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A young boy suffering from a rare, progeria-like genetic disorder relies on his relationship with his politician father to get him through the tough times. Thirteen-year-old Auro (Amitabh Bachchan) is... read more read more... bright, witty, and affectionate. His mother, Vidya (Vidya Balan), is a successful gynecologist, and his father, Amol Arte (Abhishek Bachchan), is a progressive politician who values honesty above all else. Despite appearing nearly five times older than his actual age, Auro is content thanks to the unconditional love of his parents. When he starts to get down, Auro looks to his father and remembers that things aren't always as bad as they seem. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 13 min.

Directed by: R. Balki

Release Date: December 4, 2009

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DVD Release Date: January 26, 2010

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  • January 19, 2010
    Besides the effort put in by Big B (Amitabh Bachchan) to transform himself into Auro's character, there's hardly anything worth applauding in this movie. While the performance by the entire cast is outstanding, the script is awfully appalling.

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Frank Lovece
December 14, 2009
Frank Lovece, Hollywood Reporter

This would-be tearjerker without the musical numbers of typical Bollywood fare is for die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fans only.

Rachel Saltz
December 4, 2009
Rachel Saltz, New York Times

Odd and sometimes oddly affecting. Full Review

David Chute
December 14, 2009
David Chute, L.A. Weekly

The film owes much of its interest to the alertness and sincerity of the younger Bachchan and the luminous Vidya Balan as the anguished parents, and to the soft wash of the tasteful playback songs sup... Full Review

Avi Offer
December 5, 2009
Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru

Well-acted, funny and occasionally witty with terrific make-up design. However, it's often convoluted, awkwardly paced and too uneven as a whole. Full Review

Frank Lovece
December 4, 2009
Frank Lovece, Film Journal International

A would-be tearjerker without the singing-dancing musical numbers of typical Bollywood fare seen in the U.S., the lackluster Paa is for die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fans only%u2014of which there is no sm... Full Review

December 10, 2009
Hollywood Reporter

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