The bald & beautiful: Is 'Bala' the same as 'Ujda Chaman'?
Some coincidences are too good to be true.
By ET Online | Updated:
Ayushmann Khurrana (left) and Sunny Singh (right) play the roles of men suffering from male pattern baldness. (Image: YouTube/ Panorama Studios, YouTube/ Maddock Films)
They say good things come in pairs and that seems to be true when it comes to Bollywood making films on male baldness. Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know that Bollywood has been taking hair loss problems a bit too seriously.
Bollywood’s latest offerings are two films, both of which are based on male baldness - 'Bala' starring Ayushmann Khurrana, and 'Ujda Chaman' starring Sunny Singh of 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' fame.
Based on the trailers, it seems that both actors have tried to essay the roles of two men struggling with insecurities that male baldness brings with it. However, on watching the trailers, one can easily figure out that they have an uncanny resemblance, one that cannot be attributed to mere coincidence.
Sure, coincidences happen, but some coincidences are too good to be true. For instance, both Ayushmann Khurrana and Sunny Singh play the roles of teachers. Ayushmann Khurrana plays the role of a teacher who is often mocked by his students. (Image: Maddock Films) Surprise, surprise! Sunny Singh also plays a teacher who is mocked by his students. Such originality, much wow! (Image: YouTube/ Panorama Studios) And guess what? The previews show that both teachers are bullied by their students. Both men face difficulties when it comes to mingling with the opposite sex. Both men approach doctors to get their hair fixed at some point in the films.
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Of course, the filmmakers are playing into clichés here, which is probably why there are so many similarities in the first place. While some of them can be excused, you have to admit that both men having the same occupation is too happy a coincidence.
So, the question remains - what’s cooking in Bollywood? Are the filmmakers running out of good ideas? Or are these coincidences intentional?
Here are the trailers for both the films. Watch them and see if you can spot some more similarities.
National Film Awards: Vicky Kaushal Shines; Ayushmann, 'Andhadhun' Win Big; Guj Film 'Hellaro' Is Year's Best
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After a three-month delay due to the model code of conduct that was in force during the General Elections, the 66th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. Following much deliberation, the juries presented the list of winners to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Top winners of the awards that honour the Indian film industry marvels included films like 'Padmaavat', 'Andhadhun' and 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.
Another notable fact about this year's awards is that the Best Actor award was shared by two.
Here's a round-up of who won what at this year's National Film Awards.
After a three-month delay due to the model code of conduct that was in force during the General Elections, the 66th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. Following much deliberation, the jur..
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Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte-starrer 'Andhadhun' bagged the award for Best Hindi Film. The Indian crime-thriller is directed by Sriram Raghavan was a box-office success running to packed houses.
The film also took home an award in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte-starrer 'Andhadhun' bagged the award for Best Hindi Film. The Indian crime-thriller is directed by Sriram Raghavan was a box-office success running to packed..
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This year's National Award For Best Actor was shared by two B-town celebs who put up a remarkable performance. Actor Vicky Kaushal and Ayushmann Khurrana shared the award for their work in the films 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and 'Andhadhun'.
This year's National Award For Best Actor was shared by two B-town celebs who put up a remarkable performance. Actor Vicky Kaushal and Ayushmann Khurrana shared the award for their work in the films ..
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Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' took home three awards, and shared one. The Aditya Dhar directorial bagged the award for Best Director, Best Background Music and Best Sound Design.
Kaushal bagged the Best Actor award for the film which he shared with 'Andhadhun' actor Ayushmann Khurrana.
Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' took home three awards, and shared one. The Aditya Dhar directorial bagged the award for Best Director, Best Background Music and Best Sound Design. K..
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Actress Surekha Sikri bagged the award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role for the film 'Badhaai Ho'.
The Amit Sharma directorial also won the Award for a Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Actress Surekha Sikri bagged the award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role for the film 'Badhaai Ho'.The Amit Sharma directorial also won the Award for a Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Actress Keerthi Suresh was given the National Award for best actress for the film 'Mahanati'.
Suresh plays the role of Savitri, an admired South Indian actress who goes through a series of tragic incidents in her life. When she fails to cope with them all and lands in depression, she resorts to alcohol.
Actress Keerthi Suresh was given the National Award for best actress for the film 'Mahanati'.Suresh plays the role of Savitri, an admired South Indian actress who goes through a series of tragic inci..
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Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Padman' won the National Award for Best Film on a social cause.
The R. Balki directorial also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Apte in pivotal roles. The film is based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social entrepreneur from Coimbatore, who introduced low-cost sanitary napkins.
Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Padman' won the National Award for Best Film on a social cause.The R. Balki directorial also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Apte in pivotal roles. The film is based on the lif..
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Aditya Dhar took home the National Award for Best Director this year. The 36-year-old was feted for the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.
Besides being a director, Dhar is also a writer and lyricist popular for films like 'Kabul Express', 'Tezz' and 'Aakrosh'.
In an interview to the Times of India, Dhar said that the award has come to him after 15 years of failures, rejections and hard work. While thanking the team of 'Uri', Dhar said that his award is dedicated to the brave soldiers of the Indian army.
Aditya Dhar took home the National Award for Best Director this year. The 36-year-old was feted for the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.Besides being a director, Dhar is also a writer and lyricist po..
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmaavat' shone as the National Film Awards were announced. The film that starred Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was recognised in the choreography and music direction categories.
Bhansali took home the award for Best Music Director. Jyothi D Tommaar and Kruti Mahesh Madya turned winners in the Best Choreography category for the song 'Ghoomar'.
Singer Arijit Singh won the award for Best Playback Singer (Male) for this film.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmaavat' shone as the National Film Awards were announced. The film that starred Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was recognised in ..
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Gujarati film 'Hellaro' took home the National Award for Best Feature Film this year. The Abhishek Shah directorial is based on the life of Kutchi women.
Gujarati film 'Hellaro' took home the National Award for Best Feature Film this year. The Abhishek Shah directorial is based on the life of Kutchi women.
