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Bawaal(2023)

6.3/10
Hindi•137 mins•

Ajay Dixit, an ordinary history teacher in a high school, enjoys mini celebrityhood in his town courtesy of the fake image he has built. He shares a strained relationship with his newly-wed wife. Circumstances force him to take a trip to Europe for the World War II trail accompanied by his wife. Will his relationship with his wife survive this trip? Will he manage to win the war within?

Director:Nitesh Tiwari
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
21 July 2023
Director
Nitesh Tiwari
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 17m
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

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

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

Cast & Crew

#1
Janhvi Kapoor, Actor in Bawaal
Janhvi KapoorNisha
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Manoj Pahwa, Actor in Bawaal
Manoj PahwaAjju's Father
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Mukesh TiwariMLA
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Mariusz KrzemińskiAirBnB Owner
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#5
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Richard TateWW2 Survivor
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Hemang VyasKalpesh
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Anjuman SaxenaAjju's Mother
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Aparna GhoshalNisha's Mother
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Varun Dhawan, Actor in Bawaal
Varun DhawanAjay Dixit
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Shashie VermaaPrincipal
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Nitesh Tiwari, Director in Bawaal
Nitesh TiwariDirector
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Sajid Nadiadwala, Producer in Bawaal
Sajid NadiadwalaCrew
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Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Story in Bawaal
Ashwiny Iyer TiwariCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bawaal

Cast reunions in this film: Nitesh Tiwari & Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (3 films together), Manoj Pahwa & Varun Dhawan (2 films together), and Varun Dhawan & Sajid Nadiadwala (2 films together).

Nitesh Tiwari
Nitesh TiwariDirector
3rd time
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Story
Nitesh Tiwari × Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari — 3 films together →
Manoj Pahwa
Manoj PahwaActor
2nd time
Varun Dhawan
Varun DhawanActor
Manoj Pahwa × Varun Dhawan — 2 films together →
Varun Dhawan
Varun DhawanActor
2nd time
Sajid Nadiadwala
Sajid NadiadwalaProducer
Varun Dhawan × Sajid Nadiadwala — 2 films together →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions