The Lunchbox
- Drama
- Romance
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system (Mumbai's Dabbawallahs) connects a young housewife to a stranger in the dusk of his life. They build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality.
The Lunchbox is a 2013 Indian drama-romance film about two strangers who connect through Mumbai's legendary lunchbox delivery system. When a mistaken delivery brings a young housewife and a retiring widower together, they begin exchanging notes that blur the line between fantasy and reality. This critically acclaimed film explores intimacy, loneliness, and human connection across an unlikely correspondence.
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Irrfan KhanSaajan Fernandes
Nimrat KaurIla
Nawazuddin SiddiquiShaikh
Lillete DubeyIla's Mother
Nasir KhanIla's Father
Bharati AchrekarMrs. Khrishnan- Nakul VaidRajeev
- Yashvi Punneet NagarYashvi
Denzil SmithMr. Shroff- Shruti BapnaMeherunissa
- Lokesh RaiDukes Owner
- Vidhya DharOld Man in Train
- Sadashiv Kondaji PokarkarDabbawallah at Ila's House
- Aarti RathodSaajan's Neighbor
- Krishna BaiToothless Woman
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When was The Lunchbox released?
The Lunchbox was released on September 20, 2013.
What is The Lunchbox about?
The film follows a mistaken delivery in Mumbai's dabbawallahs system that connects a young housewife and an older widower. Through notes exchanged in the lunchbox, they build an emotional connection that gradually threatens to overtake their real lives.
Where can I watch The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox is available on various streaming platforms and for digital purchase. Check your local streaming services or rental providers for current availability.
What language is The Lunchbox in?
The Lunchbox is primarily in Hindi, with English subtitles available on most platforms.
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