

Bawaal
2023, Hindi. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Every love story has its own war
Ajay Dixit, an ordinary history teacher in a high school, enjoys mini celebrityhood in his town courtesy of the fake image he has built. He shares a strained relationship with his newly-wed wife. Circumstances force him to take a trip to Europe for the World War II trail accompanied by his wife. Will his relationship with his wife survive this trip? Will he manage to win the war within?
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Bawaal
Bawaal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 July 2023
- Original title
- बवाल
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Nitesh Tiwari, Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain
- Budget
- $6M
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Bawaal: quick answers
Is Bawaal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bawaal?
Bawaal runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Bawaal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bawaal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bawaal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bawaal is rated U/A 13+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bawaal on?
Bawaal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bawaal?
If you liked Bawaal, try Anna Karenina, Mary, Firebird.
Who directed Bawaal?
Bawaal (2023) was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa.