The 2016 Punjabi period comedy-drama is far more than its quirky title suggests—it is a sharp exploration of social status and vanity in 1960s rural Punjab. Directed by Pankaj Batra
The story revolves around Nikhal (played by Amrinder Gill), a poor but honest young man who works in a bicycle repair shop. He falls in love with a wealthy girl, Mannat (Simi Chahal), whose family is status-conscious and looks down upon Nikhal’s humble background. To win her hand, Nikhal vows to own a brand-new bicycle — a "bambukat" — which, at that time, was a luxury item symbolizing progress and modernity. The film follows his humorous yet poignant attempts to save money, face societal ridicule, and eventually understand that self-respect matters more than material possessions. Bambukat -2016- -Punjabi- 1CD - Pre-DVD Rip - x...