Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Review
Film: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na; Cast: Imran Khan, Genelia D’Souza, Abbas Tyrewala, Naseruddin Shah, Sohail Khan, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal; Director: Abbas Tyrewala; Rating: ***
There is a girl and there is a boy. Both are extremely different yet are extremely close to each other. Girl is rich, tongue-in-cheek, dominant and aggressive while the boy has had a middle class upbringing and is submissive, soft-spoken and calm. Opposites attract and so do they but not as lovers, as friends! So when do they realize its love?
Abbas Tyrewala definitely comes up with a winner in the form of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. He tells us an ordinary love story, whose theme is Pyaar Dosti Hai (Love is friendship)… a la Kuch Kuch Hota Hai… however presents it in a much mature fashion than its glorious predecessor. He tackles this confused romantic comedy with élan and impresses you with his subtlety in terms of direction. Not a single scene, actor is overly dramatic. The characters are real, identifiable and extremely cute!
Jai (Imran) and Aditi (Genelia) are ‘best friends’ and are extremely possessive of each other but are definitely not in love. They long for each other’s company and still wonder why close friends and parents believe that they are in love! After giving a deep thought both realize its high time they find themselves a special someone too since one cant spend a lifetime with a best friend! However when they do find their respective ‘special someone’ they realize love is not about finding a perfect someone, it’s about feeling perfectly happy with an imperfect partner.
The film is definitely not flawless. There are rough cuts here and there, especially in terms of editing. The film doesn’t have a great beginning but it picks up as it nears the interval, however again slows down in the climax! The pace keeps fluctuating, which at times distracts you, and makes you fidget in your seat. The story too has nothing new to offer.
It is the casting of the film that saves it from being an average just another youth film.
Abbas’s wife Pakhi deserves a standing ovation for her fantastic casting, as it is the choice of actors in the film that makes it so likeable! All the youngsters are understated, thus highly effective. Rotlu, Bombs, Jiggy, Mau (Genelia) and Ratz (Imran)… the nicknames of the characters make you doubt their likeability initially but as the film progresses, each character grows on you and you start becoming a part of the chirpy cute – just out of college gang!
Imran gets a tailor made role for him, as his petite personality and casual attitude makes him fit the bill of Jai perfectly. He struggles with his expressions initially as gets stuck with one ‘surprised raised eye brows’ expression but gets better later on. Genelia overshadows Imran big time. She looks extremely fresh and lights up the screen with her presence. Prateik Babbar, Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak come up with brilliant performances and provide you with all the light moments in the film. Sohail and Arbaaz Khan too tickle your funny bone with their cameos. Imran’s girlfriend Avantika too makes a special appearance in the film. Watch out for her in a disco sitting next to Imran.
Fashion designer Ashley Rebello deserves a special mention as he dresses Imran and Genelia as per their age and makes them look flawless.
Music is youthful, foot tapping and energetic. Kuddos to AR Rahman yet again.
JTYJN definitely deserves a watch… and not just for Imran.
-Sampurn
Awesome movie. Must Watch!!!
hey guys better watch it….sure u wont regret! believe me! movie of the year! kudos to the cast and crew of jtyjn!
ok ok type of film…not soo hitt 3 out of 5
must watch …..great movie………….for youth
no humiliating moments like kiss scenes btwn lovers although whole movies is about lovers and love…….whole family can watch it……
Mind blowing…… imran is the best…& genelia..uff Uff uff..lovely….
Jhakaas Movie Must Watch…. totally fida on genelia….imran is toooooooo cool, buddy..!!!!!!!
Aamir is Mr.Perfect…. JTYJN is Mrs. Perfect…:-)
abbas tyrewala, imran, gene have done gr8 jobs
movie starts with a great pace in the begining ….but in the second half slows down especially fight b\w avantikas(jays gf) mom and dad…..but again picks up in the end.can watch once
Well, the movie is the same old ghisa pita love story, but the acting and direction is fab. all I can say is u want get bored.
worth the money!!!
so natural acting by genie(so cutteeee) & everyone….must watch…
Nothing is there 2 watch, same old ghisa pita story.Its the 1 of the worst movies i have seen.I thought it to be good because of aamir khan production, but truly speaking it’s not upto the mark what i expected.
Awsome! a Must watch of Bollywood. One of the BEST !
This is the best that bollywood can be. New Stars - Amazing Music - Great Director - That’s Mr. Khan invested his money. For your kind information this is not ghisa pita. Either you are deaf or blind to say this.
Superb Action, Superb Music, Superb Direction - ALL THE WAY - THE BEST ! LOVE IT!
Sorry that was SUPERB ACTING! oops
this movie iz definitely a hit coz imran n genelia r looking soo cute as there iz a couple made in heaven……….i wish i cud see there more n more movies 2gadar
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
KYA MOVIE HAI
EKDAM REAL HAI
I LIKED TAT
ilisten to its songs more than 100 times in the first day itself ,,,now imagine how much good its songs are!!!!!
D MOVIE JUST ROX ITS D BEST BESTEST MOVIE I EVER SAW IN MY LIFE KEEP DOIN D GOOD WORK SO PPL WHO LYK U LOVE U AND D PPL WHO DON’T LYK YOU(R D BIGGEST IDIOTS OF THE WORLD)START TO LYK U.KEEP ROCKIN AND ALSO SMILIN
P.S THE PPL WHO DON’T LYK U OR SUM ACTORS R JEALOUS OF U JUST DON’T GIVE A DAM ABT THEM JUST FUKUM
Assalam valykum
Gr 8 movie. Imraan wishing u all the best for your forthcoming career and also your co-partner in the film
exellent movie really hit of this year.
kasam se “yakin nahi aata to jake dekhlo”
i luved it
I just loved it……………..
superb…….. I like it…, I think i want to Advice someone to Watch this Movie.., to Whoom thats Secrate……..! Superb Moive Plz watch And Enjoy This Movie Guys…..;
Wow……! Superb…! heartful…..! Buitiful…..! and Thakful.. Also…! plz Enjoy my Friends…… Plz Watch this Moive, make Some Joy…..!exelent.!
wow…………..1 Plz Watch this Moive Yar…………!
dfs
Aamir has hit the bullseye yet again. This movie is great to watch. Imran is quiet good in his first flick. Genelia….shes so vivacious and lovable. In the end I like the girl who was listening to the story…..watch the movie and you’ll see what I meant.
a must watch if u’r young and even if u’r not
simply flawless and touching
its a good movie i loved it especially imran n genellia i want 2 know who is imrans girl friend but its a movie to watch once not more than it