Helmed and written by Anusha Rizvi in her first directorial venture, and produced by Aamir Khan the film is a satire on the farmers’ suicides and subsequent media and political response in the country.
Peepli Live was filmed on location in Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi. According to Khan, many of the actors are Adivasis from Madhya Pradesh.
The film is scheduled for release on August 13, this year.
