Jism(2003)
Jism (2003) is a Hindi erotic thriller directed by Amit Saxena and written by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Bipasha Basu and John Abraham in his debut role. Set in Pondicherry, the story follows Kabir, an alcoholic lawyer who begins a passionate affair with Sonia, the wife of a wealthy businessman. Their relationship leads to a murder plot driven by greed and desire. The film is inspired by the Hollywood classic Body Heat. Jism was a commercial hit, grossing ₹132.5 million. Bipasha Basu won the Bollywood Movie Award for Best Villain and the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. Shreya Ghoshal won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai'. The film is known for its bold content and helped establish Bipasha Basu as a sex symbol in Indian cinema. It was released on 17 January 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Kabir Lal is a poor alcoholic lawyer in Pondicherry. He meets Sonia Khanna, the beautiful wife of a millionaire. They begin a dangerous affair. Sonia convinces Kabir to murder her husband for the inheritance. Kabir agrees, but soon discovers that Sonia's love is a lie. He must face the consequences of his choices.
“Desire can be deadly”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jism
Cast reunions in this film: Pooja Bhatt & Mahesh Bhatt (12 films together), Vinay Pathak & Ranvir Shorey (10 films together), Gulshan Grover & Mahesh Bhatt (8 films together), Pooja Bhatt & Gulshan Grover (7 films together), Bipasha Basu & John Abraham (6 films together), and Bipasha Basu & Mahesh Bhatt (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'A Mouthful of Sky' before being changed to 'Jism'.
- Bipasha Basu's character was partly inspired by the classic femme fatale in Hollywood noir films.
- The movie's bold content led to it being given an 'A' certificate by Indian censors.
- Director Amit Saxena came from a background in advertising and music videos.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by M.M. Kreem, included the hit song 'Jaane Kyun'.
- It was one of the early films in a wave of erotic thrillers in Bollywood during the 2000s.
- John Abraham's character was written as a morally conflicted lawyer to add depth to the thriller.