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{{About|2023 Punjabi-language film|2019 Telugu-language film|Jodi (2019 film)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Jodi
| image = Jodi film trailer poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Trailer poster
| director = [[Amberdeep Singh]]
| producer = {{ubl|[[Karaj Gill]]|Daljit Thind}}
| writer = Amberdeep Singh
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on = 
| starring = {{ubl|[[Diljit Dosanjh]]|[[Nimrat Khaira]]}}
| narrator =
| music = [[Tru Skool]]
| cinematography = Sandeep Patil
| editing = Manish More
| studio = {{ubl|Rhythm Boyz Entertainment|Thind Motion Films}}
| distributor = Rhythm Boyz
| released = {{Film date|2023|05|05|df=y}}
| runtime = 139 minutes<ref>{{cite web|title=Jodi|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/jodi-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdeynzi2|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=4 May 2023|archive-date=4 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504165734/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/jodi-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdeynzi2|url-status=live}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Punjabi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Jodi''''' ({{IPA|pa|d͡ʒoːɽiː|pron}}) is an Indian [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]-language romantic-comedy [[historical drama|period]] film written and directed by [[Amberdeep Singh]]. It is co-produced by [[Karaj Gill]] under Rhythm Boyz Entertainment and Daljit Thind under Thind Motion Films. The film stars Dosanjh and [[Nimrat Khaira]].

Dosanjh started working on music of the film in August 2019, and its filming began on 5 October 2019. The film was scheduled to be released on 26 June 2020 but it was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=Post>{{Cite news|title=Punjabi film producers won't go digital, not yet|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/features/punjab-wont-go-digital-not-yet-89285|date=24 May 2020|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en|access-date=31 May 2020|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609050626/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/features/punjab-wont-go-digital-not-yet-89285|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was scheduled for release on 24 June 2021,<ref>{{cite news |title=Diljit Dosanjh film Jodi to release in 2021 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/diljit-dosanjh-starrer-jodi-to-release-in-2021-7126583/ |access-date=13 February 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=31 December 2020 |language=en |archive-date=24 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124062849/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/diljit-dosanjh-starrer-jodi-to-release-in-2021-7126583/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khira's 'Jodi' to release on June 24th|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-and-nimrat-khiras-jodi-to-release-on-june-24th/articleshow/81324480.cms|access-date=4 March 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|date=4 March 2021|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308112152/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-and-nimrat-khiras-jodi-to-release-on-june-24th/articleshow/81324480.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> but was postponed again due to COVID-19. It was finally released on 5 May 2023.<ref name="rel:ptc" />

== Cast ==
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Amar Singh Sitaara
* [[Nimrat Khaira]] as Kamaljot
* Hardeep Gill as Ustaad
* Harsimran as Joshila
* Drishtii Garewal as Neelam Komal
* Ravinder Mand as Bhola

== Production ==
[[File:Nimrat Khaira 2020.jpg|upright|thumb|''Jodi'' is [[Nimrat Khaira]]'s (''pictured 2020'') second collaboration with [[Amberdeep Singh]] and Rhythm Boyz, after ''[[Lahoriye]]''.|alt=Nimrat Khaira smiling.]]
===Development===
[[Amberdeep Singh]] started working on ''Jodi'' in 2011, and was announced by him in December 2018. Singh and [[Gurpreet Singh Palheri]] developed the film and joined Rhythm Boyz Entertainment to produce. [[Karaj Gill]] in an interview disclosed that the film was discussed every time before their another films.<ref>{{Citation|title=Karaj Gill {{!}} Pritpal Siyan {{!}} Episode 2 {{!}} Part 1 {{!}} Amiran World| date=9 October 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAHhiC8Cu6w|language=en|access-date=26 October 2019|archive-date=3 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103133624/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAHhiC8Cu6w&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}<br />{{Citation|title=Karaj Gill {{!}} Pritpal Siyan {{!}} Episode 2 {{!}}Part 2{{!}} Amiran World| date=24 October 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ueJUv3OFM|language=en|access-date=26 October 2019|archive-date=9 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109012011/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ueJUv3OFM&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 January 2019, [[Diljit Dosanjh]] was confirmed as a lead actor.<ref name=":1" /> Dosanjh started working on music of the film in August 2019. Also, he disclosed that [[Amrinder Gill]] is a producer, but he would not be seen on the screen for this film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vashist |first1=Neha |title=Exclusive! Diljit Dosanjh spills some beans on his debut Punjabi production 'Jodi' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/exclusive-diljit-dosanjh-spills-some-beans-on-his-debut-punjabi-production-jodi/articleshow/70394471.cms |access-date=12 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=26 July 2019 |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810124054/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/exclusive-diljit-dosanjh-spills-some-beans-on-his-debut-punjabi-production-jodi/articleshow/70394471.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] of the film was scheduled to begin in September–October,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjhs-debut-punjabi-production-jodi-goes-on-the-floor/articleshow/71424248.cms|title=Diljit Dosanjh's debut Punjabi production 'Jodi' goes on the floor?|date=3 October 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=5 October 2019|archive-date=7 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107061130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjhs-debut-punjabi-production-jodi-goes-on-the-floor/articleshow/71424248.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> and finally began on 5 October 2019, where Sandeep Patil served as [[cinematographer]]. First schedule of the filming was completed on 29 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/life-style/diljit-dosanjh-nimrat-khaira-share-behind-the-scene-stills-from-jodi-sets/868323.html|title=Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira share behind-the-scene stills from 'Jodi' sets|date=30 November 2019|work=The Tribune|access-date=30 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/punjabi-movies-to-look-forward-to-in-2020/jodi-diljit-dosanjh-and-nimrat-khaira-wrap-up-the-first-shooting-schedule-of-the-movie/photostory/72327496.cms|title=Jodi: Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira wrap up the first shooting schedule of the movie - Punjabi movies to look forward to in 2020|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=29 December 2019|archive-date=13 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413122322/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/punjabi-movies-to-look-forward-to-in-2020/jodi-diljit-dosanjh-and-nimrat-khaira-wrap-up-the-first-shooting-schedule-of-the-movie/photostory/72327496.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Nimrat Khaira]] was confirmed as a lead actress.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/punjabi-movies-to-look-forward-to-in-2020/jodi-diljit-dosanjh-starts-shooting-his-next-punjabi-movie/photostory/71461980.cms|title=Jodi: Diljit Dosanjh starts shooting his next Punjabi movie|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-date=19 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119195142/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/punjabi-movies-to-look-forward-to-in-2020/jodi-diljit-dosanjh-starts-shooting-his-next-punjabi-movie/photostory/71461980.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> Drishti Grewal was also confirmed as the part of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/exclusive-drishtii-grewal-to-be-a-part-of-diljit-dosanjhs-jodi/|title=Exclusive! Drishtii Garewal To Be A Part Of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Jodi'|last=Kapoor|first=Diksha|date=24 October 2019|website=[[PTC Punjabi]]|language=en-US|access-date=26 October 2019|archive-date=26 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026113652/https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/exclusive-drishtii-grewal-to-be-a-part-of-diljit-dosanjhs-jodi/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack of the film contains 15 songs composed and produced by [[Tru Skool]], with a bonus single produced by Gurmeet Singh. The lyrics are penned by [[Happy Raikoti]], Raj Ranjodh, Veet Baljit, Harmanjeet and many more. The music is of the Panjabi folk genre, featuring genre specific instrumentation all recorded live in Derby, England. Musical pieces also composed and directed by Tru Skool.

{{Track listing
| headline = Tracklisting (order of release, complete tracklisting yet TBA)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title_width = 20%
| title1 = Jigra Te Laija Gabrua
| extra1 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Nimrat Khaira]]
| lyrics1 = Raj Ranjodh
| music1 = Tru Skool
| length1 = 2:54
| title2 = Takue Chalaon Ni Main Janda
| extra2 = Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics2 = [[Happy Raikoti]]
| music2 = Tru Skool
| length2 = 4:32
| title3 = Jodi Teri Meri
| extra3 = Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics3 = Raj Ranjodh
| music3 = Tru Skool
| length3 = 4:15
| title4 = Chan Wargi
| extra4 = Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics4 = Happy Raikoti
| music4 = Tru Skool
| length4 = 3:36
| title5 = Meri Kalam Na bole
| extra5 = Diljit Dosanjh
| lyrics5 = Happy Raikoti
| music5 = Tru Skool
| length5 = 3:28
| title6 = Lagge Magh Di Trail Wargi
| extra6 = [[Raj Ranjodh]], Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics6 = Happy Raikoti
| music6 = Tru Skool
| length6 = 4:44
| title7 = Jatt Di Jaan
| extra7 = Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics7 = Raj Ranjodh
| music7 = Tru Skool
| length7 = 2:53
| title8 = Jinde
| extra8 = [[Amrinder Gill]]
| lyrics8 = Harmanjeet
| music8 = Gurmeet Singh
| length8 = 3:20
| total_length = TBA|
| title9 = Akhiri Salaam
| extra9 = Diljit Dosanjh
| title10 = Gal Kise Di
| length10 = 2:53
| lyrics10 = Veet Baljit
| music10 = Tru Skool
| extra10 = Diljit Dosanjh
| title11 = Parohna Banke
| length11 = TBA
| lyrics11 = Raj Ranjodh
| music11 = Tru Skool
| extra11 = Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics9 = Raj Ranjodh
| music9 = Tru Skool
| length9 = 4:05
| title12 = Lalkaare Jatt De
| extra12 = Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics12 = Raj Ranjodh
| music12 = Tru Skool
| length12 = 4:05
| title13 = Jatt Jaati Saati
| extra13 = Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
| lyrics13 = Raj Ranjodh
| music13 = Tru Skool
| length13 = 4:05
}}

== Release and marketing ==
''Jodi'' was announced by [[Amberdeep Singh]] in December 2018 on his social media handle, following the release of ''[[Bhajjo Veero Ve]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghaintpunjab.com/ghaintpunjab/Article/11461/new-punjabi-film-jodi-announced-for-release-next-year|title=New Punjabi Film 'Jodi' Announced For Release Next Year!|last=Prakriti|date=17 December 2018|website=Ghaint Punjab|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825025157/https://www.ghaintpunjab.com/ghaintpunjab/Article/11461/new-punjabi-film-jodi-announced-for-release-next-year|archive-date=25 August 2019|access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref> In January 2019, the title poster of the film was released revealing [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as a lead actor and producer along with [[Amrinder Gill]] and [[Karaj Gill]]. Also, the poster was released along a caption "Punjabi Cinema Zindabaad" which means "Long Live Punjabi Cinema".<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-turns-producer-for-jodi/articleshow/67751666.cms|title=Diljit Dosanjh turns producer for 'Jodi'|work=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929040507/https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-turns-producer-for-jodi/articleshow/67751666.cms|archive-date=29 September 2019|access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref> The film was initially scheduled to be released in 2019 but was postponed to 26 June 2020.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="Release">{{cite news |title=Diljit Dosanjh announces the release date of his 2020 scheduled 'Jodi' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-announces-the-release-date-of-his-2020-scheduled-jodi/articleshow/71615494.cms |access-date=16 October 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 October 2019 |language=en |archive-date=16 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016195515/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-announces-the-release-date-of-his-2020-scheduled-jodi/articleshow/71615494.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> It was again postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=Post/>

It was finally released on 5 May 2023.<ref name="rel:ptc">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/diljit-dosanjhs-jodi-and-dev-kharouds-blackia-2-to-witness-box-office-clash-in-the-year-2023|title=Diljit Dosanjh's 'Jodi' and Dev Kharoud's 'Blackia 2' to witness box office clash in the year 2023|last=Sharma|first=Shimona|date=28 November 2022|website=[[PTC Punjabi]]|language=en-US|access-date=4 December 2022|archive-date=4 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204150340/https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/diljit-dosanjhs-jodi-and-dev-kharouds-blackia-2-to-witness-box-office-clash-in-the-year-2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Four days before the film's release, a local court in Ludhiana stayed its release after a person named Ishdeep Randhawa filed a motion claiming that Chamkila's first wife Gurmail Kaur had sold the exclusive rights to make Chamkila's biopic to his father Gurdev Singh, who died in November 2022. Randhawa further alleged that Gurmail Kaur had collected {{INR}} 5 [[lakh]] from his father in exchange for the rights and signed a written agreement, after which the court postponed the film's release and all the morning shows scheduled for 5 May were cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/release-of-diljit-dosanjh-film-jodi-postponed-actor-apologies-8593498/|title=Release of Diljit Dosanjh's film Jodi postponed, actor apologies to those 'looking forward to it'|date=5 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/jodi-film-release-chamkila-diljit-dosanjh-8594645/|title=Based on Chamkila's life, Diljit Dosanjh's film Jodi releases 'after unforeseen difficulties'|date=6 May 2023}}</ref> However, it was released in the evening after the distributor sent a letter to the theatres and multiplexes claiming that the situation had been resolved and both parties had reached an agreement.<ref name="auto"/>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|11384372}}
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Punjabi-language Indian films]]
[[Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
[[Category:2023 films]]

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