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B.A. Pass(2013)

5.9/10
Hindi•100 mins•theatrical•

B.A. Pass is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir erotic thriller directed by Ajay Bahl. The film stars Shadab Kamal, Shilpa Shukla, Rajesh Sharma, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. It follows Mukesh, a teenager who loses his parents and moves in with his aunt in Delhi. Desperate to save his sisters from an orphanage, he becomes a male prostitute after being seduced by a married woman named Sarika. The film is based on the short story 'The Railway Aunty' by Mohan Sikka. It won the Best Film award at the 2012 Osian's Cinefan Festival and earned Shilpa Shukla a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. The movie was released in theaters on 2 August 2013.

Director:Ajay Bahl
Filmed In:Delhi, India
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
12 July 2013
Director
Ajay Bahl
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

After his parents die, teenager Mukesh moves to Delhi to live with his cold aunt. He meets Sarika, a rich married woman who seduces him and pays him for sex. Soon, Mukesh is trapped in a world of prostitution and betrayal. He must find a way to save his sisters before everything falls apart.

“One mistake can destroy everything”

Film Details

5.9Rating
100Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date12 July 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsBA Pass
Filmed InDelhi, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Padam MishraActor
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Shadab KamalActor
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Rajesh Sharma, Actor in B.A. Pass
Rajesh SharmaActor
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Shikha JoshiActor
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Shilpa Shukla, Actor in B.A. Pass
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Geeta Agrawal SharmaBua Ji
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Dibyendu BhattacharyaJohnny
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Anula NavlekarChotti
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Deepti Naval, Actor in B.A. Pass
Deepti NavalMrs. Suhasini
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Vijay KaushikPhupha ji
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Ajay BahlDirector
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Ritesh ShahCrew
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Trivia

  • The film is based on a short story titled 'The Railway Aunty' by Mohan Sikka, which was part of the anthology 'Delhi Noir'.
  • It was shot on a very low budget, reportedly around 1.5 crore rupees, and was filmed entirely on location in Delhi.
  • Shilpa Shukla, who played Sarika, was a national-level basketball player before becoming an actress.
  • The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 2013.
  • Director Ajay Bahl also served as the film's cinematographer, giving it a distinct visual style.
  • The film's title 'B.A. Pass' refers to the common Indian phrase for someone with just a basic bachelor's degree, highlighting the protagonist's limited prospects.
  • It was produced by Ajay Bahl's own company, Bahl Films, and faced challenges finding distributors due to its dark and explicit content.

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