Bhavai(2021)
The story is about the dream of Rajaram and its impact on the society. Rajaram an enthusiast by nature had only one dream of becoming an actor since his childhood. Being a village resident, he was deprived of that chance to live his dream. Will the duo be able to survive the obstacles or become a victim and succumb to the blind beliefs of the society? Who is the real Ravan, Rajaram or We "The Society"?
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 22 October 2021
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- 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
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhavai
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendra Gupta & Chirantan Das (2 films together).
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.