Gippi

Gippi

Year: 2013

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Sonam Nair

ComedyRomance

Gippi tells the coming-of-age story of an ordinary, overweight girl discovering self-acceptance. The film follows her journey as she overcomes challenges and rises from humble beginnings to find her place and achieve success in her own unique world. It's a heartwarming tale about embracing individuality and finding strength within.

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Timeline – Gippi (2013)

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1

Gippi's life in Shimla begins and bullying starts

Gippi, a 14-year-old girl in Shimla, is a back-bench student who is constantly teased by Shamira. Her mother Pappi runs a beauty parlor and tries to keep the family together while Gippi grapples with adolescence and body image. Her father is divorced and preparing to remarry, adding to the home tension as the new school year begins.

Beginning of the ninth grade school year Shimla (St Mary's Convent School area)
2

Dad's engagement party foreshadows family drama in Delhi

Gippi and Booboo are invited to their dad's engagement party in Delhi where his new fiancée Jennifer is introduced. Pappi puts on a brave face but feels the sting of being left behind with unfinished business at home. The party highlights the fractured family dynamic and sets the stage for future tensions.

Pre-party and during the engagement party Delhi, at the engagement party
3

Arjun enters the scene at the Delhi party

At the engagement party in Delhi, Gippi meets Arjun, a brooding, attractive older boy who seems out of reach. Arjun reveals a similar broken-home background, and Gippi is drawn to him as they share a moment on the dance floor. The encounter fuels Gippi's romantic fantasies and distracts her from home life.

During the engagement party Delhi
4

Back in Shimla, Gippi's crush lingers and colors daily life

Gippi returns to Shimla with Booboo, still daydreaming about Arjun. She navigates school, friendships, and the continued bullying while her infatuation fuels a dreamy detachment from ordinary routines. The memory of Delhi keeps her mood buoyant yet unsettled.

After returning from Delhi Shimla, at St Mary's Convent School
5

Chemistry lab mishap with Kabir

In a chemistry lab, Gippi is paired with Kabir and, in her distraction, mixes the wrong chemicals, causing a mild explosion in a test tube. The incident strains their working relationship, and Kabir's presence becomes a focal point in the evolving classroom dynamics. The mishap adds to Gippi's reputation as awkward yet memorable.

During class St Mary's Convent School, Shimla
6

Arjun denial and Shamira's challenge emerge

Gippi boldly tells Shamira that Arjun is her boyfriend, only to have Arjun deny the claim. Shamira uses the moment to publicly mock Gippi, deepening the humiliation. The incident pushes Gippi toward a new resolve and seeds the idea of challenging the school social order.

Shortly after the Delhi trip School, Shimla
7

Election talk begins as head girl/boy posts are announced

The school headmistress announces elections for head boy and head girl, and invites applications. Gippi decides to stand against Shamira, choosing to contest the position despite doubts about her own capabilities. The race becomes a test of popularity versus genuine leadership.

Around the election announcement St Mary's Convent School, Shimla
8

Support network mobilizes; makeover and campaigning begin

Gippi's entourage—Booboo, Aanchal, and Ashish—rally around her, offering makeover help, study sessions, and moral support to boost her image. Kabir also steps in, challenging Gippi to see her true asset: being relatable and ordinary like everyone else. The campaign shifts from drama to a more grounded, grassroots approach.

During campaign prep Shimla, at home and school
9

Kabir invites Gippi to the Christmas party

Kabir supports the campaign and asks Gippi to attend the Christmas party where the election results will be announced. The invitation signals a potential turning point in how she presents herself and who she sides with in the social landscape. The party looms as the arena for the election showdown.

Pre-Christmas party period School, Shimla
10

Christmas party drama and the likely results night

At the Christmas party, Shamira laments the sacrifices she made to become head girl, revealing the cost of her long campaign. Gippi witnesses the social currents shift as Arjun's presence adds tension to the night. The results of the head girl election are announced, bringing the major milestone to a head.

Christmas party night School, Shimla, Christmas party
11

Gippi wins but withdraws from the role

Gippi secures the position of head girl but quickly realizes she isn't interested in the responsibilities or the politics of school leadership. She withdraws, allowing Shamira to win the election, choosing authenticity and friendships over a title. The moment marks a quiet but decisive shift in her priorities.

Immediately after the election results School, Shimla
12

Celebration at home with friends

Gippi reunites with her close circle and hosts a party at her home with Booboo, Aanchal, and Ashish. They celebrate the journey, the friendships discovered, and the realization that being part of a supportive group matters more than any title. The film closes on a note of warmth, desserts, and joyful dances.

Following the election conclusion Gippi's home, Shimla

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