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JNU: Jahangir National University(2024)

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Hindi150 mins

JNU: Jahangir National University (2024) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Vinay Sharma. Starring Kunj Anand, Umar Sharif and Sidharth Bhardwaj.

Director:Vinay Sharma
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 June 2024
Director
Vinay Sharma
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m

Storyline

A student from a small town becomes frustrated with the political activities of some classmates he sees as anti-national. He decides to speak out and challenge their views at the university.

One student's stand against campus unrest.

Film Details

Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 June 2024

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Kunj AnandActor
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Umar SharifActor
#3
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Sidharth BhardwajActor
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Ashok BeniwalActor
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Vinay SharmaDirector

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Trivia

  • The film's title is a fictional university name, not directly referencing the real Jawaharlal Nehru University.
  • It was shot in a tight schedule of under 30 days, primarily in Bhopal and Mumbai.
  • Lead actor Utkarsh Sharma is the real-life son of the film's director, Vinay Sharma.
  • The film faced criticism and protests from some student groups before its release for its perceived political stance.
  • It was released alongside a major Bollywood film, 'Munjya,' which dominated box office attention.
  • The screenplay incorporates real-life debates about nationalism often heard on Indian news channels.
  • Promotional interviews highlighted the director's aim to show a perspective he felt was missing from mainstream cinema.

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