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

Top Rated Indian Movies #149 | 6 wins & 10 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:

best friend | girlfriend | airport | flashback | diner | 

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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 [India]

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:

$205,203 (USA) (4 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

Apart from the two versions of the title song, the line "Jaane tu ya jaane na' (which means: do you know or do you not) was also used several times in the song "Tu Bole Main Boloon" and once in the song "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi".

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Goofs

The two Rathor brothers refer to the Police Hawaldar as Guytonde, while Inspector Waghmare, refers to him as Shinde.

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Quotes

Aditi Mahant: We used to spend so much time together because we wanted to be with each other, because we were happy together! It is not a duty or an obligation that you should spend time with me. So please, don't ashame me by saying sorry.

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Connections

References Casino Royale (2006)

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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

Mein Bhi Jaanu Tu Bhi Jaane

I knew her from really long, we were best of friends for all these years. People talked about both of us as a pair but we didn't care for them and went along as the best buddies. A boy and a girl both "Friends forever"! Does this really exist?

Before watching the movie I was well aware of the very fact that two protagonists of the movie can't be friends forever, I just wanted to see their interception of this fact. It's official that Jai and Aditi are now the new heartthrob for the Youngistaan, a refreshing movie having blend of "Socha Na Tha" and "Dil Chahta Hai" and does the same magic. It also reminds me the story telling plot of "Chalte Chalte" where the story is being done by the friends! Story goes along smoothly with no unexpected twist and turn and ends on a happy note.

Both Imran and Genelia have done justice to their roles and with lack of acting skills they were able to show the immaturity and confusion these two characters should have. Other characters also played their roles convincingly. Paresh Rawal is refreshing in his new role (I am fed up of seeing him playing type casted roles in Priyadarshan flicks). Comic timing is the life of movie which makes it watchable. Even with the cameo of Arbaaz and Sohail makes it hilarious especially at the end of movie. The small bits and pieces of such well crafted scenes make this movie a fun to watch .The idea of three conditions to be fulfilled before becoming a Man of Ranjhore's Rathod is hilarious.

The life of movie is the music, the tunes let you stand on your feet and move your body with the characters, brilliant cinematography which also tells you it doesn't take an abroad trip to shoot an eye catching song. The pace at which the movie runs will always keep you on your seat just like the character (well written) in the movie that the story is being told. The girl Mala (The airhostess girl friend) does an amazing job to show her emotions and involvement in the story just as the audience would do while watching movie. This shows and confirms that it's up to the story teller to let you involve or get you of your seat the very next minute (Great story telling by the writer and director Abbas Tyrewala) . Nasir and Ratna's pair steals the show whenever they come on screen, again reminds me one of most popular pair on silver screen Ashok Sharaf and Priya Tendulkar (in Hum Panch). All in all it's highly recommended to those who like good music along with soft romantic movie. At the end,

Question: Which movie did I see? Answer: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Meghna's Answer: On a silver screen Romeo and Juliet playing "Comedy of Errors"!!