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Bawaal(2023)

6.3/10
Hindi137 mins

Bawaal (2023) is a 137-minute Hindi film directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Starring Mariusz Krzemiński, Varun Dhawan and Manoj Pahwa. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Bawaal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.

Director:Nitesh Tiwari
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
21 July 2023
Director
Nitesh Tiwari
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A high school history teacher has built a fake, impressive image in his small town. His marriage to his new wife is already strained. When they are forced to take a trip through Europe visiting World War II sites, they must see if their relationship can survive the journey and their own personal battles.

A journey through history tests a fragile marriage.

Film Details

6.3Rating
137Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date21 July 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Mariusz KrzemińskiActor
#2
Varun Dhawan, Ajay Dixit in Bawaal
Varun DhawanActor
#3
Manoj Pahwa, Ajju's Father in Bawaal
Manoj PahwaActor
#4
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Anjuman SaxenaActor
#5
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Prateek PachoriActor

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bawaal' is a Hindi slang word meaning a big fuss or commotion, reflecting the protagonist's chaotic life.
  • Director Nitesh Tiwari shot scenes at actual World War II sites in Europe, including locations in Poland and Germany.
  • Lead actor Varun Dhawan reportedly gained weight for his role to look like an ordinary middle-aged teacher.
  • The movie faced some criticism for drawing comparisons between a troubled marriage and the Holocaust.
  • It was one of the first major Hindi films to premiere directly on an OTT platform, Amazon Prime Video, in July 2023.
  • The soundtrack includes a song composed by Mithoon, who hadn't worked with Varun Dhawan in several years.
  • Janhvi Kapoor's character name, Nisha, was kept simple to contrast with the dramatic events in the story.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bawaal

Frequently Asked Questions