Hamare Baarah
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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,[citation needed] Manoj Joshi, debutant Aditi Bhatpahri, and others in prominent roles.[7]
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| Directed by | Kamal Chandra |
| Story by | Rajan Agarwal |
| Produced by | Ravi S Gupta, Birendra Bhagat, Sanjay Nagpal, Sheo Balak Singh |
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| Cinematography | Sethu Sriram |
| Edited by | Sanjay Sharma |
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| Distributed by | Viacom18 Studios |
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Running time | 148 minutes[3] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | 11 crore [4] |
The release of the film was initially stayed by the Supreme Court on 13 June 2024.[8] The film was eventually released on 21 June 2024 after the Bombay High Court allowed the release of the film.[9] The film received mixed reviews.[10]
The Director
Kamal Chandra[11] (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,[12] based on women empowerment and challenges toxic male patriarchy starring Annu Kapoor,[13] Ashwini Kalsekar[14] and Manoj Joshi.[15][16] 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.[17]
Chandra[18] 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.[19][20] He has also directed music videos for Arijit Singh,[21] B Praak, Jaani, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,[22] and Yaseer Desai, and has worked on various TV commercials. His notable films include Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (2023),[23] Hamare Baarah (2024),[24][25] and Boondi Raita (2024).[26][27][28]
Synopsis
Hamare Baarah[29] 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.[30][31][32]
Cast
- Annu Kapoor[33] as Manzoor Ali Khan Sanjari
- Rahul Bagga
- Manoj Joshi[34]
- Ashwini Kalsekar
- Parth Samthaan[35]
- Shaan Saxena
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.[36] 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".[10]
See also
- Demographic threat#India, alleged to be depicted in the film
- The Kerala Story, a 2023 Indian film about the Love jihad conspiracy theory
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