PK (2014)

misubisu October 30, 2025

## **PK (2014) Review: A Bold, Heartfelt Satire That Only Bollywood Could Make** Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, *PK* is that rare blockbuster that aims for the stars—both commercially and philosophically. It’s a film that dares to question the very foundations of organised religion through the eyes of a naive alien, wrapping a provocative message in the warm, accessible blanket of a comedy-drama. While its approach is sometimes simplistic, its heart is so enormous and its intent so genuine that it's impossible to dismiss. ### The Plot: An Alien's Guide to God The story follows PK (Aamir Khan), a humanoid alien who is stranded on Earth in Rajasthan. His remote control for summoning his spaceship is stolen, forcing him to stay. To retrieve it, he must navigate the most complex system on the planet: human faith. Believing the key lies with "the wrong number" (his term for God), h…