Tara vs Bilal

Tara Vs Bilal is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Samar Iqbal, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonia Rathee. The story revolves around two leading characters who enter a fake marriage and later fall in love.

Tara Vs Bilal was released on 28 October 2022.

Cast

• Harshvardhan Rane as Advocate Bilal "Billu" Khan
• Sonia Rathee as Tara Kaul Sharma
• Sarmard Varaich as Karan Sharma
• Raheem Mir as Ritesh Shah (Ritz)
• Pranay Manchanda as Dr. Jignesh "Jiggy"
• Nikki Aneja as Daisy Aunty
• Shammi Aulakh as Imran Khan, Bilal's father
• Mona Ambegaonkar as Bilal's mother
• Shagufta Ali as Bilal's aunt (Mausi)
• Deepika Amin as Bilal's aunt (Phuphi)

Soundtrack

The music was composed and lyrics written by Manan Bhardwaj.

Production

The principal photography of the film started in mid-October 2021.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its lead performances and music but criticism for its formulaic plot and uneven execution. The Times of India rated it 2.5/5, calling it a “sweet and simple love story” with strong chemistry between Harshvardhan Rane and Sonia Rathee, though noting it “barely a compelling romantic drama” due to its predictable narrative.

Fenil Seta of Filmy Fenil gave it 3/5, commending Rane’s “terrific” performance, Rathee’s confident debut, and the sensitive handling of an LGBTQ subplot, but criticized silly plot points and weak initial portions.

The film’s music, composed by Manan Bhardwaj, was well-received, with Teri Ho Gayi noted for enhancing the lead couple’s romance.

The film underperformed at the box office, with Bollywood Hungama reporting negligible collections, including ₹11,750 on its opening day.

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