Bala Movie Review

Premature baldness and dark complexion are two issues which plague the Indian society and could affect the weak minded. Such people tend to hide their problems so as not to become a laughing stock. 

Bala movie addresses both these issues, which have the ability to impact relationships and personalities.

Balmukund Shukla (Ayushmann Khurrana) a resident of Kanpur is a young man suffering from premature baldness. His problem of increasing hair fall makes him desperate to find a solution. Based on recommendations from his friends and family Bala tries various alternatives like hair oil, eggs, mixture of cow dung and bull semen so as to grow his hair and look good. When everything fails Bala decides to wear a wig. Will wearing a wig turn out to be a long-term solution to Bala’s problem? 

Movie screenplay by Niren Bhatt is a winner with some scenes and moments being entertaining and authentic. 

Amar Kaushik who entertained us with Stree is back on the director’s chair. He perfectly captures the feelings and mood of a small town showing family banters and casual friendship meetings among others. 

Makeup of Latika is distracting. Makeup Artist could have done a better job to enhance the character’s look. 

Movie dialogues are sharp and well-written. 

Ayushmann Khurrana shows vulnerability with precision. Yami Gautam as Pari and Bhumi Pednekar are likeable and good. Other ensemble of fantastic actors includes Bala’s two best friends played by Javed Jafferi & Abhishek Banerjee, Saurabh Shukla, Seema Pahwa and Bala’s younger brother. They all play their part well. 

Music album by Sachin-Jigar, guest composers Jaani and B Praak is good. Zindagi song sung by Papon takes us back to the school days. 

Bala movie entertains with a good message for all. 

***.5 Stars