Jab Harry Met Sejal(2017)
Jab Harry Met Sejal is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. It stars Shah Rukh Khan as Harinder 'Harry' Singh Nehra and Anushka Sharma as Sejal Zaveri. The story follows a cynical tour guide in Europe who is forced to help a talkative Gujarati woman search for her lost engagement ring. Their journey across Europe leads to unexpected romance and self-discovery. The film is noted for its scenic European locations, strong lead performances, and a popular soundtrack composed by Pritam. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office success overseas. The film was released on 4 August 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 4 August 2017
- Director
- Imtiaz Ali
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A lonely tour guide named Harry is stuck in a rut. A bubbly woman named Sejal loses her engagement ring on a European trip. She refuses to go home without it. She convinces a reluctant Harry to help her search. Their journey across Europe forces them to confront their fears and their feelings.
“What you seek is seeking you.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jab Harry Met Sejal
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Anushka Sharma (4 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), Imtiaz Ali & Pritam Chakraborty (3 films together), Evelyn Sharma & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together), and Anushka Sharma & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was changed from 'The Ring' to 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' to reference the classic Hollywood romance 'When Harry Met Sally'.
- Anushka Sharma's character Sejal was originally written as a Gujarati woman, which influenced her wardrobe and accent in the film.
- Several scenes were shot in real locations across Europe, including Prague, Amsterdam, and Budapest, without using sets.
- The song 'Safar' was filmed in a single continuous shot, which required precise coordination between the actors and camera crew.
- This was the first time Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma worked with director Imtiaz Ali, known for his travel-themed romantic dramas.
- The film underperformed at the box office, making it one of Shah Rukh Khan's lowest-grossing leading roles in recent years.
- A special behind-the-scenes documentary titled 'The Making of Jab Harry Met Sejal' was released online by the production team.
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