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Jaanoo(1985)

5.0/10
Hindi•145 mins•theatrical•

Jaanoo (1985) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Jainendra Jain. The film features Khushboo, Saeed Jaffrey and Sulabha Deshpande. With a rating of 5.0/10 from 1985.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
30 October 1985
Director
Jainendra Jain
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

A rich man's daughter falls in love with a man who fixes TVs. Her father is furious because he thinks the repairman is not good enough for her.

“Love defies wealth in a forbidden romance.”

Film Details

5.0Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date30 October 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleJaanoo

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityclass
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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KhushbooBittu
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#2
Kushboo, Actor in Jaanoo
KushbooActor
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Rati Agnihotri, Actor in Jaanoo
Rati AgnihotriActor
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Jackie Shroff, Actor in Jaanoo
Jackie ShroffActor
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Saeed Jaffrey, Actor in Jaanoo
Saeed JaffreyShastri
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Sulabha DeshpandeShantatai
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Anupam Kher, Actor in Jaanoo
Anupam KherMr. Mathur
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Beena BanerjeeDr. Prabha
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Iftekhar, Actor in Jaanoo
IftekharDr. Prabha's senior
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Jainendra JainDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Jaanoo

Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Beena Banerjee (10 films together), Anupam Kher & Saeed Jaffrey (9 films together), Anupam Kher & Rati Agnihotri (6 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Iftekhar (6 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Saeed Jaffrey (5 films together).

Jackie Shroff
Jackie ShroffActor
23rd time
Anupam Kher
Anupam KherActor
Jackie Shroff × Anupam Kher — 23 films together →
Anupam Kher
Anupam KherActor
10th time
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Beena BanerjeeActor
Anupam Kher × Beena Banerjee — 10 films together →
Anupam Kher
Anupam KherActor
9th time
Saeed Jaffrey
Saeed JaffreyActor
Anupam Kher × Saeed Jaffrey — 9 films together →
Anupam Kher
Anupam KherActor
6th time
Rati Agnihotri
Rati AgnihotriActor
Anupam Kher × Rati Agnihotri — 6 films together →
Rati Agnihotri
Rati AgnihotriActor
6th time
Iftekhar
IftekharActor
Rati Agnihotri × Iftekhar — 6 films together →
Jackie Shroff
Jackie ShroffActor
5th time
Saeed Jaffrey
Saeed JaffreyActor
Jackie Shroff × Saeed Jaffrey — 5 films together →
Rati Agnihotri
Rati AgnihotriActor
3rd time
Saeed Jaffrey
Saeed JaffreyActor
Rati Agnihotri × Saeed Jaffrey — 3 films together →
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Beena BanerjeeActor
3rd time
Saeed Jaffrey
Saeed JaffreyActor
Beena Banerjee × Saeed Jaffrey — 3 films together →
Jackie Shroff
Jackie ShroffActor
2nd time
Rati Agnihotri
Rati AgnihotriActor
Jackie Shroff × Rati Agnihotri — 2 films together →
Jackie Shroff
Jackie ShroffActor
2nd time
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Beena BanerjeeActor
Jackie Shroff × Beena Banerjee — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Jaanu' but was changed to 'Jaanoo' to avoid confusion with another film.
  • It was the only film directed by Jainendra Jain, who was primarily known as a lyricist and writer.
  • The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was at the peak of his popularity in the 1980s.
  • Actress Padmini Kolhapure, who played the lead, was a major star but the film was not a commercial success.
  • The plot revolves around a class divide, a common theme in 1980s Hindi cinema.
  • Some promotional material highlighted the conflict between traditional family values and modern love.
  • The film's release coincided with a period of many romantic dramas featuring similar social obstacles.

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