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Jigra
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVasan Bala
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySwapnil S. Sonawane
Edited byPrerna Saigal
Music bySongs:
Achint Thakkar
Manpreet Singh
Background Score:
Achint Thakkar
Production
companies
Dharma Productions
Eternal Sunshine Productions
Distributed byViacom18 Studios
Release date
  • 11 October 2024 (2024-10-11)
Running time
153 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹90 crore[2]
Box officeest. ₹40.47 crore[3]

Jigra (transl. Courage) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vasan Bala, who also co-wrote it with Debashish Irengbam. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt and Soumen Mishra under Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions, it stars Alia Bhatt as a troubled young woman who must rescue her brother (played by Vedang Raina) from prison.

Principal photography took place in Mumbai and Singapore from October 2023 to February 2024. Jigra was theatrically released worldwide on 11 October 2024, coinciding with Vijayadashami, to mixed reviews from critics.[4][5]

Plot

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Satya, orphaned at a young age, becomes the sole caretaker of her younger brother, Ankur. After receiving sanctuary from distant relatives, the Mehtanis, Satya also starts working for their family to provide for Ankur.

When Ankur gets the opportunity to pitch a tech idea to an investor, he is forced to partner with Mehtani's son, Kabir. A business trip to a fictional South East Asian country takes an unfortunate turn when Kabir is caught with drugs. Ankur is manipulated by the Mehtanis to take the fall for Kabir, who has previous drug-related charges.

Satya fights tirelessly to save her brother, teaming up with Bhatia, a retired gangster, and Muthu, an ex-cop who regrets a wrongful conviction, to hatch a plan to break their boys out of prison.

What follows is a clash of moralities, driven by Satya's relentless determination to rescue her brother.

Cast

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Production

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Casting

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The film was announced in September 2023.[7] Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina were cast as the leads.[8] In November 2023, Aditya Nanda and Sobhita Dhulipala joined the cast of the film.[9][10]

According to actor Bijou Thaangjam, he was cast for a role by the film producers but was dropped without notice; which he attributed to racism towards people from northeast India.[11]

Filming

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Principal photography commenced by October 2023.[12] The film was mainly shot in Mumbai,[13] Thailand and Singapore[14] before wrapping in February 2024.[15] These locations were chosen to portray the fictional country of Hanshi Dao in the film (which loosely resembles Singapore).[16]

Music

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Jigra
Soundtrack album by
Achint Thakkar and Manpreet Singh
Released15 October 2024
Recorded2023
StudioYRF Studios & Bombay Live Studio
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length21:31
LanguageHindi
LabelSaregama
Official audio
Jigra – Full Album on YouTube

The film's music album, including background scores, is composed by Achint Thakkar with lyrics by Varun Grover. The song "Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka," originally composed by R. D. Burman and sung by Kishore Kumar in the film Haré Rama Haré Krishna (1971), is recreated for the film. It features the original lyrics by Burman and Anand Bakshi, with additional lyrics by Grover, and is sung by Vedang Raina.[17]

The first single titled "Chal Kudiye" was released on 17 September 2024.[18] The second single titled "Tenu Sang Rakhna" was released on 3 October 2024.[19] The third single titled "Jigra Title Track" was released on 7 October 2024.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Tenu Sang Rakhna"Varun GroverAchint ThakkarArijit Singh, Anumita Nadesan, Achint Thakkar4:09
2."Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka"Anand Bakshi, Varun GroverR. D. Burman, Achint ThakkarVedang Raina2:28
3."Jiya"Varun GroverAchint ThakkarShaheen Bhatt2:53
4."Jigra Title Track"Varun GroverAchint ThakkarVedang Raina3:14
5."Jigra" (Acoustic Version)Varun GroverAchint ThakkarVedang Raina3:09
6."Pan India Area King"Achint Thakkar, Varun GroverAchint ThakkarPaal Dabba, Achint Thakkar2:33
7."Chal Kudiye"Harmanjeet SinghManpreet SinghDiljit Dosanjh, Alia Bhatt3:02
Total length:21:31

Release

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Theatrical

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The film was initially scheduled to release on 27 September 2024,[20] but was later moved to 11 October 2024, to be nearer to Vijayadashami.[21] The release was marred by accusations of plagiarism by actress Divya Khosla Kumar, who stated that Jigra's was an unauthorized adaptation of her film Savi which had released less than five months prior.[22]

Home media

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The film's streaming rights were acquired by Netflix and it will be released after its theatrical run.[23]

Reception

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Critical response

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Terming the film "dull", Tushar Joshi of India Today rated with 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Jigra could have been a much better film if the story wasn’t so linear."[24] Eshita Bhargava of Financial Express rated 2.5/5 stars and wrote "‘Jigra’ failed to ignite the fervour it promised, primarily due to its stumbling script."[25] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "its chaotic narrative and focus on style over substance hinder its overall impact. A more streamlined narrative and stronger premise would have elevated this film greatly."[26]

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated with 2/5 stars and wrote "Jigra becomes a stretch, of both patience and credulity."[27] The Statesman rated the film 2 stars, noting that it struggles to break away from its conventional path. Alia Bhatt’s character is solely motivated by her desire to save her brother, which leads to a predictable storyline that feels stretched and ultimately dull.[28] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave 3/5 and wrote "It goes without saying that Alia Bhatt does full justice to Jigra. The question is: does Jigra do justice to the quiet, measured flair that she brings to the role? Just about. And that, by all reckoning, is no mean feat. "[29]

Filmfare gave 4/5 and wrote "With its strong performances and intricate storytelling, Jigra promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats while delving into the powerful connections between family, justice, and the fight against oppression. Watch it for its realistic action scenes, its strong emotional core and for Vedang and Alia’s on point performances."[30] News18 gave 4.5/5 and wrote "Despite being a narrative high on drama, Jigra never once felt theatrical. And the credit for the same goes to both the director and his actors. Jigra is audacious, trailblazing, sugar, spice, and everything nice and is a must-watch. Don’t miss this one."[31]

Box office

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References

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  2. ^ Wadhwa, Aman. "Jigra box office collection day 7: Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar film fails to earn even Rs 25 crore in first week". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Jigra Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra,' directed by Vasan Bala, gets a new release date". The Hindu. 13 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Vasan Bala Says Karan Johar Has His Back Amid Jigra Controversies: 'Ye Sab Jo Jaawe, No Matter". News18.
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  10. ^ Sharma, Bhavana (27 November 2023). "Sobhita Dhulipala comes on board for Alia Bhatt's next". Deccan Chronicle.
  11. ^ "Bijou ThaangJam accuses team Jigra of discrimination against actors from Northeast India: 'Deeply unprofessional'". The Indian Express. 14 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Alia Bhatt commences shoot for Vasan Bala's 'Jigra'". The Hindu. 5 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Alia Bhatt Teases Look from Upcoming Film 'Jigra'". The Statesman. 15 November 2023.
  14. ^ MOVIES, REDIFF. "Alia, Vedang Wrap Up Jigra In Singapore". Rediff.
  15. ^ "Alia Bhatt wraps up Vasan Bala's Jigra, drops pics with on-screen brother Vedang Raina". Hindustan Times. 22 February 2024.
  16. ^ ‘Jigra’ review: The great escape. livemint.com
  17. ^ Devansh Sharma (8 September 2024). "Jigra teaser: Alia Bhatt vows to become Amitabh Bachchan to protect her brother Vedang Raina. Watch". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  18. ^ "Chal Kudiye: Diljit Dosanjh, Alia Bhatt reunite for inspiring Jigra song". India Today. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Jigra song Tenu Sang Rakhna: Arijit Singh, Anumita Nadesan and Achint Thakkar deliver a soulful track". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  20. ^ "Alia Bhatt's next with Vasan Bala titled 'Jigra', release date announced". The Hindu. 26 September 2023.
  21. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (13 June 2024). "Alia Bhatt's Jigra and Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor's Devara: Part 1 swap release dates". Hindustan Times.
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  23. ^ Sharma, Suksham (6 September 2024). "Jigra OTT release: Where to watch Alia Bhatt's upcoming film after its theatrical run". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  24. ^ Joshi, Tushar. "Jigra review: Alia Bhatt's sparkle can't save this dull film , Rotten Tomatoes 67% on 12 Reviews ,". India Today. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  25. ^ Bhargava, Eshita. "Jigra Movie Review: A lackluster performance by Alia Bhatt fails to salvage a mediocre plot". The Financial Express. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  26. ^ Roy, Dhaval. "Jigra Movie Review : Alia delivers a solid performance, but the thriller falls short of its potential". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  27. ^ Gupta, Shubhra. "Jigra movie review: Alia Bhatt film is a stretch of both patience and credulity". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  28. ^ "Jigra review: Love, loyalty, misfire". The Statesman. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
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  31. ^ "Jigra Review: Alia Bhatt Deserves Loudest Cheers, Vedang Raina Stands Out in This Extraordinary Film". News18. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
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