Pikoo (1981): Cast & Plot
Pikoo is a 1981 short drama directed by Satyajit Ray, starring Arjun Guha-Thakurta as Pikoo, Soven Lahiri and Aparna Sen. It runs 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 26 min
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Bengali
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pikoo About?
The premise of Pikoo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A day in the life of a six‑year‑old boy in Calcutta unfolds within the confines of his family home, sealed off from the city by a surrounding park. His father is away at work, while his grandfather lies ill and bedridden in a solitary room. Meanwhile, his mother receives a lover, revealing the child's isolated and fragile world.
Pikoo Cast & Characters
Arjun Guha-Thakurta leads the cast as Pikoo, with Soven Lahiri as Pikoo's Grandfather and Aparna Sen as Pikoo's Mother. Directed by Satyajit Ray; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Satyajit Ray
- Arjun Guha-Thakurta as Pikoo
- Soven Lahiri as Pikoo's Grandfather
- Aparna Sen as Pikoo's Mother
- Victor Banerjee as The Lover
More from Satyajit Ray
More films directed by Satyajit Ray: The Stranger, The Branches of the Tree, An Enemy of the People and Sukumar Ray.
Pikoo Plot Summary
What happens in Pikoo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ranjan (Soven Lahiri) suspects his wife Seema (Aparna Sen) is having an affair, casting a quiet, uneasy shadow over their home. Their six-year-old son, Pikoo (Arjun Guha-Thakurta), is enjoying a peaceful holiday, discovering small triumphs and toys of a child’s world, until a neighbor’s dog’s bark unsettles him. He shouts out of frustration and is briefly pleased when the noise dies down.
Pikoo then receives a call from Hitesh (Victor Banerjee), who wants to inquire about Seema. Pikoo hands the phone to Seema, who asks Hitesh not to come over, offering no explanation. Pikoo also forms a quiet, affectionate bond with Loknath, his 80-year-old bedridden grandfather, who listens with gentle patience as the boy shares his family’s tensions and begs Loknath not to reveal these secrets.
Full summary
The whole story of Pikoo, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Pikoo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the six‑year‑old boy in the story?
Pikoo Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Pikoor Diary” and “Pikoo's Day”.
- Also known as
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- Pikoor Diary
- Pikoo's Day
- Piku
- Дневник Пику
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Pikoo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pikoo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pikoo?
Pikoo runs 26 minutes.
When was Pikoo released?
Pikoo was released on April 1, 1981.
Who directed Pikoo?
Pikoo was directed by Satyajit Ray.
More films by Satyajit Ray Who is in the cast of Pikoo?
Pikoo stars Arjun Guha-Thakurta as Pikoo, Soven Lahiri as Pikoo's Grandfather and Aparna Sen as Pikoo's Mother, among 4 credited actors.
Does Pikoo have a post-credit scene?
No. Pikoo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pikoo in?
The original language of Pikoo is Bengali.
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