B.A. Pass (2013)

 

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B.A. Pass is a gritty neo-noir erotic thriller directed by Ajay Bahl, produced by Narendra Singh (FilmyBox and Tonga Talkies), released on 2 August 2013. Its screenplay, penned by Ritesh Shah, draws inspiration from Mohan Sikka’s short story The Railway Aunty (2009)

It premiered at the 2012 Osian’s Cinefan Festival, winning Best Film (Indian competition), and Shadab Kamal bagged Best Actor for his debut portrayal of Mukesh. The film also traveled to the Montreal World Film Festival and won the Prix du Public at the Paris South Asian Film Festival in 2013

 Cast & Crew

• Shilpa Shukla as Sarika Khanna

• Shadab Kamal as Mukesh (lead male role debut)

• Rajesh Sharma as Ashok Khanna

• Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Johnny

• Deepti Naval in a supporting role
  

Box Office Performance

Though celebrated critically, the film had a modest commercial run:

• Budget: Approx ₹6.5–6.75 crores Box Office IndiaSacnilk

• Opening Day Collection: ~₹1 crore Bollywood HungamaBox Office India

• Opening Weekend: ₹4–4.25 crores Bollywood HungamaKoimoi

• First Week: ₹5.9 crores (Bollywood Hungama) Bollywood Hungama
  Other sources offer slightly different breakdown—Sacnilk reports ₹5.65 crores first week, followed by ₹1.55 crores in week two, totaling ≈₹8.2 crores net in India, and gross worldwide ₹11.07 crores Sacnilk.

• Lifetime India Net: ₹8.4 crores

Verdict

B.A. Pass stands out as a daring piece of cinema—unafraid to expose the gritty underbelly of urban despair and moral compromise. It may not be for everyone, but it’s a compelling, conversation-starting experience. A must-watch for fans of noir-infused, character-driven storytelling.

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