Bala (2019 film)

Bala Film Poster

2019 Indian Hindi-language comedy film

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Directed by	Amar Kaushik
Written by	Niren Bhatt
Screenplay by	Niren Bhatt
Story by	Pavitra Shome
Based on
Produced by	Dinesh Vijan
Starring	Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam
Narrated by
Cinematography	Anuj Rakesh Dhawan

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Bala received several nominations and awards, including:

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

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Bala at IMDb

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