Jugjugg Jeeyo
2022 · India
- Director
- Raj Mehta
- Producer
- Karan Johar
- Production company
- Dharma Productions, Viacom18 Studios
Cast
What it is about
Kuldeep 'Kukoo' Saini and Nainaa Sharma, who have known each other since school, get married and move to Toronto for her job. Over the years, their relationship wears thin under long silences and unfinished conversations. When they decide to take a hard look at their situation, they travel to Patiala for his sister's wedding, and family life soon takes centre stage.
How it was made
Filming began on 16 November 2020 in Chandigarh and wrapped in November 2021. Directed by Raj Mehta and produced by Karan Johar, Jugjugg Jeeyo blends family comedy with drama. Its soundtrack reworks existing material, such as 'Duppata', a version of a 1994 Punjabi hit, and the song 'Nain Ta Heere', which replaced a Mithoon composition originally planned for the film.
Reception and legacy
The film opened in cinemas on 24 June 2022 to mixed-to-positive reviews, with critics praising the performances, screenplay and humour. At the Filmfare Awards it received six nominations and won two, for Anil Kapoor as Best Supporting Actor and Kavita Seth as Best Female Playback Singer. Shortly after release, a writer filed a lawsuit alleging that the plot had been plagiarised.
Stills
Trivia
A replacement song
'Nain Ta Heere' took the place of 'Ik Mulaqaat', originally composed by Mithoon, which would have been his first collaboration with Dharma Productions.
An Instagram-only audio
A version of one of the songs was released only as audio for Instagram reels, sung by Kiara Advani.
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