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ravishardul
We are all obsessed with what we don’t have. Dark skin wants to be fair and vice-versa, Hairy guys…
We are all obsessed with what we don’t have. Dark skin wants to be fair and vice-versa, Hairy guys go bald as a fashion, and bald guys are desperate for hairs. Skinny people want to gain weight and there are some who slog for hours to lose it. The list is long and it’s just this obsessiveness to have something which you don’t and not being gratifiedwith what you are is probably root cause of all the depression in the society. Bala is one such film that makes you introspect about one (rather two) of the above mentioned issues. Ayushman Khurana who has become a brand himself by now after giving us the entertainment on serval taboo subjects, comes up with another subject from the similar territory. He portrays a journey of a person from the childhood till his adulthood. A silky stylish hair kid who shreds almost all hairs in the mid-20s. He then tries 100 different ways to regrow his hairs that are available in the market. Some solutions are scientific and some are really funny. He tries them all to get his love, Entertainment through the social message has become the norm for Ayushman lately and this one is not an exception either. It takes its own time to set up the base, and feels slightly stretched in the first half as you start wondering when is the intermission point. But after the interval it makes up for the stretchy first half. No cliché climax and I loved it. Bit preachy but you won’t mind it. That’s the best possible way probably the self-realization could have been shown. Casting director has done is job to the fullest. All the characters are perfectly suited for their roles. Ayushman is probably the heart and soul of this movie. The two girls (Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam) go neck to neck with him. Bhumi’s make up as dark girl is slightly annoying as it looks almost black. The only wish I had throughout was that the director shouldn’t have missed at least 2 or 3 opportunities to make me emotional. He has maintained the light and funny mood throughout. It’s the social message that rises above all despite of few flaws. The good thing is that it entertains in most parts and that what I went for.
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Kavya
This seemed a lil over hyped. So it was a bit of a disappointment, punches not as expected for…
This seemed a lil over hyped. So it was a bit of a disappointment, punches not as expected for Ayushyaman Khurana movie. Movie seem to be a drag after first 1 hour and quite predictable where it is heading. Bhumi Pednekar has executed her role exceptionally well. Overall one time watch is worth.
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Indrajit
Aarav
somesh_sinha
#FinalVerdict Producers Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films & Jio Studios' Bala is about inherent…
#FinalVerdict Producers Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films & Jio Studios' Bala is about inherent beauty where any physical flaw seems immaterial if one has the heart to identify real beauty. It is surely not-to-be-missed! Brilliant! Bala works so well because it takes its subjects seriously enough to also be able to gently laugh at them. So all of the characters are played with a heartwarming sincerity that makes them genuinely likeable & relatable. There are very few times when one gets to laugh, cry & experience other emotions as the tale unfolds onscreen. Director Amar Kaushik has achieved that in this bittersweet comedy. Double thumbs up for him! The people & the settings are real which makes the message of Bala even more relatable. Niren Bhatt's story has apt & simple ingredients which makes for an impressive tale. Dialogues, also by Niren Bhatt, ensure one feels with the characters. The film Bala laughs with, rather than mocking those who are unluckily rated low because of their appearance. What transports Bala into an exemplary film are the wonderfully light touches with which director Amar Kaushik unpacks the story. It also benefits from perfect & gimmick-free cinematography (Anuj Rakesh Dhawan) and instantly likeable BGM/soundtrack (Sachin-Jigar). Bala has been shot beautifully and the terrific background score supplement the tale. Director Amar Kaushik has ensured that Bala never seems made up. His direction is terrific. Ayushmann Khurrana knows how to crack the code of the right script every time. Flawless act! Bhumi Pednekar makes sure her issues & predicaments seem relatable & she plays the part with consummate grace. Yami Gautam portrays her part with elan & she is a delight to watch as a girl obsessed with constantly looking good. Abhishek Banerjee is simply outstanding. Jaaved Jaaferi's comic timing is impeccable. Saurabh Shukla and Seema Pahwa's appearance, mannerisms & dialogue delivery are exemplary. On the whole, Bala is brimming with solid content with a relevant message. Watch it for the heartfelt spirit it is made in. Bala will be Ayushmann Khurrana's 7th consecutive success in a row. Super-hit!
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