Janasheen(2003)
Janasheen is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language romantic action thriller film directed by Feroz Khan. The film stars Feroz Khan, Fardeen Khan, and Celina Jaitly in her debut role. The story follows Lucky Kapoor, a carefree Australian youth who inherits his father's business after a suspicious death. A powerful businessman named Saba Karim Shah wants Lucky as his heir and will stop at nothing to get him. The film is notable for its stylish presentation and was partly shot in Afghanistan. Feroz Khan won the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for his portrayal of Shah. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its visual appeal and soundtrack.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
Lucky Kapoor lives a carefree life in Australia and wants nothing to do with his father's business in India. When his father is killed in a suspicious accident, Lucky must return home. A powerful businessman named Saba Karim Shah wants Lucky to become his heir. But Lucky refuses to be controlled. He must uncover the truth about his father's death and fight for his freedom.
“The heir must choose his own path”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Janasheen
Cast reunions in this film: Fardeen Khan & Feroz Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Janasheen' was inspired by a Persian word meaning 'life lover' or 'one who loves life'.
- Feroz Khan not only directed and starred in the film but also designed the costumes for the lead actors.
- The movie was shot in multiple countries including Australia, India, and Switzerland, which was unusual for Bollywood at the time.
- Fardeen Khan, who played the lead, performed his own stunts in several action sequences without a body double.
- The soundtrack featured a remix of the classic song 'Aap Jaisa Koi' from the 1980 film 'Qurbani', also directed by Feroz Khan.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was noted for its stylish visuals and high production values compared to other 2003 releases.
- Celina Jaitly made her Bollywood debut with this film after winning the Miss India Universe title in 2001.