Pihu is a 2018 Indian drama film directed by Vinod Kapri. The film stars a two-year-old girl named Myra Vishwakarma in the titular role and Prerna Sharma in a supporting role. The movie is set in a high-rise apartment in Mumbai where the young girl is left alone for the day when her mother commits suicide. Over the course of the movie, Pihu tries to cope with the absence of her mother and the turmoil of daily life.
Throughout the movie, Pihu is shown trying to navigate her way through various situations, including being trapped in a refrigerator, falling down the stairs, and accidentally starting a fire. All of these moments show the vulnerability and innocence of Pihu, highlighting the danger and neglect that can befall children when left alone.
The movie has been lauded for its unique storytelling approach with critics praising the performance of young Myra Vishwakarma, who was only two years old when the film was shot. Pihu is not just a gripping thriller but also a warning of the painful reality of neglected childhoods and the dire need for safer environments for young children.
