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Jugjugg Jeeyo
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaj Mehta
Written byRishhabh Sharrma (Dialogues)
Screenplay byRishhabh Sharrma
Anurag Singh
Sumit Batheja
Neeraj Udhawani
Story byAnurag Singh
Produced byHiroo Yash Johar
Karan Johar
Apoorva Mehta
Starring
CinematographyJay I. Patel
Edited byManish More
Music by
Tanishk Bagchi
Kanishk Seth - Kavita Seth
Diesby
Pozy
Vishal Shelke
Production
companies
Dharma Productions
Viacom18 Studios
Distributed byViacom18 Studios
Release date
  • 24 June 2022 (2022-06-24)
Running time
150 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹100 crore (with promotional costs)[better source needed][2]

Jug Jugg Jeeyo (transl. Live long and prosper) is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language family comedy-drama film directed by Raj Mehta and produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios.[3][4] The film stars Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor and alongside Manish Paul and Prajakta Koli, marking her feature film debut.[5][6] The film was theatrically released on 24 June 2022.[7]

Plot

Kuldeep "Kukoo" Saini (Varun Dhawan) and Naina Sharma (Kiara Advani) are rotting in a cold marriage filled with bitterness. He resents her professional achievements because he shifted countries to support her career, and has been unable to make it himself. The two decide to divorce. Shortly afterwards, Kukoo discovers that his Patiala-based father too wants out from his marriage of over three decades. Bheem (Anil Kapoor) intends to break it off from Kukoo’s mother Geeta (Neetu Kapoor), a traditional stay-at-home wife. He has been having an affair with a younger woman, Meera (Tisca Chopra).

Cast

Production

The principal photography commenced on 16 November 2020 in Chandigarh[11][12] and wrapped up on November 2021.[13]

Soundtrack

Jugjugg Jeeyo
Soundtrack album by
Tanishk Bagchi, Kanishk Seth - Kavita Seth, Diesby, Pozy and Vishal Shelke
Released24 June 2022[14]
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length31:37
LanguageHindi
LabelT-Series
ProducerBhushan Kumar
Official audio
Jugjugg Jeeyo - Full Album on YouTube

The music of the film is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Kanishk Seth - Kavita Seth, Diesby, Pozy and Vishal Shelke with lyrics written by Tanishk Bagchi, Kumaar, Abrar-ul-Haq, Diesby, Shamsher Sandhu, Ginny Diwan, Dhruv Yogi and Ghulam Mohd. Khabar.

The song "The Punjaabban Song" was recreated by Tanishk Bagchi from the 2002 Pakistani music album Nach Punjaban by Abrar-ul-Haq.[15]

The song "Rangisari" was recreated by Kavita Seth - Kanishk Seth from the late classical vocalist Shobha Gurtu’s popular thumri.[16]

The song "Duppata" was recreated version of 1994 hit Punjabi song, Dupatta Tera Satrang Da composed by Atul Sharma written by Shamsher Sandhu and sung by Surjit Bindrakhia.[17]

The song "Nain Ta Heere" sung by Guru Randhawa and Asees Kaur. This is debut song for Vishal Shelke as music composer.[18] The song also sung by Kiara Advani but only released as a sound of reels in Instagram.[19][20][21] "Ik Mulaqaat" song written and composed by Mithoon was scrapped from the film and replaced with this song.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Jugjugg Jeeyo"Tanishk BagchiTanishk BagchiTanishk Bagchi2:22
2."The Punjaabban Song"Tanishk Bagchi, Abrar-ul-HaqTanishk BagchiGippy Grewal, Zahrah S Khan, Tanishk Bagchi, Romy3:19
3."Rangsari"TraditionalKanishk Seth, Kavita SethKanishk Seth, Kavita Seth3:43
4."Tum Jo Gaye" (Male Version)Ginny DiwanPozyPozy2:24
5."Rok Leyy"Dhruv YogiTanishk BagchiSimiran Kaur Dhadli2:52
6."Nain Ta Heere"Ghulam Mohd. Khavar, KumaarVishal ShelkeGuru Randhawa, Asees Kaur3:36
7."Tum Jo Gaye" (Female Version)Ginny DiwanPozySwati Sharma2:25
8."Duppata"Diesby, Shamsher SandhuDiesbyDiesby, Shreya Sharma3:40
9."Jaise Savan"Tanishk BagchiTanishk BagchiTanishk Bagchi, Zahrah S Khan3:43
10."Nain Ta Heere" (Lisa Version)Ghulam Mohd. Khavar, KumaarVishal ShelkeLisa Mishra, Guru Randhawa3:33
Total length:31:37

Hungama rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Jugjugg Jeeyo balances drama, humour and emotions seamlessly".[22] Ronek Kotecha of The Times Of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Just like its characters, Jugjugg Jeeyo too has its flaws but at the end of the day, it’s all in the family and this is just the kind of wholesome family entertainer".[23] Tushar Joshi of India Today rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "JugJugg Jeeyo’s biggest strength lies in the fact that it is able to showcase the strength of its entire star cast in the best way possible".[24]".[25].[26]".[27]

Umesh Punwani of Koimoi rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "JugJugg Jeeyo delivers what it promises harmless fun while being a family entertainer".[28] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "JugJugg Jeeyo feels like a set-up for a modern-day dive into post-marriage shenanigans".[29] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Neetu Kapoor strides through the film with striking poise. Full marks to Varun and Kiara for trying to keep up with Anil Kapoor".[30] Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Jugjugg Jeeyo's apologetic feminism aims to cater to both feminists and conservatives. As a consequence, it is neither here nor there and may as well be nowhere."[31] Monika Rawal Kukreja of The Hindustan Times stated "Varun Dhawan, Kira Advani, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor bring a fun family drama to life".[32] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu stated "Director Raj Mehta’s family drama can evoke a few hearty laughs and some animated dinner table discussions, but the movie ends up only scratching the proverbial surface of male entitlement and chauvinism".[33]

Allegations of plagiarism

On June 21, 2022, Vishal Singh, a writer from Ranchi, India, accused Karan Johar of plagiarizing the plot for the movie Jugjugg Jeeyo. Singh claimed the story was copied from his story Punny Rani, demanding 1.5 crores in compensation. As of June 23, the matter was before a local court.[34]

References

  1. ^ "Jugjugg Jeeyo". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Jug Jugg Jeeyo: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani-starrer scores high on advance booking". Asianet News. 21 June 2022. The film 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo' is a film made on a budget of around Rs 100 crore with additional promotional costs.
  3. ^ "Neetu Kapoor kicks off Jug Jug Jiyo with Anil, Varun, Kiara and a note to Rishi Kapoor". India Today. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Jug Jug Jeeyo: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani share first pics of their film, they play husband and wife. See pics". Hindustan Times. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Neetu Kapoor remembers Rishi Kapoor as she leaves to shoot 'Jug Jug Jiyo' with Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani". Daily News & Analysis. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Maniesh Paul joins Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani in Raj Mehta's next Jug Jug Jiyo". Bollywood Hungama. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor starrer JugJugg Jeeyo to release on June 24, 2021". Bollywood Hungama. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Kapil Sharma pulls Maniesh Paul's leg for playing Kiara Advani's brother in Jugjugg Jeeyo". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Varun Sood to make a special appearance in Karan Johar's Jug Jugg Jeeyo; shares picture with Prajakta Koli". Bollywood Hungama. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Sacred Games girl Elnaaz Norouzi features in an item song in Varun Dhawan-Kiara Advani starrer JugJugg Jeeyo". Bollywood Hungama. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Jug Jugg Jeeyo: Neetu Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan And Kiara Advani To Begin Shooting". NDTV. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  12. ^ Maru, Vibha (16 November 2021). "Neetu Kapoor feels Rishi Kapoor's love and presence as she starts Jug Jugg Jeeyo shooting". India Today. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Neetu Kapoor, Anil Kapoor celebrate as they get closer to Jug Jugg Jeeyo wrap". Pinkvilla. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  14. ^ "Jugjugg Jeeyo – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 24 June 2022.
  15. ^ "JugJugg Jeeyo's The Punjaabban Song: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil & Neetu Kapoor kill it in wedding anthem". Pinkvilla. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  16. ^ "JugJugg Jeeyo song Rangisari: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani romance in colourful dance number;fans get Holi vibes". Hindustan Times. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Jugjugg Jeeyo song Duppata: Film's latest remix has everything but a 'duppata'". Hindustan Times. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Vishal Shelke On Making His Debut As A Music Composer With 'JugJugg Jeeyo'". 20 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  19. ^ "Kiara Advani sings Nain Ta Heere, leaves fans surprised with her version of the Jugjugg Jeeyo song". The Indian Express. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  20. ^ "Kiara drops her version of `Nain Te Heere` with a cute video with Varun Dhawan". MSN. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  21. ^ "Kiara Advani releases her version of 'Nain Ta Heere' from 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo'; Fans just can't stop gushing over her 'beautiful voice' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
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  23. ^ "Jug Jugg Jeeyo Movie Review : Anil Kapoor is the Jaan of Jugjugg Jeeyo". The Times Of India. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
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  30. ^ "Jugjugg Jeeyo Review: Neetu Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani's Film Is Entertaining But Not Insightful". NDTV. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  31. ^ "Jugjugg Jeeyo movie review: At pains to balance out its feminism by humourising male infidelity and selfishness". Firstpost. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  32. ^ "JugJugg Jeeyo review: Entertaining and emotional tale featuring good-looking people". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  33. ^ "'Jugjugg Jeeyo' movie review: Anil Kapoor is the throbbing heart of this dysfunctional comedy that works in parts". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  34. ^ "'Jugjugg Jeeyo' is in a copyright infringement case". Siasat Daily.
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