Peepli Village

• 'Peepli' goes without power as film unit allegedly fails to pay up

  The power supply to Badwai village in Raisen district where Aamir Khan's much acclaimed film 'Peepli Live' was shot, has been discontinued due to non-payment of dues of over Rs 3.5 lakh by the film unit and the village has been without electricity for the last fortnight.

• Maharashtra's Peepli Live: Unique Identity Cards

  Nandurbar, an unknown village in Maharashtra, is getting a makeover. Roads have been freshly laid, buildings are getting a fresh coat of paint, and water pumps are suddenly working. All of this in just ten days. Nandurbar is one of India's most backward districts, and it is here that the Prime Minister and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi will launch t...

• Peepli Live: Rural issues need not be boring

  With Peepli Live, debutante director Anusha Rizvi, who has also written the story, gives a beautiful story.

• Aamir won't be visiting Peepli

  Heeding to the pleas of Peepli villagers, Aamir decided to visit one of them in Palwal district but the actor will not be able to keep his promise.

• Aamir gets letters from 1000 Peeplis!

  Aamir Khan has received 'thank you' postcards from villages with the name Peepli, for making it famous with Peepli Live.

• Aamir Khan might start an acting school soon

  The villagers of Bhadwai, where Aamir Khan's Peepli Live was shot, want the actor-producer to start an acting school for their children.