Jaane Tu … Ya Jaane Na (translation: Whether you know… or not) is a 2008 Hindi-language film written and directed by Abbas Tyrewala. The film stars Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza in pivotal roles. Produced by Aamir Khan and Mansoor Khan, it marks the debut of Imran Khan (Aamir Khan’s nephew) as an actor, and Abbas Tyrewala as a director, and re-appearance of Genelia in Bollywood. Released on July 4, 2008, the film has received favorable reviews, going on to enjoy quite a successful run at the box office.
Release
The film was released on July 4, 2008. The premiere of the film was held at the PVR Cinemas in Goregaon, Mumbai where many Bollywood stars were present. The film was released with 473 prints worldwide, which includes 282 analog prints, 81 digital screens and 110 prints overseas. In its second week, the number of shows at multiplexes were increased while 100 more centers were opened.
Reception
Box office
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na was an early success, with 80% or more in morning shows and 100% by the noon shows across India. The reports are very good and the film is expected to enjoy a strong run for few days to come. Monday usually witnesses a drop in business for films, but Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na had strong showings on Monday [75%], Tuesday [70%] and Wednesday [60%+]. The first week all-India nett was Rs. 20.01 crore with an average of Rs. 6,56,524 per print. For the second week, the number of shows were increased and it started the week grossing almost 100% at several screens. The film grossed 17.50 crore in its second week, taking its total to 37.50 crore.Its 5 week total is approximately 52.96 crores.
Critical Reception
The movie got positive responses from the critics as well. Raja Sen of Rediff gave it a 4 out of 5, “a rock-solid ensemble cast that is mouthwateringly perfect”. Movie Talkies has given it 4 stars, “the coolest, warmest, hippest and funniest musical romantic comedy in years has arrived, and a new Khan is born.” Glamsham gave it another 4 out of 5, “another fruitful outing for Aamir Khan. This man certainly knows what he is doing.” Planet Bollywood gave it 4 stars, “a fresh breezy entertainer which undoubtedly is the best the year has seen so far.” AOL India reviewer Noyon Jyoti Parasara gave it 3.5 out of 5 and said, “Jaane Tu… weaves in a lot of emotions right from friendship, love to insecurity. Every character is shown to have a definite backing. Which means a very good job by the writer.” Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave it 3.5 stars, “a breezy
Cast
- Imran Khan … Jai Singh Rathore (‘Rats’)
- Genelia D’Souza … Aditi (‘Meow’)
- Karan Makhija … Ravindran (‘Rothlu’)
- Nirav Mehta … Jignesh Patel (‘Jiggy’)
- Alishka Varde … Sandhya (‘Bombs’), Rothlu’s girlfriend
- Sugandha Garg … Shaleen (Shali)
- Prateik Babbar … Amit Mahant, Aditi’s brother (Cameo)
- Renuka Kunzru … Mala, Jiggy’s girlfriend
- Manjari Phadnis … Meghna, Jai’s girlfriend (Cameo)
- Ayaz Khan … Sushant Modi, Aditi’s fiancé
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