Joggers Park(2003)
Joggers Park is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Anant Balani and written by Subhash Ghai. It stars Victor Banerjee as a retired judge and Perizaad Zorabian as a young woman. The story follows their unlikely friendship and romance that blossoms during daily walks in a Mumbai park. The film explores the emotional isolation of old age and society's disapproval of age-gap relationships. It was praised for its sensitive handling of mature themes and the strong performances of its lead actors. The film was released in India in 2003 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Anant Balani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A retired judge named Jyotin Chatterjee feels invisible after his wife's death and his retirement. He finds a new purpose when he meets Jenny, a young woman who shares his love for morning walks. Their friendship deepens into love, but their 35-year age gap creates conflict with their families and society.
“Love has no age limit.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely in Kolkata, capturing the city's parks and old neighborhoods.
- Director Anant Balani passed away before the film's release, making it his final work.
- Victor Banerjee, who played the retired judge, was praised for his subtle performance in a rare Hindi film role.
- The movie's title refers to a real jogging park in Kolkata, which serves as a key meeting spot in the story.
- It was produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, known for offbeat films in the early 2000s.
- The soundtrack featured music by Anand Raj Anand, including a popular song sung by Alka Yagnik.
- Despite its modest box office, the film gained a following for its gentle take on aging and new beginnings.