Bala

Bala

Now Streaming · Nov 8, 2019 · 2h 11m · Comedy

Critics' Average:3.6/5(12 reviews)

Box Office116.81 Cr

View more Videos

83%MastScore12 Reviews

Bala is a satirical comedy movie about a young man named Balmukund Shukla, who struggles with premature baldness and the societal pressures that come with it.

Where To Watch

Bala

JioHotstar

Cast & Crew

Critics' Verdict

Critics praised Bala for its sharp humor, Ayushmann Khurrana’s strong performance, Yami Gautam’s comic turn, and its message of self acceptance. Some felt the second half became preachy and criticized the decision to darken Bhumi Pednekar’s skin. The broadly positive reviews were matched by strong box-office success.

92%

8%

92% Positive

11 Reviews

8% Mixed

1 Review

0% Negative

0 Reviews

Critics Reviews

Hindustantimes.comHT Media

Hindustan Times found Bala hilarious, empathetic and very well acted, but criticized some sexist, racist and crude jokes and found the second half slower and more preachy.

Goto Full Review

Koimoi.comContests2win.com

4/5

Koimoi strongly praised the humor, Ayushmann and the film's deeper message about accepting yourself, calling it a must watch.

Goto Full Review

Bollywoodlife.comZee Media

3.5/5

BollywoodLife praised Ayushmann and Bhumi and found plenty to laugh at, while appreciating that the comedy also gives audiences something meaningful to think about.

Goto Full Review

Pinkvilla.comWalmart Inc.

3.5/5

Pinkvilla enjoyed its light hearted treatment of beauty, gender and class prejudices, along with the performances, but felt the film drags in places and could have been shorter.

Goto Full Review

Taran AdarshBollywood Hungama

3.5/5

Bollywood Hungama praised its humor, strong message, direction and performances. It felt interest drops when the second half becomes more serious, before a strong climax lifts it again.

Goto Full Review

News18.comReliance Industries

3.5/5

News18's Rajeev Masand found the film consistently enjoyable and Ayushmann highly sympathetic, while also pointing to the troubling decision to darken Bhumi's skin.

Goto Full Review

Videos

Bala- Official Trailer | Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi, Yami | Dinesh Vijan | Amar Kaushik, 8th Nov

Video Clip 1 — Bala

Don’t Be Shy Again - Bala|Ayushmann| Badshah|Yami|Bhumi|Shalmali|Rouge| Sachin - Jigar|Dr.Zeus

More Like This

44%

Nayyi Navelli

56%

Prem Keetanu

73%

Vibe

53%

Jeevan Ya Bheema Con?

39%

Dhamaal 4

64%

Welcome to the Jungle

51%

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

67%

Maa Behen

Movie Info

Bala is a satirical comedy movie about a young man named Balmukund Shukla, who struggles with premature baldness and the societal pressures that come with it.

DirectorAmar Kaushik

Produced byDinesh Vijan

BannerMaddock Films, Jio Studios

Music CompanySony Music

GenreComedy

LanguageHindi

Release date8 November 2019

StatusNow Streaming

Streaming PartnersJioHotstar

Running time131 minutes

CountryIndia

What to Watch

Now Playing

Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam StoryIn Theaters Oct 16, 2026

Nayyi NavelliIn Theaters Oct 16, 2026

RanabaaliIn Theaters Oct 16, 2026

Jailer 2In Theaters Oct 15, 2026

Drishyam – The ConclusionIn Theaters Oct 2, 2026

Coming soon

Udta TeerIn Theaters Oct 23, 2026

Ramayana Part 1In Theaters Nov 5, 2026

Gunmaaster G9In Theaters Nov 27, 2026

Yeh Prem Mol LiyaIn Theaters Nov 27, 2026

FauziIn Theaters Dec 3, 2026