Bali (2021 film) explained
Bali |
Director: | Vishal Furia |
Producer: | - Arjun Singgh Baran
- Kartk D Nishandar
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Story: | - Swapnila Gupta
- Vishal Furia
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Starring: | |
Cinematography: | Rajan Sohani |
Editing: | - Abhijeet Deshpande
- Sourabh Prabhudesai
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Studio: | Global Sports Entertainment and Media Solutions Private Limited |
Distributor: | Amazon Prime Video |
Runtime: | 103 minutes |
Country: | India |
Language: | Marathi |
Bali is a 2021 Indian Marathi language horror film directed by Vishal Furia and produced by GSEAMS. The film bankrolled by Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik Nishandar, features Swapnil Joshiand Pooja Sawant in lead roles.[1] The film revolves around widowed father and his seven-year-old son, who starts talking to a mysterious nurse. It was scheduled to be theatrically released on 16 April 2021, but its release was postponed due to the pandemic.[2] [3] [4] The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 9 December 2021.[5]
Synopsis
Life of a widowed father turns upside down when his seven-year-old son, faints and taken to hospital for a detailed diagnosis. The son starts talking to a mysterious nurse which he claims is staying in the deserted part of the hospital.
Cast
- Swwapnil Joshi as Shrikant Sathe[6]
- Pooja Sawant as Dr. Radhika Shenoy[7]
- Samarth Jadhav as Mandar Shrikant Sathe, Shrikant's son
- Pritam Kagne
- Rohit Kokate
- Sanjay Ranadive
- Shraddha Kaul
- Abhishek Bachankar
- Mahesh Bodas
- Umesh Ghalsasi
Production
In November 2019, Swapnil Joshi was cast to play lead role in the horror film. The filming was completed in February 2020.[8] The post-production work of the film started in June 2020.[9]
Reception
Pooja Darade of Leisure Byte rated the film with 3 stars out of five and praised the performance of Swapnil Joshi, writing, "he as the caring and worried father, did a fantastic job". Darade appreciated the performance of Samarth Jadhav as Mandar, writing, "[Samarth Jadhav] wowed me the most, he’s highly expressive in scenes and situations that demand only the best." Concluding she wrote, "Overall, Vishal Furia has delivered yet another terrifying and wicked narrative that needs your attention." She further wrote, "The premise is gripping, the screenplay is good in parts, and the performances are fantastic."[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: 'बळी' या मराठी भयपटात दिसणार स्वप्नील जोशी. Swapnil Joshi will be seen in the Marathi horror film 'Bali'. 1 November 2019. 7 March 2021. Hindustan Times. mr. 29 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029150435/https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/story-actor-swapnil-joshi-upcoming-marathi-movie-bali-1822701.html. dead.
- Web site: 'Bali' teaser: Swwapnil Joshi's horror adventure will give you chills; Watch. 18 March 2021. 18 March 2021. The Times of India.
- Web site: Swapnil Joshi | स्वप्निल जोशीलाही पडलाय प्रश्न, कोण आहे एलिझाबेथ? लवकरच मिळणार उत्तर!. Swapnil Joshi | Swapnil Joshi also has a question, who is Elizabeth? Get an answer soon!. 6 March 2021. 10 March 2021. TV9 Marathi. mr.
- Web site: Bali, Jhimma and Godavari release dates postponed following stricter COVID guidelines. Times of India. Mihir. Bhanage. 10 April 2021. 20 August 2021.
- Web site: Vishal Furia's spine-chilling horror thriller Bali to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on December 9. Bollywood Hungama. 2 December 2021. 2 December 2021.
- Web site: 'Bali': Swwapnil Joshi to join Vishal Furia's next horror flick. 1 November 2019. 7 March 2021. The Times of India.
- Web site: Exclusive: Pooja Sawant to play a doctor in Bali. Mihir . Bhanage. 11 March 2021 . 11 March 2021. The Times of India.
- Web site: Swwapnil Joshi on his first horror film 'Bali': It's been an extremely scary experience for me. 17 February 2020. 7 March 2021. The Times of India.
- Web site: 'Bali': Director Vishal Furia kick starts post-production of his upcoming horror film; shares picture. 12 June 2020. 7 March 2021. The Times of India.
- Web site: Bali Review: Vishal Furia's Another Alarming Tale. Pooja Darade. 9 December 2021. 10 December 2021. Leisure Byte.