Bala

Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam, Saurabh Shukla, Jaaved Jaaferi, Seema Pahwa

Director: Amar Kaushik

Producer: Dinesh Vijan

Plot:

Bala Movie Review Rating: 4/5 Stars (Four stars)

Star Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam, Bhumi Pednekar, Saurabh Shukla, Abhishek Banerjee, Jaaved Jaaferi, Seema Pahwa, Dheerendra Gautam

Director: Amar Kaushik

What’s Good: It offers more than what it promised, it’s doesn’t touch-and-go the issue but explains it with detailed sequences. If you’ve Ayushmann Khurrana in your film, you can’t ignore the ‘what’s good’ section without his mention – in Ayushmann, we trust

What’s Bad: There are only so many movies that can star Ayushmann Khurrana!

Loo Break: YES, right after the film, not even in the interval

Watch or Not?: Watch it now, then when it comes on television, also years later on a lazy Sunday

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Balmukund (Ayushmann Khurrana), a highty-and-mighty lover of his hair, gets the shock of his life when he starts loses them as he grows up. Friends with Latika (Bhumi Pedenkar), who’s not ‘society’s level’ fair, Bala ignores her because he’s attracted to beauty. Once he’s an adult, with very few hairs left, he tries to hide it with a cap or half-covered mirror. After 210 solutions in 2 years, Bala settles with a wig and meets Pari (Yami Gautam).

Pari, a beautiful (but) tik-tok queen, comes in his life with the traits of young Bala – getting attracted to the outer beauty. Pari falls in love with the Bala in a wig without knowing the reality. The rest of the story revolves around how will Pari react once she knows the reality and what is Latika’s role in Bala’s life. And A LOT MORE which I’ll leave it to you to watch.

Bala Movie Review: Script Analysis

The movie ends with Shah Rukh Khan’s dialogue tweaked by Ayushmann Khurrana, “Come, fall in love with yourself” and I’m still getting the goosebumps because I now know the backstory behind it. Niren Bhatt, the main man behind Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, pens a beautiful story with a-laugh-a-second humour. The story rises way above talking about premature baldness or skin-shaming, it talks about accepting yourself the way you are. It’s about loving your weakness so much that it becomes your strength.

Anuj Rakesh Dhawan’s cinematography feels fresh despite having many films being shot in the zonal of Uttar Pradesh. Hemanti Sarkar’s crisp editing keeps the movie at the required duration assuring a breezy experience. Apart from a speech in the finale, there are numerous small moments that control the screen. The Bollywood tribute addition works big time for the movie as those are the scenes that bring the house down. Bhumi’s brownface is done with keeping all the details in mind, whereas Yami playing with her accent is another exceptional attention to detail.

Bala Movie Review: Star Performance

If there’s one star that leaves you with no words after every of his performance, it has to be Ayushmann Khurrana. He’s not only working on his range with every film but adding a zillion more expressions to the bag of his acting. He pays tribute to the stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor making it enjoyable with pure unadulterated charm.

Both Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar add a worthy value to the narrative. No way I’m choosing one between them both. On one side, Bhumi presents the insecure part of human nature, Yami Gautam shines with showing-off her beauty but making you realise something very important towards the end.

Supporting cast for every Ayushmann Khurrana starrer has been greater than the hero of the film, and Bala is no exception. From Saurabh Shukla’s witty presence to the brilliant Abhishek Banerjee, Bala is filled with stupendous performances. I’m glad Abhishek if finally getting his due & I’ll not be surprised if he bags a solo film soon. Jaaved Jaaferi gets some very good scenes in his extended appearance. A moustache clad Seema Pahwa does her usual magic to emerge as the scene-stealer. Dheerendra Gautam owns a monologue scene opposite Ayushmann Khurrana amassing a wave of claps.

Bala Movie Review: Direction, Music

Amar Kaushik, after Stree, captures the right essence of yet another small town story. Now, two films later, I’m sure of one thing, Amar is very clear about making his stars look naturally good. He never makes them ‘act’ & lets the dialogues flow in a conversational way.

There’s just one song at the forefront – Pyaar Toh Tha which comes in at a very instrumental part of the story and blends in well. TaKillYa’s recreation is shudh desi & is brilliantly used. Papon’s unreleased track Zindagi is the salient hero of the second half – soul-touching lyrics laced with a soothing voice. Even the background score is masterfully used to evoke laughter.

Bala Movie Review: The Last Word

All said and done, Bala along with bringing in a house full of laughter also has something very important to say. It’s a significant message draped under the entertaining layer of humour. A MUST WATCH!

Four stars!

Bala Trailer

Bala releases on 07th November, 2019 (Paid Previews) and 08th November, 2019 (Fully Fledged Release).

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Bala Box Office Review: Star Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam, Javed Jaaferi, Seema Pahwa, Saurabh Shukla, Abhishek Banerjee

Directror: Amar Kaushik

Producer: Dinesh Vijan

Bala Box Office Review: Expectations

Ayushmann Khurrana is hitting the ball out of the park with every film. Starting from Bareilly Ki Barfi till his last release Dream Girl, Ayushmann has given 6 back to back big successes and two of them have proved to be major 100 crore grossers. Now with Bala which is a comedy-drama, Ayushmann is expected to get another winner at the Box Office and probably his 3rd 100 crores grosser film. The film’s trailer has already received public acceptance and music has also hit the popularity charts. The interesting premise of the film is another factor which will give it a boost at the Box Office.

Bala Box Office Review: Impact

Bala is indeed yet another sixer by Ayushmann Khurrana which will be received with a great shower of love from the audience. The makers of the film have promoted it as a comedy and it keeps its promise. From the incredible use of the Hindi language to crazy Tik Tok stuff, there are so many moments, dialogues and situations in the film which will make you laugh out loud and smile. It won’t be wrong to say that Tik Tok in itself is a cute and sweet character in the film which plays so important and hilarious part.

However, Bala is not all about comedy. If the film carries fine humour, it has even better drama. The idea of “self-revelation” and “love yourself” is so beautiful and it has been conveyed even more beautifully. Also, the film keeps you engaged because the love track between Ayushmann-Yami-Bhumi is not as predictable as you think. It has its own kind of little twists and turns which keep you engrossed in the drama. And all this leads the film towards a delightful and “no filmy” finale which makes you fall in love with it.

Bala also delivers big in the performance department. Ayushmann Khurrana is at his best and gives yet another career defining performance. He is so good and convincing as the frustrated guy that you watch him with eyes wide open. And he has done incredibly well in comic scenes too. Bhumi Pednekar gives a sincere performance and Yami Gautam lights up the screen with her charm and cuteness. The audience will end up wishing that she had a bigger role in the film. Other stars like Jaaved Jaaferi, Abhishek Banerjee also have their own hilarious moments. Dheerendra Gautam as Bala’s brother is outstanding even in a short role. His monologue scene is extraordinarily hilarious.

Amar Kaushik as a director has nailed it again. Background Music is top-notch and adds so much value to the drama.

Bala Box Office Review: Prospects

Bala is yet another big success in Ayushmann Khurrana’s career. The film will entertain the audience especially the multiplex crowd until the release of Panipat & Pati Patni Aur Woh next month. There’s almost 1 month for the film to enjoy at the Box Office because no other release in November will cater to the urban audience like this one. Plus, the story of Bala has the heart at its right place and that will really appeal to the family audience.

Bala will do business somewhere in the 150-165 crores range and will prove to be Ayushmann’s highest grosser ever.

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Bala Trailer Review: Bala starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar & Yami Gautam is one of the most promising upcoming Bollywood comedy films. Based on premature hair-fall, the teaser of the film which released earlier received a good response from the audience. And now the makers have released the trailer.

Director Amar Kaushik is back with Bala after giving a critically acclaimed and commercially Super Hit Stree last year. The horror-comedy was loved by the audience and this one too promises an interesting take on the issue.

The issue of premature baldness carries huge potential for a Hindi comedy film and this one seems to have cashed well on that part. The trailer carries many jokes that are really hilarious and burst you with laughter. Ayushmann has aced both the looks, the bald one and the one where he carries the wig. His comedy timing is on point and this is going to be another treat for the audience after his Dream Girl. Bhumi Pednekar plays a girl with a dark complexion and she seems to be playing a character that challenges the ego of Bala and motivates him to get over the physical insecurities. Yami Gautam adds the “beauty” factor in the trailer and promises yet another interesting character in the film. Music looks entertaining as well.

Overall, the trailer works and does its job of evoking excitement among the audience. Those looking for good comedy films are in treat this year. After Chhichhore, Dream Girl, this one looks like yet another good comedy along with Housefull 4 & Made In China.

Rating: 3.5/5

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