• By Akshat Sundrani
  • Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:32 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

The much-awaited romance drama film 'Bawaal' is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, the movie is directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari. However, 'Bawaal' has received a mixed response from both moviegoers and critics. Varun and Janhvi portray a husband-and-wife duo in this heartfelt romance. Since its release, 'Bawaal' has been a trending topic, with audiences sharing their opinions and views online. A particular line from the film has sparked controversy, drawing attention on the internet. Notably, even actress Lisa Ray has reacted to the ongoing discussion.

Director Nitesh Tiwari faces criticism for an 'insensitive' dialogue on Auschwitz spoken by Janhvi Kapoor. A user shared the line on Twitter, expressing concern over its content, stating, "Apparently, there is a line in #Bawaal where Jahnvi Kapoor says "Har rishta apne-apne Auschwitz se guzarta hai…"That’s all, folks."

Lisa Ray expressed her disapproval with a resounding 'Nooooo' in response to the dialogue. Besides her, several people on the internet flocked to the comment section to react to the same. One user wrote, "Bollywood mostly makes shallow crap. Now, they're making hollow crap too." Another user commented, "She translates the line in Hindi which was originally spoken in English by an Auschwitz survivor." A third user commented, "It's horrendous..Such insensitivity Saw the film and I have nothing to recommend it for. What a let down from Nitesh Tiwari." A user also wrote, "I'm curious, how does an actor read their line and not go, Wow, I can't say that?"

 
 
 
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Speaking of Bawaal, the romantic drama film stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor as a troubled married couple. It is helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Earthsky Pictures.