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]
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]
Synopsis
Hamare Baarah[11] 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.[12][13][14]
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.[18] 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]