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Bhavai(2021)

4.7/10
Hindi114 mins

Bhavai (2021) is a 114-minute Hindi film. Starring Jodharam Jaisinghani, Omi Kashyap and Shreyes Anil Lowlekar. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Bhavai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 October 2021
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 54m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Rajaram has always dreamed of becoming an actor, but living in a village has kept that dream out of reach. The story follows his struggle against the rigid beliefs of his community. It asks whether society itself has become the real obstacle to his ambitions.

A dreamer's passion challenges a village's traditions.

Film Details

4.7Rating
114Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 October 2021
Also Known AsRavan Leela

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
identitylovecorruptionfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

#1
J
Jodharam JaisinghaniActor
#2
O
Omi KashyapActor
#3
S
Shreyes Anil LowlekarActor
#4
C
Chirantan DasCrew
#5
K
Krishna Singh BishtActor
#6
B
Bhamini OzaActor
#7
A
Ankur BhatiaActor

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Ravan Leela' but was renamed to 'Bhavai' after facing controversy over its name.
  • Lead actor Pratik Gandhi, known for 'Scam 1992', learned the folk art form Bhavai for his role as a performer.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Gujarat to authentically capture the rural setting and folk traditions.
  • It was one of the first major Hindi films to explore the traditional Bhavai theatre of Gujarat in a mainstream narrative.
  • The film's release was delayed multiple times, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the title change controversy.
  • Director Hardik Gajjar co-wrote the screenplay, drawing from regional stories about societal pressures on artists.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bhavai

Panditji-Director of Photography2 films

Frequently Asked Questions