Bala (2019 film)

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Bala
Directed by	Amar Kaushik
Written by	Niren Bhatt
Screenplay by	Niren Bhatt
Story by	Pavitra Shome
Produced by	Dinesh Vijan
Starring	Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam
Cinematography	Anuj Rakesh Dhawan
Edited by	Hemanti Sarkar
Music by	Sachin-Jigar
Production company	Maddock Films
Distributed by	Jio Studios
Release date	November  7, 2019 (2019-11-07) (India)
Running time	133 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	₹25 crore
Box office	₹171 crore

Bala is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the titular role, alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam. The film addresses the societal issues related to baldness and skin color in a humorous manner.

Plot

The story revolves around Balmukund "Bala" Shukla (Ayushmann Khurrana), a young man from Kanpur who suffers from premature balding. Bala works as a marketing agent for a fairness cream company and struggles with his self-esteem due to his baldness. His childhood friend, Latika Trivedi (Bhumi Pednekar), who has faced discrimination due to her dark skin, becomes an important part of his journey.

Bala tries various methods to regrow his hair, including home remedies, wigs, and hair transplants, but nothing seems to work. He eventually meets Pari Mishra (Yami Gautam), a beautiful model who is unaware of his baldness. They fall in love and get married, but their relationship faces challenges when Pari discovers Bala's secret.

The film explores themes of self-acceptance and societal beauty standards, ultimately conveying the message that true beauty lies within.

Cast

• Ayushmann Khurrana as Balmukund "Bala" Shukla
• Bhumi Pednekar as Latika Trivedi
• Yami Gautam as Pari Mishra
• Javed Jaffrey as Bachchan Dubey
• Saurabh Shukla as Hari Shukla
• Seema Pahwa as Manju Shukla
• Abhishek Banerjee as Ajju
• Dheerendra Kumar Gautam as Vihaan Shukla

Production

The film was announced in May 2018, with Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role. Principal photography began in January 2019 and was completed by June 2019. The film was shot in various locations in Mumbai and Kanpur.

Music

The music of the film is composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics written by Jigar Saraiya, Priya Saraiya, and Mellow D. The soundtrack features several popular songs, including "Don't Be Shy" and "Naah Goriye."

Release

Bala was released on 7 November 2019 in India. The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing over ₹171 crore worldwide.

Reception

The film was praised for its performances, particularly that of Ayushmann Khurrana, and its handling of sensitive social issues with humor. It was also noted for its strong message about self-acceptance and challenging societal norms.

Awards

Bala received several nominations and awards, including:

• Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) - Ayushmann Khurrana
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Bhumi Pednekar

See also

• Ayushmann Khurrana filmography
• List of Bollywood films of 2019

External links

• Bala at IMDb