Peepli Live is a 2010 Indian satirical film about farmer suicides and the ensuing media and political responses. It was produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Anusha Rizvi, a former journalist who had reported on farmer suicide cases. The film stars Omkar Das Manikpuri as Natha, a poor farmer struggling to support his family. To save his land from banks, Natha's brother encourages him to commit suicide for the compensation. However, when a local reporter publicizes this plan, it draws intense media attention and political manipulation, further complicating Natha's situation. Peepli Live critically examines issues like poverty, corrupt bureaucracy, and sensationalized media coverage