Jagga Jasoos



Director & Writer: Anurag Basu
Producer: Anurag Basu, Ranbir Kapoor & Siddharth Roy Kapoor.
Cast: Karina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor, Saswata Chatterjee & Saurabh Shukla.
Duration: 162 Minutes

The much waited musical “Jasoos aka Jagga” has finally arrived on silver screen. Anurag Basu to his credit has taken a simple concept of reuniting with a loved one, coupled this with music and weaved this magnanimous film which travels across various times, geographical & emotional zones.

The story is of a stammering young boy Jagga (Ranbir Kapoor) who is in search of his estranged guardian (Saswata Chaterjee). God compensates Jagga with special inquisitive skills for his lack of speech and that sets him on a journey in search of his guardian/father.

Anurag Basu has used many historical references like Purulia Arms drop, Netaji movement and used them cleverly in making these 162 minutes, worth a watch. Amidst all this the movie also sends out a subtle message on illegal arms trade and its repercussions.

Talking of performances, Ranbir solely shouldered the movie with his amazing performance. He has yet again proved his mark making sure audience doesn’t drop an eye. His performance often rewinds to snippets from Raj Kapoor’s- Mera Naam Joker & Tintin. Katrina Kaif played her part well as a quirky journalist, also adding the glamour quotient to the movie. It would be unfair not mentioning Saswata Chatterjee’s brilliant performance in a limited role he has.

Talking of technicalities Pritam stands rock solid for the movie with his music, not only confined to some amazing songs but also providing the musical base that serves for Jaggas speech platform. Worth mentioning Ravi Varman camera skills, that beautifully captures places Darjeeling, Morocco, South Africa & Thailand.

The only let down for the movie has been its pace, which falls short in some parts of the narration.  The bottom line is Jagga Jasoos is a movie made by some super talented people with utmost novelty and backed by some fine performances.

Watch till the end for the Surprise

My Rating: 3.5/5

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