Bala (2019 film)
| Bala | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Amar Kaushik |
| Written by | Niren Bhatt |
| Produced by | Dinesh Vijan |
| Starring | Ayushmann Khurrana Bhumi Pednekar Yami Gautam |
| Cinematography | Anuj Rakesh Dhawan |
| Edited by | Hemanti Sarkar |
| Music by | Sachin-Jigar Jaani B Praak |
Production companies | Maddock Films Jio Studios |
| Distributed by | AA Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Bala is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan. Ayushmann Khurrana stars as Bala, a man living in Kanpur who is suffering from alopecia, and the story is about his lack of confidence and societal pressure that comes with balding. Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam, Javed Jaffrey and Saurabh Shukla feature in supporting roles. Principal photography began in May 2019 at Kanpur and the film was also shot in areas of Mumbai and Lucknow.[2] The soundtrack is composed by Sachin–Jigar. The film was theatrically released in India on 7 November 2019.[3]
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 Mausi
- Deepika Chikhalia as Susheela
- Abhishek Banerjee as Ajju
- Dheerendra Kumar Gautam as Vihan
- Sonam Bajwa (special Appearance in song "Naah Goriye")
- Harrdy Sandhu (special appearance in the song "Naah Goriye")
Production
Casting
The cast of the film was announced by the producer Dinesh Vijan. The film to be directed by Amar Kaushik, is starring Ayushmann Khurrana in titular role, Yami Gautam as supermodel based in Lucknow and Bhumi Pednekar as a dusky small town educated woman.[4] The film marks the third collaboration between Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar after Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017).[5] It also marks the second collaboration between Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam after Vicky Donor (2012).
Filming
The principal photography began on 6 May 2019, and film was shot in Mumbai, Lucknow and Kanpur.[2][6] Filming concluded on July 7, 2019, with a special party for the wrap up.[7]
Soundtrack
| Bala | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sachin–Jigar, B Praak and Jaani | |
| Released | 8 November 2019[8] |
| Recorded | 2019 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 15:32 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Sony Music India |
The music and background score is composed by Sachin–Jigar, with guest composers Jaani and B Praak composing the song "Naah Goriye" which is a recreated version of the song "Naah" by the same artists released in 2017 while lyrics have been written by Mellow D, Jaani, Badshah, Priya Saraiya, Jigar Saraiya and Bhargav Purohit.
The song "Don't Be Shy" is from an original track of the same title from the album 'Rouge' by Rouge, composed by Dr Zeus and written by Lola Olafis.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don’t Be Shy" | Mellow D, Badshah | Badshah, Shalmali Kholgade, Gurdeep Mehendi, Sachin - Jigar | 2:43 |
| 2. | "Naah Goriye" (Music by: Jaani, B Praak) | Jaani | Harrdy Sandhu, Swasti Jain | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Pyaar Toh Tha" | Priya Saraiya | Jubin Nautiyal, Asees Kaur | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Tequila" | Jigar Saraiya | Divya Kumar, Sachin-Jigar | 2:41 |
| 5. | "Zindagi" | Bhargav Purohit | Papon | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 15:32 | |||
Marketing and release
The theme poster of Bala was released on 27 May giving release date.[9] The official teaser of the film was released on 26 August 2019 by Maddock Films.[10] The official trailer of the film was released on 10 October 2019.[11]
With the release of theatrical poster the release date was changed, the film was released on 7 November 2019.[12]
Controversies
After the trailer of the film was released, it was accused of copyright violation from the makers of Ujda Chaman, which also has a storyline similar to Bala. Ujda Chaman is an official remake of Kannada film Ondu Motteya Kathe.
On release of its first song "Don't Be Shy", music composer-singer Dr Zeus claimed that the makers have used his track without giving due credit and acquiring any sort of rights.[13]
Reception
Bala received generally positive reviews from critics; Bollywood Hungama gave 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and said, 'Bala not only entertains thoroughly but also delivers a very important message that will surely be lapped up by the audiences.'[14] Koimoi gave 4 stars out of 5 stars and highlight, 'Ayushmann Khurrana Gifts Us Our ‘Best Hair Day’'[15]
References
- ^ "Bala (2019)". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Bala: Ayushmann Khurrana's film goes on floors, plot details revealed". Bollywood Hungama. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "'Bala': Ahead of the trailer launch, Ayushmann Khurrana shares a new poster of the film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar start shooting for Bala". Hindustan Times. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam start shooting for Bala in Mumbai; See Pic". PinkVilla.
- ^ @taran_adarsh. "Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam... #Bala filming begins today... Costars Saurabh Shukla, Jaaved Jaaferi and Seema Pahwa... Directed by Amar Kaushik... Produced by Dinesh Vijan. #JioStudios: https://t.co/XGtrzhUNXq" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: Invalid |number= (help)
- ^ "Bala: Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam Dance Their Heart Out at Film's Wrap Party". News18. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Bala - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jio Saavn.
- ^ "'Bala': The Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam starrer to release on November 22". Times of India. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ "Bala Teaser - Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam - Dinesh Vijan - Amar Kaushik - 22 Nov". YouTube. Maddock Films. 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Bala- Official Trailer - Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi, Yami - Dinesh Vijan - Amar Kaushik, 7th Nov 2019". YouTube. Maddock Films. 10 October 2019.
- ^ Taran Adarsh [@taran_adarsh]. "New release date... #Bala to release on 7 Nov 2019... Trailer out today... Stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam... Directed by Amar Kaushik... Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jio Studios. https://t.co/myoAWYY4b6" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: Invalid |number= (help)
- ^ "Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala finds itself in legal trouble again". filmfare.com.
- ^ "Movie Review: Bala". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- ^ Punwani, Umesh (8 November 2019). "Bala Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana Gifts Us Our 'Best Hair Day'". Koimoi. Retrieved 8 November 2019.