
Bawaal(2023)
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
Where to watch:
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
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Mariusz KrzemińskiActor
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Varun DhawanActor
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Manoj PahwaActor
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Anjuman SaxenaActor
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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.


