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Jhankaar Beats(2003)

7.2/10
Hindi144 mins

Jhankaar Beats (2003) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Starring Sujoy Ghosh, Shayan Munshi and Vijayendra Ghatge. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Jhankaar Beats stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2003.

Director:Sujoy Ghosh
Mood:
upliftingfunnyemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
SonyLiv, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 2003
Director
Sujoy Ghosh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

Two best friends who love music are getting ready for a big contest. One deals with a busy job and family, while the other is struggling in his marriage. When a new guitarist joins them at work, the three friends try to balance their personal problems with their shared dream of winning.

Three friends chase their dreams through music and mayhem.

Film Details

7.2Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleJhankaar Beats
Also Known Asझंकार बीट्स

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
upliftingfunnyemotional
Themes
friendshiplovefamilyidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a nod to the popular 1990s music show 'Jhankaar' on Doordarshan, which featured similar music competitions.
  • Sujoy Ghosh made his directorial debut with this film, which was produced on a modest budget of around ₹2 crore.
  • Actor Rahul Bose, who plays Deep, learned to play the guitar specifically for his role in the movie.
  • The song 'Tu Aashiqui Hai' from the film became a sleeper hit and is still remembered for its soulful composition by Vishal-Shekhar.
  • Juhi Chawla made a special appearance in a cameo role, marking one of her few film appearances during that period.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Mumbai, with key scenes filmed at actual advertising agencies to add authenticity.
  • Despite positive reviews, the film had a limited theatrical release and later gained a cult following through television and home video.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Jhankaar Beats

Frequently Asked Questions