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Jai Gangaajal(2016)

5.9/10
Hindi 149 minstheatrical

Jai Gangaajal is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by Prakash Jha. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as SP Abha Mathur, the first female Senior Superintendent of Police in Bankipur, Bihar. Manav Kaul plays the villainous MLA Babloo Pandey, while Prakash Jha himself appears as the corrupt Circle Inspector Bhola Nath Singh. The story follows Abha Mathur as she battles a corrupt political system and a brutal land-grabbing mafia. The film is a sequel to Jha's 2003 film Gangaajal and continues its exploration of police corruption and vigilante justice. Jai Gangaajal received mixed reviews but was praised for Chopra's performance and Jha's acting debut. The film was released on March 4, 2016, and is available on streaming platforms.

Director:Prakash Jha
Filmed In:Bhopal, India

Jai Gangaajal is streaming on Prime Video.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Theatrical Release
4 March 2016
Director
Prakash Jha
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 29m
Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

SP Abha Mathur arrives in Bankipur as the first female police chief. She finds the town ruled by a corrupt MLA and his violent brother. The police are on their payroll. When a young girl is raped and murdered, the villagers take up arms. Abha must choose between following the law and delivering justice.

One woman. One war. No rules.

Film Details

5.9Rating
149Minutes
Hindi Language
UACertificate
Release Date4 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InBhopal, India

Parental Guide

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

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jai Gangaajal

Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Jha & Sachin K Krishn (4 films together), and Salim-Sulaiman & Sachin K Krishn (2 films together).

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