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Ok Jaanu(2017)

5.6/10
Hindi138 mins

Ok Jaanu is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Shaad Ali. The film stars Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2015 Tamil film O Kadhal Kanmani, written by Mani Ratnam. The story follows Adi, an architect, and Tara, a game designer, who meet in Mumbai and begin a casual relationship. Their careers pull them in different directions, forcing them to choose between love and ambition. The film was noted for its modern take on relationships and its soulful music composed by A.R. Rahman. It released on 13 January 2017 and received mixed reviews from critics.

Director:Shaad Ali
Filmed In:Mumbai, India
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
13 January 2017
Director
Shaad Ali
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Adi is a young architect with big dreams. Tara is a game designer who values her freedom. They meet in Mumbai and start a no-strings-attached romance. But when their careers pull them apart, they must decide if love is worth the risk.

Love is worth every risk

Film Details

5.6Rating
138Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 January 2017
Also Known AsOK Darling · Ok Jannu · Ok Janu · ลิขิตรักตามใจเธอ
Filmed InMumbai, India

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveambitionidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • Ok Jaanu is a Hindi remake of the Tamil film Ok Kanmani, both directed by Mani Ratnam, with Shaad Ali directing this version.
  • The film's music was composed by A.R. Rahman, who also scored the original Tamil version.
  • Lead actor Aditya Roy Kapur learned to play the piano for his role as a video game designer.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in real Mumbai apartments to show the city's fast-paced life.
  • The film did not perform well at the box office, earning less than its production budget.
  • It was one of the early Bollywood films to show a live-in relationship without heavy drama.
  • Mani Ratnam co-wrote the Hindi dialogue to keep the story close to his original vision.

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