Bala

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2019


MOVIE IS conflating lively enjoyable fascinating convincing
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Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.4/5
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Verdict Bala, naam toh suna hoga Even if you havent, you shouldnt be missing this fun ride. FilmiBeat
4.5
The film doesnt end at only familiarizing us with the plight of balding men. Hindustan Times
4.5
What Couldve Been Better: Bhumi Pednekars character isnt entirely convincing and her dark skinned make up sticks out like a sore thumb in an otherwise .. Book My Show
4.5
As in, Abe, kaise ho bae And here people dont deliver simple slaps. Deccan Chronicle
1.5
More painful than the clumps clinging to Balas increasingly bare scalp is the soot that coats Pednekars face and body, and more worrying than Balas an .. Scroll
3.5
The director hasnt gone for a typical Bollywood ending and thats the best thing about the film. FilmFare
4.5
She is the epitome of feminism and doesnt compromise on her principles no matter what. India Today
3.5
But conflating bald pates dark skin short stature feels like a bit of a stretch, and a tasteless convenience. The Indian Express
4.5
Kaushiks film doles out nimble humour, shuddh desi zingers, refreshing flippancy and a lively blend of small town quirk and orthodoxy. Rediff
3.0
But then, theres only so far that you can go with gimmicks and gags. News18
4.5
He pays tribute to the stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor making it enjoyable with pure unadulterated charm. Koimoi
1.5
It doesnt help that Pednekars cosmetically darkened skin keeps changing in tone through the film, almost as a constant reminder that its not her natur .. The Hindu
2.5
Director Amar Kaushik, whose calling card for now is the stupendous horror comedy Stree, never lets the pace flag pre interval. Firstpost
3.5
Supported very ably by his two leading ladies, Ayushmann Khurrana cuts a sympathetic figure as another not instantly likeable loser. Watch how he tear .. Rajeev Masand
4.5
The best part is that he is surrounded by a crackling ensemble cast of Javed Jaafri, Seema Pahwa, Saurabh Shukla and Abhishek Banerjee, who create a s .. Bollywood Life
4.0
Bala, by that measure, is a tribute to, celebration of and a merciless roast of Bollywood. India Tv News
4.5
Advertisement All this is done with a quirky tribute to Bollywood which is entertainingly spoofy with hidden layers of reality. GlamSham
3.0
What works to the films advantage, however, is that it doesnt hinge on Khurranas performance; its also a reflection of the human perception about look .. The Economic Times
3.5
There is a fascinating tri faceted reflection of the human perception about looking good. The Free Press Journal
4.5
As in, Abe, kaise ho bae And here people dont deliver simple slaps. Asianage
1.5
Self willed, she rushes him, and then, at the last minute, he doesnt have the courage to say what should be said. Open
1.5
Bala doesnt learn from the mistakes of its first five minutes, rather repeats it, smug and convinced that it has unlocked the central anxiety of the I .. The Wire



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