Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha

Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha

2019 · 116 min · ★ 8.7 · Drama, Comedy

Biopic of Marathi comedian, India's first stand-up comedian P. L. Deshpande.

Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar · Written by Ganesh Matkari

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