Jab Tak Hai Jaan(2012)
Jab Tak Hai Jaan is a 2012 Hindi romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. The story follows Samar, a bomb disposal expert in the Indian Army, who is haunted by a past love. Meera, a devout woman, made a deal with God to save Samar's life by sacrificing their relationship. Akira, a documentary filmmaker, discovers their story and tries to reunite them. The film was Yash Chopra's final directorial work and was released posthumously. It earned over ₹235 crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2012. The film is known for its music by A.R. Rahman and its scenic locations in London and Kashmir.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan is streaming on Netflix and Prime Video since 13 February 2013.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 13 February 2013
- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 2012
- Director
- Yash Chopra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 18m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Samar Anand is a bomb disposal expert who has survived 107 blasts. A young filmmaker, Akira Rai, follows him to make a documentary. She discovers his past love for Meera, a woman who made a deal with God to save his life. Now, Samar must confront his past and choose between his pain and his love.
“Love is a promise that lasts forever.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Aditya Chopra (7 films together), Yash Chopra & Aditya Chopra (7 films together), A. R. Rahman & Shahrukh Khan (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Yash Chopra (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Anil Mehta (5 films together), and Katrina Kaif & Aditya Chopra (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was Yash Chopra's final film as director before his death, and he dedicated it to his wife Pamela Chopra.
- Shah Rukh Khan performed many of his own stunts, including scenes where he runs toward live explosives.
- The song 'Saans' was filmed in Iceland, making it one of the first major Bollywood songs shot there.
- A. R. Rahman composed the music, marking his first and only collaboration with director Yash Chopra.
- The film's London premiere was held at the iconic Odeon Leicester Square, a venue for many big Bollywood premieres.
- Anushka Sharma's character, Akira, was originally written to be a documentary filmmaker from Japan.
- The bomb disposal suit worn by Shah Rukh Khan was a real, heavy suit used by the Indian Army.