Jhankaar Beats(2003)
Jhankaar Beats is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language musical comedy film directed by Sujoy Ghosh in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Sanjay Suri, Rahul Bose, Juhi Chawla, Rinke Khanna, Riya Sen, and Shayan Munshi. The story follows two best friends and copywriters, Deep and Rishi, who have lost a local music contest called Jhankaar Beats for two consecutive years. They recruit a shy apprentice named Neel to form a band and compete again while navigating troubled marriages, a demanding boss, and a condom ad campaign. The film is notable for its witty dialogue, natural performances, and its heartfelt tribute to composer R.D. Burman. It received positive reviews for its fresh script and music by Vishal-Shekhar, winning three awards. The film was released in theaters on June 20, 2003, and is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLiv, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Plex, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Sujoy Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Two best friends and copywriters, Deep and Rishi, have lost the annual Jhankaar Beats music contest two years in a row. Determined to win this year, they recruit a shy apprentice named Neel to complete their band. But their personal lives are falling apart: Rishi's wife wants a divorce, Deep's wife is pregnant, and their boss is against their music. They must overcome these obstacles to chase their dream.
“Love, friendship, and the rhythm of life”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jhankaar Beats
Cast reunions in this film: Juhi Chawla & Sanjay Suri (3 films together), and Vijayendra Ghatge & Shashikala (2 films together).
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.