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Junooniyat(2016)

4.1/10
Hindi129 minstheatrical

Junooniyat is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. It stars Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam in lead roles, with Gulshan Devaiah, Poonam Kaur, and Hrishitaa Bhatt in supporting roles. The story follows Captain Jahan Bakshi, an army officer stationed in Kashmir, who falls in love with Suhani Kapoor after rescuing her from a restricted area. Their relationship faces opposition from Suhani's father, who fears Jahan's military career could leave her widowed. The film was produced by Bhushan Kumar under the T-Series banner and features cinematography by Attar Singh Saini. It was released worldwide on 24 June 2016 and grossed approximately ₹41 million at the box office.

Filmed In:Jammu and Kashmir, India
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
24 June 2016
Director
Vivek Agnihotri
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 9m
Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

Captain Jahan Bakshi, a passionate army officer, rescues a free-spirited girl named Suhani from a restricted area. They fall in love, but Suhani's father forces Jahan to choose between the army and his daughter. A misunderstanding drives Suhani away, and she is about to marry another man. Can Jahan win her back before it's too late?

Love is an obsession.

Film Details

4.1Rating
129Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 June 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asลุ่มหลงรักเอย
Filmed InJammu and Kashmir, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
loveidentityfamilysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Junooniyat

Cast reunions in this film: Ankit Tiwari & Jeet Gannguli (3 films together), Yami Gautam & Pulkit Samrat (2 films together), and Himesh Reshammiya & Meet Bros Anjjan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Junooniyat - The Madness of Love' but was shortened for release.
  • Director Vivek Agnihotri said the story was inspired by real-life army love stories he heard.
  • Lead actor Pulkit Samrat performed many of his own action stunts without a body double.
  • The song 'Khuda Bhi' was filmed in the cold desert region of Ladakh at high altitude.
  • The film's release was delayed multiple times before finally coming out in 2016.
  • It was one of the last films to feature actress Yami Gautam before her major commercial success.
  • The movie received mixed reviews but was noted for its scenic outdoor cinematography.

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