Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)

Two best friends being convinced that they are not in love search for each other's love.

Director:

Abbas Tyrewala

Writer:

Abbas Tyrewala

Stars:

Imran Khan, Genelia D'Souza, Manjari Phadnis

6 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Imran Khan	...	Jai Singh Rathore
Genelia D'Souza	...	Aditi Mahant (as Genelia)
Manjari Phadnis	...	Meghna (as Manjari)
Ayaz Khan	...	Sushant Modi
Karan Makhija	...	Rotlu
Sugandha Garg	...	Shaleen
Nirav Mehta	...	Jiggy
Alishka Varde	...	Bombs
Renuka Kunzru	...	Mala
Prateik	...	Amit (as Pratiek Babbar)
Anuradha Patel	...	Pumpkin (as Anooradha Patel)
Jayant Kripalani	...	Peachy (as Jayant Kriplani)
Ratna Pathak	...	Savitri (as Ratna Pathak Shah)
Padam Bhola	...	Vivek
Shakun Batra	...	Nilesh

Storyline

While on the way to the airport, Mala, who Jignesh Patel believes is going to be his future girlfriend, must listen to the romantic overtures of a group who are obsessed with the popular number 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' from the movie 'Aa Gale Lag Jaa'. The story is about Jai Singh Rathore and Aditi Wadia, two friends who are so close that the Wadias decide to get them married. But both disagree, and decide to seek soul mates for each other. With Aditi's help, Jai meets Meghna, and both fall in love with each other. Jai is introduced to her parents, who also approve of him. Aditi's is then introduced to Sushant Modi, who instantly finds approval, even with her reclusive brother, Amit. Mala anxiously awaits the climax as the story unfolds with many twists and turns.

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Plot Keywords:

girlfriend | best friend | airport | young love | rat | 

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Taglines:

So when do you know it's love?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Aamir Khan Production [in]

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

4 July 2008 (India)

Also Known As:

Du liebst mich, du liebst mich nicht - Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

Box Office

Budget:

INR 100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£27,838 (UK) (11 July 2008)

Gross:

$600,922 (USA) (1 August 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aamir Khan Productions, PVR Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

155 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last shot of the film is on the airport of the arriving crowd. In the shot a man with a big beard is seen sleeping, holding a board in his hand saying "Mr. Godot". This is a reference to Samuel Beckett's famous play "Waiting For Godot" in which "Godot" never arrives.

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Goofs

In the second chorus of "Pappu Can't Dance," Imran Khan is supposed to appear to be lip syncing the chorus, but he starts lip syncing too late and only "sings" the second half of the the line.

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Connections

Referenced in Peepli (Live) (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai"
Performed by Runa Rizvi
Composed by A.R. Rahman
Lyrics by Abbas Tyrewala

User Reviews

Riding High with Imran Khan!!!!!

Some guys make a movie that looks like a bomb but splashes on screen like just another pebble in the water, but jaane tu yaa jaane naa is definitely not that type of movie. Its a movie everyone can connect with but cant predict at the same time, totally down-to-earth yet entertaining. There's been a lot of expectations from the movie as everyone was wondering if aamir khan the producer could deliver another movie of the kind after a spectacular feature presentation called Taare Zameen Par.

What seemed really likable to me was the unique story telling experience where you get the feeling that you are listening to your own friends telling you a story. Its difficult to retell it without the help of these friends who blended so well with the story. The complex nature of the relation between a boy and a girl, their bonding, separation and other aspects of the story sound like a typical love movie but there is freshness in this approach. All characters fall in place and don't seem to dominate each other. The dialogues are very memorable...my personal favorite is about the "Violent Streak"

Ratna Pathak who plays the protective mom and Naseerudin Shah who plays the royal father have taken funny scenes to the best possible level.

Ginelia looked convincing in her role but she needs to work on her voice a bit. She has her shining moments and delivers well.

Finally this movie was about Imran khan and like its ending the best part is reserved for him. He is bound to become the next chocolaty hero after this movie but its a long journey for him right now which he has started with a big leap. His simple next door boy looks combined with good comic timing and right kind of acting will win him a lot of fans.

This movie is good to watch with friends preferably college friends because it brings out a lot of shared fun moments one has had in the past. Please don't miss it or you will be sorry. Thanks Aamir Khan for making this movie!!