| Tara Vs Bilal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Samar Iqbal |
| Produced by | Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar John Abraham |
| Written by | Sanyukta Shaikh |
| Starring | Harshvardhan Rane Sonia Rathee |
| Music by | Manan Bhardwaj |
| Cinematography | Amarjeet Singh |
| Edited by | Dipika Kalra |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | AA Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Tara Vs Bilal is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Samar Iqbal, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonia Rathee.[2][3] 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.[4]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
The music was composed and lyrics written by Manan Bhardwaj.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Teri Ho Gayi" | Master Saleem, Faridkot | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Nichod Dunga" | Manan Bhardwaj[citation needed] | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Saiyaan Ji" | Romy, Manan Bhardwaj | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Sau Rab Di" | Jubin Nautiyal, Manan Bhardwaj, Purvashi Grover | 4:02 |
| Total length: | 14:27 | ||
Production[edit | edit source]
The principal photography of the film started in mid-October 2021.[6]
Reception[edit | edit source]
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.[7]
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.[8]
The film’s music, composed by Manan Bhardwaj, was well-received, with Teri Ho Gayi noted for enhancing the lead couple’s romance.[7][8]
The film underperformed at the box office, with Bollywood Hungama reporting negligible collections, including ₹11,750 on its opening day.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Tara Vs Bilal". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ↑ "Tara vs Bilal trailer out: Harshvardhan Rane fakes a marriage with Sonia Rathee to trouble his family". India Today. 8 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ↑ "T-Series, John Abraham to co-produce new film 'Tara vs Bilal'". Mint. 30 August 2022. Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ↑ "John Abraham-backed 'Tara vs Bilal' to release on October 28". Zee News. 7 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedjiosaavn - ↑ "John Abraham's production Tara Vs Bilal starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonia Rathee goes on floors". Bollywood Hungama. 18 October 2021. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Tara Vs Bilal Movie Review". The Times of India. 29 October 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Seta, Fenil (24 December 2022). "(Crisp) Movie Review: TARA VS BILAL". Filmy Fenil. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ↑ "Tara vs Bilal Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2025.