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Movie Info

Release Date: September 20, 2013
Runtime: 104 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $3,400,000
Revenue: $17,240,000
Original Language: Hindi
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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97%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
794 votes
7.8/10
IMDb
67,668 votes
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The Lunchbox

2013

"A connection made over food, love unfolds."

Also known as: 🇮🇳 HI: Dabba? 🇷🇴 RO: Prânz la pachet All international titles (3) →
Drama Romance 104 min 7.8/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $3,400,000
Revenue: $17,240,000
Profit $13,840,000
ROI +407.1% (5.1x)

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Keywords

#mumbai (bombay), india 8 #housewife 8 #food 8 #gastronomia 6 #indian cuisine 2 #tiffin 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Lunchbox

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  • The film was shot on location in Mumbai, capturing the city's bustling atmosphere, which plays a significant role in the story.

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  • Irrfan Khan's character, Saajan, was written with his specific personality in mind, allowing him to bring a natural depth to the role.

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  • During one scene, a lunchbox is delivered to the wrong address, which is a nod to the real-life efficiency and occasional errors of Mumbai's Dabbawallahs.

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  • A continuity error occurs in one scene where the placement of the characters' lunchboxes changes between shots, disrupting the flow of the narrative moment.

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  • Ritesh Batra drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of life in Mumbai, aiming to portray the authentic culture of the city.

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  • Nimrat Kaur's nuanced performance as Ila was praised for its emotional depth, marking her breakthrough role in Indian cinema.

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