him, chatting with her anonymously. After breaking a classmate’s video‑camera and being caught forging diary signatures, he runs away, befriends slum children, and seeks acceptance.

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Cast & crew

Kaccha Limboo Cast

Vinay Pathak leads the cast, with Atul Kulkarni and Sarika. Directed by Sagar Ballary; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sagar Ballary

More films directed by Sagar Ballary: Jungle Cry, Hum Tum Shabana, Bheja Fry 2 and Bheja Fry.

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Plot

Kaccha Limboo Plot Summary

What happens in Kaccha Limboo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kaccha Limbo denotes a child who is not mature enough, and the film centers on the trials and tribulations of 13-year-old Shambu. In school, he faces relentless ostracism from peers who tease him for being overweight, turning his daily life into a quiet struggle to belong. Yet, his home life offers a counterbalance: a loving, caring family surrounds him, even if his bond with his stepfather remains distant, as the stepfather comes across as genuinely sympathetic but unable to bridge the gap completely. Amid the social noise, Shambu nurtures a crush on a girl who clearly rejects him because of how he looks, and he keeps the connection alive by speaking to her as an anonymous voice on the phone, clinging to a sense of possibility.

Full summary

The whole story of Kaccha Limboo, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Kaccha Limboo?

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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Kaccha Limboo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Kaccha Limboo?

Kaccha Limboo runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

When was Kaccha Limboo released?

Kaccha Limboo was released on February 18, 2011.

Who directed Kaccha Limboo?

Kaccha Limboo was directed by Sagar Ballary.

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Who is in the cast of Kaccha Limboo?

Kaccha Limboo stars Vinay Pathak, Atul Kulkarni and Sarika, among 7 credited actors.

Does Kaccha Limboo have a post-credit scene?

No. Kaccha Limboo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kaccha Limboo in?

The original language of Kaccha Limboo is Hindi.

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