PK is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language science fiction comedy-drama film edited and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and written by Hirani and Abhijat Joshi. The film stars Aamir Khan as an alien who lands on Earth and loses his remote control device, which is the only way he can return to his home planet. He befriends a television reporter, played by Anushka Sharma, and together they try to find his remote control while raising questions about religion and superstition.
The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the time of its release. It was praised for its humor, its message, and Khan’s performance.
Here is a brief summary of the film’s plot:
- PK lands on Earth in Rajasthan, India. He is naked and has no memory of his past. He is befriended by a bandmaster, Bhairon Singh, who takes him in and gives him clothes.
- PK soon learns that he is different from humans. He cannot speak their language and he does not understand their customs. He is also confused by their religious beliefs.
- PK meets a television reporter, Jaggu, who is investigating a godman who is accused of fraud. Jaggu is initially skeptical of PK, but she is eventually drawn to his innocence and his questions about religion.
- PK and Jaggu team up to find PK’s remote control. Along the way, they raise questions about the nature of God, the role of religion in society, and the power of faith.
- In the end, PK finds his remote control and returns to his home planet. However, he leaves behind a message of hope for humanity. He tells them that they should not be afraid to ask questions and that they should think for themselves.
PK is a thought-provoking film that raises important questions about religion, superstition, and blind faith. It is a funny and heartwarming film that will stay with you long after you have seen it.
