Bawaal (2023)
Plot
Bawaal (transl. Commotion) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language adventure romantic drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Earthsky Pictures. It stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor as a troubled married couple. Filming took place in multiple countries from April to August 2022. Initially scheduled for a theatrical release, Bawaal had a streaming release on Amazon Prime Video on 21 July 2023. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with backlash mostly owing to Holocaust trivialization. Despite the backlash, the film earned multiple nominations, including Best Actor in a Web Original Film and Best Actress in a Web Original Film for Dhawan and Kapoor, respectively, at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards.
Bawaal details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 2h 17m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Bawaal — questions
What is Bawaal about?
Bawaal (transl. Commotion) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language adventure romantic drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Earthsky Pictures. It stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor as a troubled married couple. Filming took place in multiple countries from April to August 2022. Initially scheduled for a theatrical release, Bawaal had a streaming release on Amazon Prime Video on 21 July 2023. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with backlash mostly owing to Holocaust trivialization. Despite the backlash, the film earned multiple nominations, including Best Actor in a Web Original Film and Best Actress in a Web Original Film for Dhawan and Kapoor, respectively, at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards.
Who is in the cast of Bawaal?
Bawaal stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor and is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Bawaal online?
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How long is Bawaal?
Bawaal runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).
Who directed Bawaal?
Bawaal was directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
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