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Bala is scripted and directed by Amar Kaushik. Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam, Saurabh Shukla, Javed Jaffrey and Seema Pahwa are in the cast. D

Bala Movie Review

Bala Movie Review Hindi Movie Review
Review for the film " Bala"
Streaming On: Disney+ Hotstar
Runtime: 2 Hours 09 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 07-11-2019
OTT Release: 16-01-2020
Genre: Romance, Drama
3.75 / 5.00
3.45 / 5.0

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Plot

Bala, a 25-year-old guy, looks a little older due to his bald head. He also has diabetes. Bala had been demoted from his job to a salesman. His childhood friend also leaves him. Bala is disheartened. However, he tries to come up in his life and to gain huge confidence. He becomes a standup comedian and starts imitating popular Bollywood stars. What happens next? Did Bala gain the attention of the audiences and become a star? Watch the movie to know the rest.

Star Performance

Ayushmann lives in Bala's character and impresses the audiences. He makes audiences laugh and also gets their sympathy too. Bhumi Pednekar plays a lawyer with huge confidence and attracts. Yami Gautam, Saurabh Shukla, Abhishek Banerjee, Javed Jaffrey and Seema Pahwa are good in their roles.

Analysis

The script is good. The screenplay and dialogues are also excellent. Thanks to Niren Bhatt, who has done a commendable job in penning the story and dialogues. The characterization is good. But, the makeup for Bhumi Pednekar is not much impressive Amar Kaushik has executed the movie well. However, the second half has some repeated scenes and slightly irks the audiences. But, the film is completely impressing with the excellent performance of Ayushmann Khurrana.

What's There?

  • Performances of the stars are good
  • Story screenplay and dialogues of perfect and execution too

What's Not There?

  • Some repetition in the second half

Verdict

With the perfect blending of the script, screenplay, performance and direction, the movie is impressive.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Bala"?

Romance, Drama


Who directed "Bala"?

Amar Kaushik


What is the duration of "Bala"?

2 Hours 09 Minutes


When was "Bala" released?

07-11-2019

Cast & Crew


Who is the supporting cast in "Bala"?

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

Storyline


What is the plot of "Bala"?

Plot revolves around Romance, Drama, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Bala"?

3.75


What are the audience ratings for "Bala"?

3.45

Additional


Is "Bala" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Can I watch "Bala" online?

No, it will be available soon on Disney+ Hotstar

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