Bollywood Hero
Seen it?2009 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone looking to switch off and smile and anyone who loves a strong drama. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 25 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A young actor (Nick) goes to Mumbai for a role as a colonial in a Bollywood costume film. While he records video messages for his senile father in Holland, he also tries to right several social wrongs in Mumbai that cross his path
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 351 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Diederik Van Rooijen
- Egbert Jan WeeberNick
- Ishwari Bose-BhattacharyaSita