Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

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director = Abbas Tyrewala
producer = Aamir Khan
Mansoor Khan
writer = Abbas Tyrewala
starring = Imran Khan
Genelia D'Souza
music = A. R. Rahman
cinematography = Manoj Lobo
distributor = Aamir Khan Productions
PVR Cinemas
released = July 4, 2008
runtime = 155 min.
country = flagicon|India India
language = Hindi
budget = Rs. 110 Million
gross = Rs. 529.6 Million . [ [http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings&PHPSESSID=cd48eb399054259687c9b6feac04a12e BoxofficeIndia.com Collections] ]
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imdb_id = 0473367

"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, and re-appearance of Genelia in Bollywood. Released on July 4, 2008, the film has received favorable reviews, going on to enjoy quite a successful run at the box office. [http://www.indiafm.com/trade/business_talk/index.html Business Talk with Taran Adarsh :Lull before the storm ] ]

Plot

The movie tell's 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 realizing why. Eventually, she starts seeing Sushant, a family friend, who fits the notion of her ideal man. Aditi's sudden announcement of her engagement to Sushant upsets Jai and comes as a surprise to him.

Jai and Aditi start to drift apart and are no longer as close to one another as they used to be. This distance is because of the feelings they have for one another with which they are struggling to come to terms with. At a birthday party for one of their mutual friends, Jai is taken aback by seeing Aditi being kissed by Sushant, her fiancé. 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 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 college group 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'), Rotlu's girlfriend
* Sugandha Garg ... Shaleen (Shali)
* Prateik Babbar ... Amit Mahant, Aditi's brother (Cameo)
* Renuka Kunzru ... Mala, Jiggy's girlfriend
* Manjari Phadnis ... Meghna, Jai's girlfriend (Cameo)
* 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 ... Bagheera
* 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. [ [http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/star-studed-premiere-of-jaane-tu-ya-jaane-na/2920/ Star studed premiere of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Bollywood News Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na ] ] In its second week, the number of shows at multiplexes were increased while 100 more centers were opened. [http://www.indiafm.com/trade/top5/index.html Box Office Top 5 :Midweek: 'Singh Is Kinng' has mind-boggling weekend! ] ]

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. [ [http://www.indiafm.com/trade/boxoffice_update/84.html Box Office Update :B.O. Update: 'Jaane Tu' takes a flying start, 'Love Story 2050' dull ] ] 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%+] . The first week all-India nett was Rs. 20.01 crore with an average of Rs. 6,56,524 per print. For the second week, the number of shows were increased and it started the week grossing almost 100% at several screens. [ [http://www.indiafm.com/trade/boxoffice_update/index.html Box Office Update :B.O. update: Unprecedented, unparalleled, unheard of start for 'SIK' ] ] 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. [ [http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings&PHPSESSID=cd48eb399054259687c9b6feac04a12e] ]

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." AOL India reviewer Noyon Jyoti Parasara gave it 3.5 out of 5 and said, "Jaane Tu... weaves in a lot of emotions right from friendship, love to insecurity. Every character is shown to have a definite backing. Which means a very good job by the writer." [http://www.aol.in/bollywood-story/Jaane-Tu-Ya-Jaane-Na-Movie-Review/2008070407239019000001] 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. [ [http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200805210339.htm The Hindu News Update Service ] ] The soundtrack has been at the number one spot on the music charts for several consecutive weeks. [ [http://www.indiafm.com/features/2008/07/07/4057/index.html Top Ten albums of the week ] ]

Infobox Album | Name = Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
Type = Album
Artist = A.R.Rahman


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May 20, 2008 (CD release)
Genre = Feature film soundtrack
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Label =

T-Series
Producer = Aamir Khan Mansoor Khan | Reviews =
Last album = "Jodhaa Akbar"
(2008)
This album = "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na"
(2008)
Next album = ""
(2008)|

References

External links

* [http://www.jaanetu.com Official Website]
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