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Home / News / Entertainment News / 'Bala' review: Ayushmann Khurrana uplifts this hilarious and relevant drama
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    'Bala' review: Ayushmann Khurrana uplifts this hilarious and relevant drama

    Sagar Malik
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    'Bala' review: Ayushmann Khurrana uplifts this hilarious and relevant drama
  • That director Amar Kaushik is good at making his audiences laugh was established last year with his debut film Stree, but the challenge this time was whether he could lend some sensitivity and nuance to his product.

    And, surprise surprise, his second movie, Bala, starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the 'unfortunate' role further cements his acumen.

    Here's our take on the film.

  • In this article
    Bala, a young man is troubled by premature balding Alopecia and a mediocre job come in Bala's way Bala tries super hard to turn things around for himself Ayushmann is pitch-perfect in 'Bala' Bala marries his love-interest, but there's a catch Bhumi does a fabulous job; Yami's performance patchy at best 'Bala' boasts of an amazing support cast Strong performances, Solid script: 'Bala' is totally worth a watch
  • Plot

    Bala, a young man is troubled by premature balding

    Bala, a young man is troubled by premature balding
  • The movie opens in a small town of Uttar Pradesh, where Bala, a young, confident school boy is the quintessential ladies' man.

    But cut to 2016, nearly 20 years down the line, Bala isn't the person you and I would expect him to grow into.

    He is insecure and troubled, courtesy his fast falling hair. Yes, he is suffering from premature balding (alopecia).

  • Bala

    Alopecia and a mediocre job come in Bala's way

    Alopecia and a mediocre job come in Bala's way
  • And as if that wasn't worrying enough for our protagonist, he is also engulfed in a mediocre job he borderline hates.

    When he is not wallowing in self-pity, Bala (played by the flawless Ayushmann Khurrana), works as a sales representative of a fairness beauty cream, and is also a part-time mimicry artist.

    But he has aspirations, he wishes to become a stand-up comic someday.

  • Story

    Bala tries super hard to turn things around for himself

  • Determined to turn things around, Bala tries everything (literally!) to grow back some hair, but in vain.

    From applying some of the most cringeworthy hair masks possible to considering a hair transplant, and ultimately resorting to carrying a wig, Bala desperately goes lengths to bring life to his Ujda Chaman.

    Note: Any reference to another recently-released film on a similar subject is purely co-incidental.

  • Ayushmann

    Ayushmann is pitch-perfect in 'Bala'

  • The first half of the movie, dedicated to portraying our lead man's troubles is genuinely engaging and laugh-out-loud funny.

    Ayushmann once again proves that he is a man for all seasons. Writing about him has become a matter of monotony for me. The man brilliantly oscillates from being an insecure, balding guy to a local hero of sorts, quite frequently.

  • Story

    Bala marries his love-interest, but there's a catch

  • Midway through the film, Bala meets Pari (Yami Gautam), a TikTok celebrity. The two strike a chord, and even get married. The only catch- Pari has no idea about Bala's condition.

    No points for guessing, the marriage doesn't last.

    And, Bala is sued for cheating. That's where Bala's long-time friend-cum-foe Latika, (played by Bhumi Pednekar) comes to his rescue, and takes up the case.

  • Performances

    Bhumi does a fabulous job; Yami's performance patchy at best

    Bhumi does a fabulous job; Yami's performance patchy at best
  • Save for her complexes and insecurities owing to her dark complexion, Bhumi's character is fearless and uncompromising. And, Bhumi gets under the character's skin with much pride and ease.

    On the other hand, Yami's character lacks both depth and intellect. But what's even more unfortunate is the actress' fluctuating performance, which more often than not, reeks of overacting.

  • Information

    'Bala' boasts of an amazing support cast

  • Apart from the leading trio, the movie also features Saurabh Shukla as Bala's supportive and understanding father. Seema Pahwa, Javed Jaffrey, and Abhishek Banerjee also contribute in upping the movie's impact with their solid performances.

  • Final word

    Strong performances, Solid script: 'Bala' is totally worth a watch

  • While the second half of the film is surely extended, and is bound to feel a bit preachy toward the end, Bala packs entertainment and also gets its message delivered in a balanced and feel-good manner.

    Now, given the rarity of quality in desi cinema today, Bala, powered by Ayushmann's enduring portrayal and a well-cooked script, is totally worth a watch.

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