It is now officially known that Nitesh Tiwari’s Bawaal, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, will release directly on Amazon Prime Video next month. But before it begins streaming, the Sajid Nadiadwala production will have its global première at the exclusive Salle Gustave Eiffel. It will be a first for an Indian movie to première at the Eiffel Tower, with the panoramic view of Paris in the backdrop. The makers’ idea is to take the film beyond the conventional Hindi cinema-viewing audiences. We hear several important delegates from France and other parts of Europe will be attending the grand event. With Bawaal said to be a love story set against the backdrop of World War II, Paris is of symbolic significance to the narrative. “Not only did they shoot several crucial scenes in Paris, but also treated the city of love like a character in the film. Its importance is also visible in the marketing and promotional campaign that features the Eiffel Tower,” shared a source.

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