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A conman finds refuge in becoming a baba and carries out his various criminal activities under the guise. A policeman, a journalist and politicians get entangled in his Web of deceit.

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Global Baba movie review: what critics say (5)

What critics say Critics are largely negative: 0 of 5 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 2 gave it 2 or less.

2of 5
NowRunning · Manisha Lakhe

This is not Oh My God, neither is it PK, but this is a clever little gem that may slip through the cracks simply because the film does not have A-listers.

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3of 5
Deccan Chronicle · Rohit Bhatnagar

If you are religious and want to know its hidden harsh realities, then go watch 'Global Baba' this weekend. But if you are expecting a fancy film like 'PK' or 'Oh My God', then it may disappoint you.

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0.5of 5
Mumbai Mirror · Mumbai Mirror Reviewer

The nexus between politics and religion is one of the great manipulative enterprises of 21st century India, and to take the stand that Global Baba does on godmen and religious organisations in general is commendable.

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3of 5
Mid-Day · Shubha Shetty-Saha

The film with its tongue firmly in its cheek content, gives a timely, strong message of how blind faith and mob mentality can be easily manipulated by anybody in this country Even though this business will continue thriving in…

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2.5of 5
The Times of India · Mohar Basu

Global Baba is subversive but doesn't have an inventive streak. It points out problems without delving deeper or providing a solution. This one is just old wine in an old bottle!

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Global Baba audience rating and reviews

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Box office

Day-wise India net starts on 11 Mar 2016. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.

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Is Global Baba worth watching?

Critics rate it below average: 2.2 out of 5, with 2 of 5 critics recommending it.

When did Global Baba release?

11 Mar 2016.

Who is in the cast of Global Baba?

Sandeepa Dhar, Ravi Kishan, Abhimanyu Singh, Sanjay Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi.

Who directs Global Baba?

Manoj Tiwari.

What do critics say about Global Baba?

5 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.2 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.