Paa Movie Review

Paa (Hindi)

Auro (Amitabh Bachchan) is an intelligent, witty 13 yr old boy with an extremely rare genetic defect that causes accelerated ageing. He suffers from a progeria like syndrome. Mentally he is 13, very normal, but physically he looks 5 times older. Inspite of his condition, Auro is a very happy boy. He lives with his mother Vidya, (Vidya Balan), who is a gynaecologist.

Amol Arte (Abhishek Bachchan), is young, progressive and a full of ideals, politician. He is out to prove to the world that ‘politics’ is not a bad word. He is a man with a mission. Auro is Amol’s son.

Paa is a ‘rare’ story about a father-son, son-father relationship.

Auro (Amitabh Bachchan) is an intelligent, witty 13 yr old boy with an extremely rare genetic defect that causes... Show More

[Paa has] strong performances, some crackling writing and its ambition.

Paa is ultimately an engaging film because of its largely original writing

The veteran actor’s skilled and the moving portrayal of a 13-year-old child afflicted with progeria lifts a mediocre and unconvincing script

Paa is testimony to the fact that a novel idea, if presented in an entertaining manner, makes for some great viewing

The film steers clear of all sentimentality and handles the overflow of emotions with restraint and subtlety

Times of India