Genre: Family, Drama
Director: R Balakrishnan
Producer: Sunil Manchanda
Banner: AB Corps
Music Director: Illaiyaraja
Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal, Arundhati Naag
Release Date: December 4, 2009
Paa Pre-release Review
Paa Pre-release Review
‘Paa’ has been penned down by R Balakrishnan, who made his first directorial debut with the sweet 
romantic comedy ‘Cheeni Kum’, in 2007. It is a very ambitious project, which Balakrishnan undertook by blending two different genres: family and drama. The movie has an amazing star-cast, which includes the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal and Arundhati Naag. Looking at the star cast, one can but imagine what impact the movie will have over the galore of people nationwide. The movie also has some amazing songs composed by none other than Illaiyaraja.
romantic comedy ‘Cheeni Kum’, in 2007. It is a very ambitious project, which Balakrishnan undertook by blending two different genres: family and drama. The movie has an amazing star-cast, which includes the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal and Arundhati Naag. Looking at the star cast, one can but imagine what impact the movie will have over the galore of people nationwide. The movie also has some amazing songs composed by none other than Illaiyaraja.The entire story of ‘Paa’ revolves around a 13-year-old boy, Auro (played by Amitabh Bachchan), who is inflicted with an extremely rare and progressive genetic defect. He suffers from a progeria-like syndrome, which causes accelerated ageing. Although emotionally and mentally Auro is a 13 year old boy in every aspect, his outward appearance makes him look 5 times older. But despite this condition, he is a very happy child, who is very attached with his family. His father Amol Arte (Abhisekh Bachchan), is a young, idealistic and very progressive politician and mother (Vidya Balan), a gynecologist. The entire movie deals with the emotional turmoil that Auro’s parents go through
‘Paa’ dwells on a unique father-son relationship, which has never been seen on-screen before. The manner in which the characters play the amazing and unique roles is really mind-blowing. The film deals with human emotions and sentiments at different levels, with the genetic ailment as the back-drop. How will Amol deal with such a difficult and sensitive issue? Will Auro ever be able to lead a normal and independent life? Learn the answer to all your queries by watching this amazing and heart-warming movie ‘Paa’, releasing on the 4th of December, 2009.
