Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | |
|---|---|
| File:Jaanetuyajaanena.JPG Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Abbas Tyrewala |
| Written by | Abbas Tyrewala Kamaluddin Mohammed |
| Produced by | Aamir Khan Mansoor Khan |
| Starring | Imran Khan Genelia D'Souza |
| Cinematography | Manoj Lobo |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
| Distributed by | Aamir Khan Productions PVR Cinemas |
Release dates | July 4, 2008 |
Running time | 155 min. |
| Country |  India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | Rs. 110 million |
Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na (Hindi: जाने तू ... या जाने ना, Urdu: جانے تو یا جانے نا, translation: Whether you know... or not) is a 2008 Hindi-language film written and directed by Abbas Tyrewala. The film stars Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles. Produced by Aamir Khan and Mansoor Khan, it marks the debut of Imran Khan (Aamir Khan's nephew) as an actor, and Abbas Tyrewala as a director. Released on July 4, 2008, the film has received favorable reviews, going on to enjoy quite a successful run at the box office.[1]
Plot
The movie tells the story of Jai and Aditi, who are two amongst a group of college friends. They are especially close, leading everyone to believe they are a couple. When they graduate from college, Aditi's parents invite Jai home to discuss future plans and marriage. Jai and Aditi are shocked and insist that they do not have romantic inclinations towards each other.
Aditi, quick-tempered and prone to extremities in life, would prefer a strong man, an archetypal 'stud', who'd get into fights to protect her. Jai, on the other hand, is a pacifist, and would rather have a more sweet-tempered girl than Aditi as his better half.
He finds someone just that way during a night out at a club, where he ends up saving the girl (Meghna) from hooligans by fooling them rather than fighting them. Jai and Meghna start dating, much to the chagrin of Aditi, who increasingly finds herself missing the company of her best friend without realising why. Eventually, she starts seeing Sushant, a family friend, who fits the notion of her ideal man.
At a birthday party of one their friends, Jai is taken aback by seeing Aditi being kissed by Sushant, her fiance. Earlier, Aditi's announcement of her engagement to Sushant didn't make Jai any more happier than he already was with Meghna. Subsequently, realizing his long-hidden feelings for Aditi, Jai breaks off with Meghna. Meanwhile, Aditi starts becoming aware of the travails attached to dating someone hot-tempered and prone to getting into fights. Her relationship with Sushant ends violently when she confesses to him her hidden feelings for Jai. They break up, and she decides to go to the US to pursue a film-making course.
Jai gets back at Sushant for hitting Aditi. This only lands him in jail, but owing to a typically crazy turn of events involving his royal cousins from (Rajasthan) and a horse, he makes it to the airport where, in a nod to Bollywood tradition, he stops Aditi from leaving and confesses his feelings. At the end of the film, the couple, happily married and back from their honeymoon, are received at the airport by their friends and a new admirer of their love story.
Cast
- Imran Khan ... Jai Singh Rathore ('Rats')
- Genelia D'Souza ... Aditi ('Meow')
- Karan Makhija ... Ravindran ('Rotlu')
- Nirav Mehta ... Jignesh Patel ('Jiggy')
- Alishka Varde ... Sandhya ('Bombs')
- Sugandha Garg ... Shaleen
- Pratik Babbar ... Amit Mahant, Aditi's brother
- Renuka Kunzru ... Mala
- Manjari Phadnis ... Meghna, Jai's girlfriend
- Ayaz Khan ... Sushant Modi, Aditi's fiancé
- Anuradha Patel ... Aditi's mother
- Jayant Kripalani ... Aditi's father
- Ratna Pathak Shah ... Savitri Rathore, Jai's mother
- Naseeruddin Shah ... Amar Singh Rathore, Jai's father
- Kitu Gidwani ... Sheila, Meghna's mother
- Rajat Kapoor ... Mahesh, Meghna's father
- Arbaaz Khan ... Bhaloo
- Sohail Khan ... Baghera
- Paresh Rawal ... Inspector Waghmare
Release
The film was released on July 4, 2008. The premiere of the film was held at the PVR Cinemas in Goregaon, Mumbai where many Bollywood stars were present. The film was released with 473 prints worldwide, which includes 282 analog prints, 81 digital screens and 110 prints overseas.[2] In its second week, the number of shows at multiplexes were increased while 100 more centers were opened.[3]
Reception
Box Office
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na was an early success, with 80% or more in morning shows and 100% by the noon shows across India. The reports are very good and the film is expected to enjoy a strong run for few days to come.[4] Monday usually witnesses a drop in business for films, but Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na had strong showings on Monday [75%], Tuesday [70%] and Wednesday [60%+]. [1] The first week all-India nett was Rs. 20.01 crore with an average of Rs. 6,56,524 per print.[3] For the second week, the number of shows were increased and it started the week grossing almost 100% at several screens.[5] The film grossed 17.50 crore in its second week, taking its total to 37.50 crore.Its 5 week total is approximately 52.96 crores.[6]
Critical Reception
The movie got positive responses from the critics as well. Raja Sen of Rediff gave it a 4 out of 5, "a rock-solid ensemble cast that is mouthwateringly perfect". Movie Talkies has given it 4 stars, "the coolest, warmest, hippest and funniest musical romantic comedy in years has arrived, and a new Khan is born." Glamsham gave it another 4 out of 5, "another fruitful outing for Aamir Khan. This man certainly knows what he is doing." Planet Bollywood gave it 4 stars, "a fresh breezy entertainer which undoubtedly is the best the year has seen so far." Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave it 3.5 stars, "a breezy entertainer which will be loved by its target audience -- the youth".
Music
The music of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, composed by A. R. Rahman, was released in India on May 20, 2008 with Aamir Khan presenting the first audio CD to Shammi Kapoor.[7] The soundtrack has been at the number one spot on the music charts for several consecutive weeks.[8]
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi | Rashid Ali | 3:41 |
| Pappu Can't Dance | Benny Dayal, Naresh Iyer, Satish Chakravarthy, Aslam, Blaaze, Tanvi, Bhargavi | 4:27 |
| Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai (Aditi) | Runa Rizvi | 3:41 |
| Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana | Benny Dayal, Satish Chakravarthy, Sayonara, Darshana, Svetha, Bhargavi, Anupama | 3:57 |
| Tu Bole, Main Boloon | A.R.Rahman | 4:36 |
| Kahin To Hogi Woh | Rashid Ali, Vasundhara Das | 5:05 |
| Jaane Tu Meri Kya Hai (Jai) | Sukhwinder Singh | 5:44 |
| Pappu Can't Dance (Remix) | Remix by Krishna Chetan | 4:27 |
References
- ^ a b Business Talk with Taran Adarsh :Lull before the storm
- ^ Star studed premiere of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Bollywood News Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
- ^ a b Box Office Top 5 :Midweek: 'Singh Is Kinng' has mind-boggling weekend!
- ^ Box Office Update :B.O. Update: 'Jaane Tu' takes a flying start, 'Love Story 2050' dull
- ^ Box Office Update :B.O. update: Unprecedented, unparalleled, unheard of start for 'SIK'
- ^ [1]
- ^ The Hindu News Update Service
- ^ Top Ten albums of the week
External links
- Official Website
- Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na at IMDb
- Saavn - Social networking site for Bollywood music and movies
- Bollypop – World’s first online Bollywood dance competition
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