Hamare Baarah

Hamare Baarah
Directed byKamal Chandra
Story byRajan Agarwal
Produced byRavi S Gupta, Birendra Bhagat, Sanjay Nagpal, Sheo Balak Singh
Starring
CinematographySethu Sriram
Edited bySanjay Sharma
Production
companies
  • Radhika G Film
  • Newtech Media Entertainment
Distributed byViacom18 Studios
Release date
  • 21 June 2024 (2024-06-21)
[1]
Running time
148 minutes[3]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office11 crore [4]

Hamare Baarah[a] is an Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Kamal Chandra and produced by Radhika G Film & Newtech Media Entertainment, along with producers Ravi S. Gupta, Birender Bhagat, Sanjay Nagpal, and Sheo Balak Singh. The film is co-produced by Triloki Prasad. Along with Annu Kapoor it features cast including Ashwini Kalsekar, Rahul Bagga, Paritosh Tiwari, Parth Samthaan, Manoj Joshi, debutant Aditi Bhatpahri, and others in prominent roles.[2]

The release of the film was initially stayed by the Supreme Court on 13 June 2024.[7] The film was eventually released on 21 June 2024 after the Bombay High Court allowed the release of the film.[8] The film received mixed reviews.[9]

The Director

Kamal Chandra[10] (born 27 November 1984) is an Indian film director and actor known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his film Hamare Baarah,[11] based on women empowerment and challenges toxic male patriarchy starring Annu Kapoor,[12] Ashwini Kalsekar[13] and Manoj Joshi.[14][15] Kamal Chandra, born on 27 November 1984 in Aligarh, India, pursued post-graduation in theatre and performing arts from BNA, Lucknow, and a film orientation course in direction at FTII, Pune. He also holds a PG in journalism and mass communication from Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University.[16]

Chandra[17] began his career in the film industry as an assistant director and script supervisor, working with directors like Late Kundan Shah, Sudhir Mishra, and Ratna Sinha on films such as Ye Sali Zindagi, P se PM Tak, Daas Dev, and Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana.[18][19] He has also directed music videos for Arijit Singh,[20] B Praak, Jaani, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,[21] and Yaseer Desai, and has worked on various TV commercials. His notable films include Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (2023),[22] Hamare Baarah (2024),[23][24] and Boondi Raita (2024).[25][26][27]

Synopsis

Hamare Baarah[28] follows Manzoor Ali Khan Sanjari, who is married to two women and insists on having more children despite complications of pregnancy. His daughter, Alfiya, takes him to court to save her stepmother's life, sparking a battle between patriarchal traditions and individual rights. The film encourages contemplation of society's views on family size and the importance of women's empowerment.[29][30][31]

Cast

Box office

As of 27 July 2024, the film had grossed over Rs. 11 crore.[4]

Reception

Rosy Panwar, writing for NDTV, gave the movie a rating of 3 out of 5.[35] The Times of India gave it a rating of 2.5/5 and added that the movie "often veers into a narrative that feels more like advocacy than entertainment".[9]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Originally titled Hum Do Hamare Baarah (lit. 'We Two and Our Twelve').[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Hamare Baarah makers change release date after clearing legal hurdle; Annu Kapoor starrer to hit theaters on June 14". Bollywood Hungama. 11 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Parth Samthaan to Play Lead Role in Annu Kapoor's Hamare Baarah? Here's What We Know". 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Hamare Baarah (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Hamare Baarah Box office collection: Annu Kapoor movie crosses Rs 10 crore worldwide". Moneycontrol. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Title of Hum Do Humare Baarah changed to Humare Baarah, film to release on June 7". Bollywood Hungama. 6 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Hum Do Humare Baraah retitled Humare Baarah, gets release date". The Indian Express. 6 May 2024.
  7. ^ "'If Teaser's So Offensive...': SC Stays Release of Film 'Humare Baarah'". 14 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Hamare Baarah: Bombay HC permits release of Annu Kapoor-starrer after makers agree to make few changes". 19 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Hamare Baarah Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Hum Do Hamare Baarah' maker Kamal Chandra on boycott trend: It is like killing someone's dream and snatching their bread". timesofindia. 27 September 2022.
  11. ^ "Hamare Baarah Box office collection: Annu Kapoor movie crosses Rs 10 crore worldwide".
  12. ^ "Hamare Baarah Movie Review: Annu Kapoor's Film Gives A Strong Message In Stretched Narration". koimoi. 21 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Cannes 2024: Hamare Baarah to be Screened at Film Festival on THIS Date". 17 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Karnataka bans release of Hindi film 'Hamare Baarah' for 2 weeks". indianexpress. 7 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Annu Kapoor launches the first poster of 'Hum Do Hamare Baarah' based on population explosion". freepressjournal. 6 August 2022.
  16. ^ "BNA alumnus Kamal Chandra pays a visit to the institute to relive his student days". The Times of India. 24 May 2017.
  17. ^ "Hamare Baarah Surpasses ₹10 Crore Milestone Worldwide!".
  18. ^ "Plagiarism row: Kamal Kant Chandra files police complaint after team 'Bala' kicks off shooting". The Times of India. June 2019.
  19. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ayushmann-khurrana-in-legal-trouble-accused-of-stealing-kamal-kant-s-idea-for-bala/story-3f9FogzaqcaD16zbTn13wL.html
  20. ^ "'Bigg Boss 11' besties Hina Khan & Priyank Sharma set to reunite for Arijit Singh's romantic single 'Raanjhanaa'!". 7 May 2019.
  21. ^ "Dil Zaffran Video Song | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Ravi Shankar | Kamal Chandra". The Statesman. 30 October 2018.
  22. ^ "छोटे से गांव एक लड़के की आईएएस बनने की कहानी है 'अब दिल्ली दूर नहीं', इंस्पायरिंग है फिल्म". May 2023.
  23. ^ "Hum Do Humare Baraah retitled Humare Baarah, gets release date". indianexpress. 6 May 2024.
  24. ^ "Hamare Baarah Review: Annu Kapoor's Film Raises Questions On Orthodox Beliefs Of Islam". freepressjournal. 21 June 2024.
  25. ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/boondi-raita/movieshow/74193659.cms https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/boondi-raita/amp_movieshow/74193659.cms
  26. ^ "Bombay HC allows release of 'Hamare Baarah', asks makers to incorporate changes to film". scroll. 19 June 2024.
  27. ^ "Hum do Humare Baarah: फिल्म के पोस्टर पर लगा समुदाय विशेष को टारगेट करने का आरोप, निर्देशक ने दी सफाई".
  28. ^ "Hum Do Hamare Baarah targets Muslims, say netizens; director denies". Siasat. 9 August 2022.
  29. ^ "Is hum do humare baarah Islamophobic? Twitter says new film poster against Muslims". India Today. 8 August 2022.
  30. ^ "Are Muslims The Reason For Population Explosion? 'Hum Do Hamare Baarah' Accused Of Islamophobia". The Times of India. 7 August 2022.
  31. ^ "'Hamare Baarah', a film with Uttarakhand connection, gets entry in Cannes film festival in France". 8 May 2024.
  32. ^ "Annu Kapoor's Hum Do Hamare Baarah 'not targeting any community': Director reacts to criticism". Hindustan Times. 8 August 2022.
  33. ^ "Hum Do Hamare Baarah: Parth Samthaan will soon make his Bollywood debut with this movie". ABP Live. 7 May 2024.
  34. ^ "Parth Samthaan To Play Lead Role In Annu Kapoor's Hamare Baarah? Here's What We Know". Times Now. 7 May 2024.
  35. ^ पंवार, रोज़ी (21 June 2024). "Hamare Baarah Review: जानें कैसी है अन्नू कपूर की 'हमारे बारह' रिव्यू". ndtv.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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