Jugni (2016)
Director: Shefali Bhushan
Writers: Siddhant Behl, Shefali Bhushan
Stars: Sadhana Singh, Sugandha Garg, Anurita Jha
Strength: Interesting premise,
Weakness: Weak storyline, Weak performances
Runtime: 115 minutes
Rating: 1.5/5
Plot: A music producer is suffering from a creative limbo. In her attempt to revive her curious taste and ear for beats, she takes an impromptu trip to Punjab in search of rustic beats.
Review: A music producer from erstwhile Mumbai, Vibhavari (Sugandha Garg) embarks on a soul-searching journey. The film is romantic but not in the quintessential way. Its soul draws from romance but not in the sense that we understand. Quite early in the film, we get a hint of Vibhavari's empty life. Her trip to Punjab to find a folk singer named Bibi Saroop, plays a significant role in helping her character evolve. There is a clear lack of maturity in the film's writing. The lead characters are half-baked and their supposed love story is left to your imagination. While on one hand, you are compelled to appreciate the subtlety of the screenplay, it is infuriating to see the tempo run out by the final scene.
Jugni must have been a terrific thought on paper. Bubbling with fresh ideas, with the advantage of its novel perspective, it clearly had potential. But, the film is run down by its weak storyline. The musical romance that brings two people together from different worlds, who bond over music, falls flat when neither the performances nor its music soar high enough.
Shefali Bhushan does a novice's job at helming the project and uses music and beautiful locales to salvage the scene. Bulle Shah's lyrical verses come alive with Vishal Bhardwaj and AR Rahman's rendering. But even in the music department, it isn't path breaking.
Despite its freshness, the film fails to create an impact. It is hard to be affected by it due to its lack of depth.
Reviewed By Showbiz Desk
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