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Halla Bol (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2008, Halla Bol is a drama film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, running about 150 minutes.

What it’s about. Ashfaque (Ajay Devgan) is a small town boy aspiring to be a film star in the Hindi film industry. He joins a street theatre group run by a reformed dacoit Sidhu (Pankaj Kapur) who uses street theatre as a medium to bring about an awakening in the masses. Ashfaque struggles to give a creative vent to the actor in him in order to realize his dreams.

Who’s in it. Halla Bol stars Ajay Devgn as Ashfaque A. Khan / Sameer Khan, Vidya Balan as Sneha Chauhan / Sneha A. Khan, Pankaj Kapur as Siddhu and Sana Khaan as Sania, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Halla Bol has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Halla Bol page.

If you liked it. Fans of Halla Bol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Halla Bol (2008)?
In IN, Halla Bol is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Halla Bol worth watching?
Halla Bol holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Halla Bol?
Halla Bol stars Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan, Pankaj Kapur, Sana Khaan and Darshan Jariwala.
When was Halla Bol released?
Halla Bol was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.