Jawaani Jaaneman(2020)- Review
Jawaani Jaaneman is comedy-drama film revolving around Jaswinder Singh (Saif Ali Khan) or better known as Jazz.
Jawaani Jaaneman is comedy-drama film revolving around Jaswinder Singh (Saif Ali Khan) or better known as Jazz. Jazz employs a free going and carefree attitude, and works with his brother (Kumud Mishra) as a property broker in and around London. Jazz is not too big on serious relationships and avoids commitments whenever he can. At night he parties with his close friend Rocky (Chunky Pandey), the pair maybe getting old but their spirits still remain youthful and continue to live the lifestyle they have been accustomed to, into their 40’s. Jazz is disinterested in having a traditional ‘Indian family-life’, and has a slew of one-night stands. Little did he know on one of the several rendezvous with women, he has fathered a child (Alaya Furniturewala), the existence of whom he learns after almost two decades when she comes to London looking to get acquainted with him. Jazz, being in his 40’s is barely able to keep up with his womanizer-carefree lifestyle, is dreading the advent of a new problem he finds himself in with a young daughter coming in his life which he didn’t know existed, and to make matters worse, is pregnant. In the coming months Jazz tries to juggle between taking care of his daughter, to keep her as a secret to his family, continue living his lifestyle and on top of that being in the middle of an important multi-million pound deal. Jazz trying to manage it all gets into funny and hilarious situations and in the way somehow finds himself.
The story seems quite straightforward and seems to remind the viewer of similar types of sit-com/rom-com’s of Hollywood, but it is quite unique as it is able to connect with viewer with multiple Indian twists’ to the age old story. The screenplay seems to be well written with the story slowly moving and pacing when needed. Cinematography and location setting is spot on with accurate display, as is to be showcased with the story.
Saif Ali Khan brings a unique style to the character which may not have been there if any other was casted. Alaya Furniturewala debuts with part of Tia & acts it out in fine fashion, but may seem a bit shallow at times, possibly owing to her lack of experience. The movie has an expansive soundtrack, of course in line with Indian movies, but on occasion its inclusion may seem unnecessary. Tabu’s entry in the later stages as Ananya, Tia’s mother may not sit well with all viewers because of the strange nature of the character.
In conclusion Jawaani Jaaneman makes for an interesting and certainly funny watch, with a few emotional situations now and then. It is surely one of the more logical Indian comedies and would not disappoint viewers of any age.
Acting- 8.5
Casting- 9
Cinematography- 8.5
Dialogue- 7
Directing- 8
Editing & Effects- 7.5
Sound & Music- 7.5
Story- 9
Storytelling- 9
Rating- 8.5
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