Ayushmann Khurrana lands in legal trouble for upcoming film Bala, accused of plagiarising Kamal Kant's story
5 years, 9 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana lands in legal trouble for upcoming film Bala, accused of plagiarising Kamal Kant's story

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Ayushmann Khurrana will be seen as a bald man in Amar Kaushik’s Bala. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana who ruled 2018 with two successful films - Andhadhun and Badhai Ho, has landed in legal trouble over his forthcoming film, Bala. However, according to a report in Nav Bharat Times, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana assistant director Kamal Kant Chandra has filed a case in the Bombay High Court on Friday against the trio, accusing them of lifting the idea from his project, Wig. The compliant further claims that the actor who despite agreeing to discuss the idea, never took a follow up with Kant and later announced a project with Vijan on a similar concept.

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Sahil Khattar belives Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Bala should have’ starred him
2 years, 10 months ago

Sahil Khattar belives Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Bala should have’ starred him

Hindustan Times  

Since the trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next starring Alia Bhatt has dropped a conversation around whether actor Vijay Raaz should’ve played the trans character, has been making waves. Sahil Khattar belives Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Bala should have’ starred him “If transgenders are looking for an opportunity and there is an actor, then why not give them that chance. If Shahid …

Here’s how Ayushmann Khurrana would explain Vicky Donor, Badhaai Ho to his kids. Watch throwback video
4 years, 4 months ago

Here’s how Ayushmann Khurrana would explain Vicky Donor, Badhaai Ho to his kids. Watch throwback video

Hindustan Times  

Ayushmann Khurrana is known for his interesting choice of films which range from his debut Vicky Donor to his latest films such as Bala and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. On being asked about how he would explain Vicky Donor to his son, he said, “Beta, papa ke isi talent ki vajah se aaj tumhara wajood hai.” The actor made his …

Ayushmann Khurrana: We think govt either appeases Muslims or makes them insecure
5 years ago

Ayushmann Khurrana: We think govt either appeases Muslims or makes them insecure

India Today  

Bollywood's current hit-machine Ayushmann Khurrana is riding high on the success of his latest film Bala. RAPID FIRE ROUND Favourite sabji: Saag Favourite dance step: Bhangra Three people who text you the most: My wife, my manager and a director I am working with Who do you miss the most: My family The most expensive thing you bought last: Shoes …

Ayushmann: Never thought there'd be an 'Ayushmann Khurrana Genre'
5 years, 1 month ago

Ayushmann: Never thought there'd be an 'Ayushmann Khurrana Genre'

The Quint  

Mumbai, Dec 4 Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has created a niche for himself in Bollywood with his unique choice of films, says he never thought that people would one day talk of "The Ayushmann Khurrana Genre", adding that he is glad about the title. "I never thought people will call it as a genre that originated from my name, but …

Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala scores Rs 72.24 crore in its first week
5 years, 1 month ago

Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala scores Rs 72.24 crore in its first week

India TV News  

Bala has performed phenomenally well at the Box Office in its first week. The Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer, which features him as an adolescent suffering from premature balding, has crossed Rs 72.24 crore in Week 1. Amar Kaushik earlier helmed Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree, which went on to cross Rs 100-crore mark along with some rave reviews. Meanwhile, Ayushmann …

Despite a dip in collection, Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Bala' eyes Rs 100 crore
5 years, 1 month ago

Despite a dip in collection, Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Bala' eyes Rs 100 crore

India TV News  

Last Friday release 'Bala', featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles, is continuing its rule over the Box Office, and is eyeing the Rs 100-crore milestone. The 'bald comedy', which raked in Rs 61.73 crore in five days of its release, earned only Rs 5.20 crore on the sixth day. 'Bala's collection now stands at Rs …

You are ugly: How Bala made me realise my own self-worth
5 years, 1 month ago

You are ugly: How Bala made me realise my own self-worth

India Today  

Kargil tumhare hi face pe hui thi: An ex-boyfriend You should straighten your hair more often. But, like most Ayushmann Khurrana films, Bala felt a little less burdened under layers of compact powder. In another scene, Bala's beautiful wife screams, "Eww.mummy," when she sees his bald head for the first time. In one of the scenes, Ayushmann goes as far …

Bala: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam's film to release in Saudi Arabia on 14 November
5 years, 1 month ago

Bala: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam's film to release in Saudi Arabia on 14 November

Firstpost  

Ayushmann Khurrana’s quirky tale on pre-mature balding in men, Bala, is scheduled to release in Saudi Arabia on 14 November. It is reported that the film has cleared Saudi Arabia’s censor board and will serve as Khurrana’s first film to release in the country. First movie of Ayushmann Khurrana to release in #SaudiArabia on 14 Nov 2019. pic.twitter.com/S6m2D7Yun5 — taran …

Bala box office collection: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar's film earns Rs 10.15 cr on opening day
5 years, 2 months ago

Bala box office collection: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar's film earns Rs 10.15 cr on opening day

Firstpost  

Ayushmann Khurrana battles premature balding in his new release Bala, while Bhumi Pednekar is seen combating societal wrath coming her way in the film as she plays a dark-skinned girl. Check out the box office performance of Bala The opening day box office figures bolsters Bala right at the top in terms of collections. Ayushmann reunites with his Vicky Donor …

Bala becomes Ayushmann Khurrana’s biggest opener, earns Rs 10.15 cr on Day 1
5 years, 2 months ago

Bala becomes Ayushmann Khurrana’s biggest opener, earns Rs 10.15 cr on Day 1

India TV News  

Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar’s film Bala, which deals with premature balding, brought in huge numbers at the Box Office on its opening day. The film earned Rs 10.15 crore on Day 1 becoming Ayushmann's highest grossing movie -- on its opening day. Read: Bala movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana's film is flawsome, indeed Bala clashed with Sooraj Pancholi’s …

Bala movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana’s film is bold and beautiful, and a bit unsettling
5 years, 2 months ago

Bala movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana’s film is bold and beautiful, and a bit unsettling

Hindustan Times  

Bala Bala movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam give the film some of its finest moments. Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar, Yami Gautam Director: Amar Kaushik There is more to a good comedy film than dropping a few clever jokes. Unlike last week’s Ujda Chaman on the same subject, Ayushmann isn’t shown as this sad, helpless guy who won’t …

Five reasons why you can't afford to miss Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Bala'
5 years, 2 months ago

Five reasons why you can't afford to miss Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Bala'

India TV News  

Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Bala is finally making it to the theatres leaving behind all the controversies. Bala is Ayushmann's third film in 2019 How can anyone miss an Ayushmann Khurrana movie? So, if you are movie fan trust Ayushmann to give you full entertainment and going by trailer we are sure you will not be disappointed Controversies Bala and Ujda …

New-age Hindi film stars shunning glamour to put real in the reel
5 years, 2 months ago

New-age Hindi film stars shunning glamour to put real in the reel

Live Mint  

A bunch of new-age Hindi film actors is cashing in on the realistic, slice-of-life wave in Bollywood to play roles that require them to don unconventional looks. This week, Ayushmann Khurrana plays a bald man in comedy drama Bala, while Deepika Padukone portrays real-life acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in director Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak scheduled for release in January. The …

BHU students gift Ayushmann Khurrana sketches of Bala. He is bowled over
5 years, 2 months ago

BHU students gift Ayushmann Khurrana sketches of Bala. He is bowled over

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana is now gearing up for the release of Bala, in which he is playing the role of a man struggling with the issue of premature balding. Yesterday, Ayushmann performed Ganga Arti in Varanasi ahead of the release of Bala and a few of his fans landed up to surprise the Dream Girl actor with a "wonderful gesture". Ayushmann …

Bhumi Pednekar: There is an obsession for fair skin
5 years, 2 months ago

Bhumi Pednekar: There is an obsession for fair skin

India Today  

Actor Bhumi Pednekar on Thursday said there is an unfair obsession with light skin in the country and through her role in Bala, she wanted to challenge that notion. Bhumi plays a dark skinned woman in the film, which revolves around premature baldness. It's the most far reaching visual medium to people in our country and I want to do …

Ayushmann Khurrana addresses Bala and Ujda Chaman similarities: ‘We shot our film first, announced it first’
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana addresses Bala and Ujda Chaman similarities: ‘We shot our film first, announced it first’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says he is not worried with the plot similarities between his film Bala and Ujda Chaman, both stories of men dealing with premature balding. Directed by Amar Kaushik, Bala stars Ayushmann as a young bald man while Ujda Chaman, a remake of the 2017 Kannada movie Ondu Motteya Kathe, features Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety star Sunny …

Ayushmann Khurrana slams Ujda Chaman new poster: The word takla is derogatory
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana slams Ujda Chaman new poster: The word takla is derogatory

India Today  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says he is not worried about the plot similarities between his film Bala and Ujda Chaman, where both films are based on lives of men dealing with premature balding. Directed by Amar Kaushik, Bala stars Ayushmann as a young bald man while Ujda Chaman, a remake of the 2017 Kannada movie Ondu Motteya Kathe, features Sonu Ke …

Bala new song Don't Be Shy out: Ayushmann Khurrana shows his quirky side with Bhumi and Yami
5 years, 2 months ago

Bala new song Don't Be Shy out: Ayushmann Khurrana shows his quirky side with Bhumi and Yami

India Today  

The new song, Don't Be Shy, from Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Bala is out. The actor is seen grooving to the rap of Badshah in the song with actresses Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam. Watch Don't Be Shy here: The song opens with Ayushmann sitting at a barber's shop and getting his hair fixed. Bhumi Pednekar, who has been made several shades …

Ujda Chaman producer files case against Bala makers over similarities in films, hearing today
5 years, 2 months ago

Ujda Chaman producer files case against Bala makers over similarities in films, hearing today

Hindustan Times  

The clash between two similar films: Sunny Singh starrer Ujda Chaman and Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bala, which are set to release around the same time next month, has reached the court. Ujda Chaman director Abhishek Pathak had earlier objected to Bala’s trailer and new release date which has been shifted to just a day before the former hits theatres. Bala stars …

Sunny Singh on Ujda Chaman and Bala: ‘Comparisons with Ayushmann Khurrana won’t bother me’
5 years, 2 months ago

Sunny Singh on Ujda Chaman and Bala: ‘Comparisons with Ayushmann Khurrana won’t bother me’

Hindustan Times  

The second weekend of November will see two films about bald men battling out -- Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bala and Sunny Singh’s Ujda Chaman and the latter says he won’t be bothered about comparisons. Ujda Chaman, a remake of the 2017 Kannada movie Ondu Motteya Kathe, features the Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety star as a young man facing premature hair …

Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bala in trouble, may face a third copyright violation case from Ujda Chaman makers
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bala in trouble, may face a third copyright violation case from Ujda Chaman makers

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is getting wide appreciation for his act in the first trailer of his upcoming film, Bala. A Mumbai Mirror report said Sunny Singh-starrer Ujda Chaman was the reason behind Dinesh Vijan and his co-producers shifting their Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bala as both films have their lead actors grappling with premature balding. Watch Sunny Singh in Ujda Chaman trailer: …

Bala trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana desperately tries to find a cure for his premature balding in Amar Kaushik's comedy
5 years, 3 months ago

Bala trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana desperately tries to find a cure for his premature balding in Amar Kaushik's comedy

Firstpost  

Ayushmann Khurrana will reunite with Yami Gautam for Bala after a gap of seven years. The trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana’s next film, Bala, was released on Thursday. Desperate to salvage the situation, Bala tries every possible remedy, from rubbing cow dung and egg on his scalp to eventually getting a toupee. Here is the trailer of Bala Directed by Stree …

Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala trailer out: Best memes and jokes
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala trailer out: Best memes and jokes

India Today  

The trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana's much-awaited film Bala is out. The film that talks about various sensitive subjects like premature balding in men and a need for fair skin for women is winning people over. A lot of people are even comparing Ayushmann's Bala poster with the poster of another upcoming film, Ujda Chaman. When everything is almost about to …

Bala trailer out: Ayushmann Khurrana film promises to be a hair-raising riot
5 years, 3 months ago

Bala trailer out: Ayushmann Khurrana film promises to be a hair-raising riot

India Today  

After making us fall in love with his voice in Dream Girl, Ayushmann Khurrana is back and this time again he isn't playing the typical Bollywood hero. The trailer of the actor's upcoming film Bala has just been released. In the trailer, Ayushmann is playing the role of Gaurav Rawat or Bala, a guy from Lucknow who is facing premature …

On Ayushmann Khurrana’s birthday, his directors reveal his best kept secrets
5 years, 3 months ago

On Ayushmann Khurrana’s birthday, his directors reveal his best kept secrets

Hindustan Times  

With a long list of films that have won over the audience and the critics alike, Ayushmann Khurrana has changed the way the industry looks at him as an actor. Also, for him, success of a film lasts only for about a week and then he moves on.” Why he made the cut for Article 15: “Ayushmann was best suited …

Bala: National award winner alleges copyright violation, files case against writer, producer of film
5 years, 3 months ago

Bala: National award winner alleges copyright violation, files case against writer, producer of film

Hindustan Times  

Even as his latest film Dream Girl charts a success story at the box office, actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming film Bala has legal troubles to deal with. Director Praveen Mochale has reportedly filed a case in the Bombay High Court accusing writer Niren Bhatt and Bala producer Maddock Films alleging they lifted the story from his screenplay. A Mumbai Mirror …

UP Police shares Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala teaser to teach message on road safety. Internet loves
5 years, 4 months ago

UP Police shares Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala teaser to teach message on road safety. Internet loves

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh Police has shared the teaser of Ayushmann Khurrana's upcoming film Bala to send across a message on road safety to their followers on Twitter. As Ayushmann's character rides along a picturesque road on his bike, he sings Shah Rukh Khan's Koi Na Koi Chaahiye in full spirit. Lesson to be learnt: "That is why, one must always …

Bala teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana tackles premature balding in Amar Kaushik's upcoming comedy
5 years, 4 months ago

Bala teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana tackles premature balding in Amar Kaushik's upcoming comedy

Firstpost  

Directed by Amar Kaushik, Bala is about a guy who is balding prematurely and his struggles with it. Ayushmann Khurrana is making some ‘bald moves,’ with his next feature Bala. The teaser seems to replicate the retro Bollywood, with Ayushmann’s character wearing a denim jacket and a cap, is riding a Harley and singing Shah Rukh Khan’s popular song ‘Koi …

Bala teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana’s Shah Rukh Khan herogiri turns into a balding man’s tragedy. Watch
5 years, 4 months ago

Bala teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana’s Shah Rukh Khan herogiri turns into a balding man’s tragedy. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The first teaser for actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming film, Bala, has been released. The teaser shows Ayushmann riding high on life with Shah Rukh Khan’s hit song Koi Na Koi Chahiye playing in the background. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik, and also stars Ayushmann’s Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan co-star Bhumi Pednekar, and his Vicky …

Bala plagiarism row: Ayushmann Khurrana summoned by police for questioning
5 years, 7 months ago

Bala plagiarism row: Ayushmann Khurrana summoned by police for questioning

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana, along with Amar Kaushik and Dinesh Vijan, have been called in for questioning by the Thane police in connection with the Bala plagiarism row, says a report in Mumbai Mirror. Chandra accused Ayushmann, Amar Kaushik and Dinesh Vijan of plagiarising the script of their upcoming film Bala from Chandra's work. Ayushmann allegedly passed the script on to Amar …

Bala: Ayushmann Khurrana, Amar Kaushik and Dinesh VIjan accused of cheating, called by cops for questioning
5 years, 7 months ago

Bala: Ayushmann Khurrana, Amar Kaushik and Dinesh VIjan accused of cheating, called by cops for questioning

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and two others from the Hindi film industry have been called for questioning by the Thane police in connection with a cheating complaint filed against them by a director, said an official Monday. A letter of memorandum was sent to Khurrana, director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan, both of Maddock Films, a leading production house, …

Bala: Assistant director files a criminal complaint against Ayushmann Khurrana, producer
5 years, 7 months ago

Bala: Assistant director files a criminal complaint against Ayushmann Khurrana, producer

Hindustan Times  

Ayushmann Khuranna’s film Bala has been dragged into a controversy, much before its release. Assistant director and aspiring filmmaker, Kamal Kant Chandra, has filed a criminal complaint against Ayushmann, director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan. But the makers might finish the film by then and argue that since a lot of money is at stake, the court should rule …

Bala: Kamal Kant Chandra files complaint against Ayushmann Khurrana, Dinesh Vijan as shooting begins
5 years, 7 months ago

Bala: Kamal Kant Chandra files complaint against Ayushmann Khurrana, Dinesh Vijan as shooting begins

Firstpost  

Kamal Kant Chandra has earlier filed a complaint in Bombay High Court alleging that Bala star Ayushmann Khurrana, director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan had plagiarised the crux of the story from his project Wig Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming comedy Bala may have entered murky grounds. As per a report in Mid Day, the film’s assistant director, Kamal Kant Chandra, …

Bala plagiarism row: Assistant director files police complaint against Ayushmann Khurrana and team
5 years, 7 months ago

Bala plagiarism row: Assistant director files police complaint against Ayushmann Khurrana and team

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to treat his fans with another film on an offbeat subject of a man facing premature balding in Bala. In March, a case was filed by assistant director Kamal Kant Chandra against the Vicky Donor actor along with director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan for allegedly plagiarising the story of Bala. Now, Kamal has filed …

Ayushmann-starrer Bala to be released in November
5 years, 7 months ago

Ayushmann-starrer Bala to be released in November

India TV News  

Bala, which will have actor Ayushmann Khurrana playing the role of a prematurely balding man, was slated to be released on November 22, its makers announced on Monday. Producer Dinesh Vijan's film also stars Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam. Yami believes her part in this year's hit film Uri: The Surgical Strike, helped her bag the role in Bala. He …

Bhumi Pednekar to romance bald Ayushmann Khurrana in Amar Kaushik's Bala
5 years, 9 months ago

Bhumi Pednekar to romance bald Ayushmann Khurrana in Amar Kaushik's Bala

India Today  

Bhumi Pednekar, who made her debut in Ayushmann Khurrana's Dum Laga Ke Haisha four years ago, took moviegoers by surprise with her acting. After working with Ayushmann in two films, the Sonchiriya actress will be reuniting with him on screen for director Amar Kaushik's upcoming film Bala. According to a daily, the actress also praised filmmaker Amar Kaushik for the …

Ayushmann Khurrana in legal trouble, accused of stealing Kamal Kant’s idea for Bala
5 years, 9 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana in legal trouble, accused of stealing Kamal Kant’s idea for Bala

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana owned 2018 with two back-to-back hits, Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho. According to a report in Nav Bharat Times, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana assistant director Kamal Kant Chandra filed a case in the Bombay High Court on Friday against the trio, accusing them of lifting the idea from his project, Wig. The report states that Kamal Kant, who …

Ayushmann Khurrana lands in legal trouble for Bala, accused of plagiarising story
5 years, 9 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana lands in legal trouble for Bala, accused of plagiarising story

India Today  

While Ayushmann Khurrana is riding high on the success of his last films Badhaai Ho and Andhadhun, with the latter recently being released in China as Piano Player, the actor has landed himself in legal trouble. A case has been filed against the Vicky Donor actor along with director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan for allegedly plagiarising the story …

Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar reunite for Amar Kaushik's upcoming romantic comedy Bala
6 years, 1 month ago

Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar reunite for Amar Kaushik's upcoming romantic comedy Bala

Firstpost  

Ayushmann Khurrana will be depicting the role of a prematurely balding man in the film Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar are to collaborate on their third project together, reports Mumbai Mirror. The narrative revolves around a man who is starting to bald prematurely and a girl who is dusky and a social misfit in an environment obsessed with a fair …

Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar to collaborate for third time in Amar Kaushik's forthcoming film Bala
6 years, 1 month ago

Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar to collaborate for third time in Amar Kaushik's forthcoming film Bala

Firstpost  

Bala will see Ayushmann Khurrana as a prematurely balding man and Bhumi Pednekar as a woman battling against discrimination based on skin complexion. After the 2015 sleeper hit Dum Laga Ke Haisha and the 2017 success Shubh Mangal Savdhan, Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar will be seen sharing screen space for a third time in Stree director Amar Kaushik’s upcoming …

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