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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Jannat | | name = Jannat | ||
| image = | | image = Jannat poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Kunal Deshmukh]] | | director = [[Kunal Deshmukh]] | ||
| producer =[[ | | producer = [[Mukesh Bhatt]] | ||
| story = | | story = | ||
| screenplay = [[Kunal Deshmukh]]<br />[[Vishesh Bhatt]] | | screenplay = [[Kunal Deshmukh]]<br />[[Vishesh Bhatt]] | ||
| writer = Sanjay Masoom | | writer = Sanjay Masoom | ||
| starring = [[Emraan Hashmi]]<br />[[Sonal Chauhan]] | | starring = [[Emraan Hashmi]]<br />[[Sonal Chauhan]] | ||
| music = [[Pritam]]<br | | music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Pritam]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Raju Singh]] | ||
| cinematography = Manoj Soni | | cinematography = Manoj Soni | ||
| editing = Devendra Murudeshwar | | editing = Devendra Murudeshwar | ||
| studio = [[Vishesh Films]] | | studio = [[Vishesh Films]] | ||
| distributor = [[ | | distributor = [[Percept Picture Company]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2008|05|16}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2008|05|16}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Hindi | ||
| budget = {{INR}}100 million<ref name="BOM">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=316}}</ref> | | budget = {{INR}}100 million<ref name="BOM">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=316|title=Jannat|website=[[Box Office India]]|date=16 May 2008}}</ref> | ||
| gross = {{INR}}415 million<ref name="BOM"/> | | gross = {{INR}}415 million<ref name="BOM"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Jannat''''' ({{translation}} ''Heaven'') is a 2008 Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[crime film]] directed by [[Kunal Deshmukh]], and produced by [[Mukesh Bhatt]]. The film stars [[Emraan Hashmi]] opposite [[Sonal Chauhan]] in lead roles. It was released on 16 May 2008 and was a success worldwide, receiving positive responses from critics. Its sequel [[Jannat 2|''Jannat 2'']], starring [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Randeep Hooda]] and [[Esha Gupta]], was released in 4 May 2012 and It's Sequel [[Jannat 3|''Jannat 3'']], starting [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Gaurav Arora]], and [[Neha Dhupia]], [[Kriti Kharbanda]], and [[Randeep Hooda]], was released in 15 May 2026. | |||
'''''Jannat''''' ({{translation | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Arjun | Arjun Dixit is a rigid, street-smart youngster with an obsession with making a quick buck. He meets a girl named Zoya who is looking at an expensive ring. He breaks the glass and retrieves the ring for which he is arrested. [[Assistant Commissioner of Police|ACP]] Shekhar is amused but leaves him with a warning as he knows Arjun's father. Wanting to get rich for Zoya, Arjun steps up from playing small-time card games to becoming a bookie and strikes gold. | ||
After impressing Zoya with his wealth, he calls his father for lunch in his new house. His father, a simple man who has lived an honest life, is happy to see Arjun's success but | After impressing Zoya with his wealth, he calls his father for lunch in his new house. His father, a simple man who has lived an honest life, is happy to see Arjun's success but skeptical of his business methods. He tells Zoya that Arjun is a habitual and smooth liar. When Zoya questions Arjun, he is offended and blames his father's failure in life for his resentment toward him. Arjun is whisked off to [[South Africa]], where he meets Don Abu Ibrahim and becomes his key match-fixer. | ||
Rolling in money and enjoying a fast life with Zoya, everything is interrupted when the [[South African Police Service|South African police]] take notice. Now an [[Assistant Commissioner of Police|ACP]] with the [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]], Shekhar is summoned to assist in the investigation and contacts Zoya to help trap Arjun. She speaks to Arjun's father, who tells her to leave Arjun if he doesn't change his dishonest ways. With Zoya's help, the cops arrest Arjun, who is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in the scene of IntervaL. | |||
However, Don Abu Ibrahim uses his influence to get Arjun out of prison to use his skills for the upcoming [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]]. Arjun is released in 6 months and in the after scene of IntervaL, and Shekhar warns him to mend his ways. Arjun relents and starts working as a bartender, where he happily lives with Zoya, who is now pregnant with their child. Don Abu Ibrahim asks Arjun to participate in one last operation so that he has enough money for the future. Arjun reluctantly agrees, but Zoya overhears his conversation with a bookie and leaves to inform the cops. | |||
A few years later, Zoya and her son are seen shopping in a supermarket. Zoya is unable to pay the full amount as she is short on cash. Her son notices | Arjun is chased by Shekhar and the cops and shot in the shoulder. He calls Zoya and pleads to meet her one last time before surrendering. Cornered with Zoya, he surrenders. When he notices the ring for Zoya fell from his pocket, he bends to retrieve it. (Assuming that he is going for his gun), the cops shoot him. | ||
A few years later, Zoya and her son are seen shopping in a [[supermarket]]. Zoya is unable to pay the full amount as she is short on cash. Her son notices this and discards his toy so she can pay the bill. Zoya realizes that he is not greedy like Arjun and smiles at him. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as Arjun Dixit | * [[Emraan Hashmi]] as Arjun Dixit | ||
* [[Sonal Chauhan]] as Zoya Mathur ( | * [[Sonal Chauhan]] as Zoya Mathur Dixit (Voice dubbed by Smita Malhotra) | ||
* [[Javed Sheikh]] as Abu Ibrahim (Underworld Don) | * [[Javed Sheikh]] as Abu Ibrahim (Underworld Don) | ||
* [[Vipin Sharma]] as Arjun's father | * [[Sameer Kochhar|Samir Kochhar]] as ACP Shekhar Malhotra | ||
* [[Vishal Malhotra]] as Vishal Grover (Arjun's friend) | |||
* [[Vipin Sharma]] as Kedernath Dixit, Arjun's father | |||
* Shekhar Shukla as Patel | |||
* Shakeel Khan as Shadaab | * Shakeel Khan as Shadaab | ||
* [[Abhimanyu Singh]] as Shakeel (Abu Ibrahim's sidekick) | * [[Abhimanyu Singh]] as Shakeel Ahmed (Abu Ibrahim's sidekick) | ||
* [[Vineet Kumar Singh]] as Cricket Team's Captain | * [[Vineet Kumar Singh]] as Cricket Team's Captain | ||
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| released = 2008 | | released = {{Start date|df=yes|2008|02|01}} | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = January 2008 | ||
| venue = | | venue = | ||
| studio = | | studio = | ||
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| length = 39:58 | | length = 39:58 | ||
| label = [[Sony BMG]] | | label = [[Sony BMG]] | ||
| producer = [[ | | producer = [[Pritam]] | ||
| prev_title = [[Race (2008 film)|Race]] | | prev_title = [[Race (2008 film)|Race]] | ||
| prev_year = 2008 | | prev_year = 2008 | ||
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| next_year = 2008 | | next_year = 2008 | ||
}} | }} | ||
The soundtrack of the film is composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics penned by [[Sayeed Quadri]], Kamran Ahmed, R. Mehndi and [[Neelesh Misra]]. The album consists of 6 original songs, one remix and one [[Sentimental ballad|Power Ballad]]. Kamran Ahmed wrote | The soundtrack of the film is composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics penned by [[Sayeed Quadri]], Kamran Ahmed, R. Mehndi and [[Neelesh Misra]]. The album consists of 6 original songs, one remix and one [[Sentimental ballad|Power Ballad]]. Kamran Ahmed wrote and sung the smash hit ''Judaai''. The music by [[Pritam]] received generally huge positive reviews and the songs ''Judaai'', ''Zara Sa'', ''Haan Tu Hai'' and ''Jannat Jahan'' became chartbusters. [[KK (singer)|K.K.]] was nominated for the ''Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer'' for his song ''Zara Sa'' while Kamran Ahmed won the MTV Breakthrough Artist Award for ''Judaai''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jannat: Awards and Nominations|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/awards/13649/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118092408/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/awards/13649/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 January 2008|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=13 June 2010}}</ref> | ||
Songs are as follows | Songs are as follows | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable | {| class="wikitable sortable style="font-size:95%;" | ||
! Track # !! Song !! Singer !! Music !! Length | ! Track # !! Song !! Singer !! Music !! Length | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1 || Zara Sa ||[[KK (singer)|K.K.]]||[[Pritam]]|| 5:03 | | 1 || Zara Sa ||[[KK (singer)|K.K.]]||[[Pritam]]|| 5:03 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2 || Judaai || Kamran Ahmed|| | | 2 || Judaai || Kamran Ahmed|| Pritam|| 5:02 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 3 || Haan Tu Hain | | | 3 || Haan Tu Hain ||K.K.||Pritam|| 5:25 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 4 || Door Na Jaa (Not In Movie) || Rana Mazumdar || | | 4 || Door Na Jaa (Not In Movie) || Rana Mazumdar ||Pritam|| 5:51 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 5 || Jannat Jahan ||[[Rupam Islam]]|| | | 5 || Jannat Jahan ||[[Rupam Islam]]||Pritam|| 3:43 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 6 || Lambi Judaai ||[[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]]|| | | 6 || Lambi Judaai ||[[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]]||Pritam|| 4:48 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 7 || Zara Sa (Power Ballad) | | | 7 || Zara Sa (Power Ballad) ||K.K.||Pritam|| 5:28 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 8 || Judaai (Kilogram Mix) || Kamran Ahmed || | | 8 || Judaai (Kilogram Mix) || Kamran Ahmed ||Pritam|| 4:38 | ||
| | |- | ||
| 9 || Zara Sa Reprise || [[Silk Route (singer)|Silk Route]]||Pritam|| 4:48 | |||
|} | |} | ||
=== Reception === | === Reception === | ||
{{ | {{Music ratings | ||
| rev1 = [[Bollywood Hungama]] | | rev1 = [[Bollywood Hungama]] | ||
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.|5}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jannat: music review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/510944| | | rev1Score = {{Rating|3.|5}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Jannat: music review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/510944|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515101009/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/510944|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 May 2012|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=13 June 2010}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
According to the Indian trade website [[Box Office India]], with around 1.6 million units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's seventh highest-selling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624132928/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=24 June 2010|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> | |||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
The | A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote that "Truly, this one's a case of a great opportunity going kaput".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/jannat/movie-review/3047173.cms|title=JANNAT MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 May 2008}}</ref> Raja Sen of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote that "Jannat all comes down to the romance. The girl is a callcenter executive who doubles up as a stripper? The guy is a hardcore pro but bawls like a baby to make another bet? It is the unpredictability these two promise that makes Jannat interesting, even if ultimately a bit of a con job".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/16jannat.htm|title=Emraan Hashmi makes Jannat work|first=Raja|last=Sen|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=16 May 2008}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Times of India|The Economic Times]]'' wrote that "Alas in search of this heaven we only find hell".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/jannat-movie-review/articleshow/3046549.cms?from=mdr|title=Jannat: Movie Review|date=16 May 2008|work=[[The Times of India|The Economic Times]]}}</ref> | ||
==Sequel== | ==Sequel== | ||
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{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080421173659/http://www.jannat.visheshfilms.com/ Official website] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080421173659/http://www.jannat.visheshfilms.com/ Official website] | ||
* {{IMDb title|1216300|Jannat}} | * {{IMDb title|1216300|Jannat}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:25, 3 March 2026
| Jannat | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kunal Deshmukh |
| Produced by | Mukesh Bhatt |
| Written by | Sanjay Masoom |
| Screenplay by | Kunal Deshmukh Vishesh Bhatt |
| Starring | Emraan Hashmi Sonal Chauhan |
| Music by | Songs: Pritam Background Score: Raju Singh |
| Cinematography | Manoj Soni |
| Edited by | Devendra Murudeshwar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Percept Picture Company |
Release date |
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹100 million[1] |
| Box office | ₹415 million[1] |
Jannat (transl. Heaven) is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language romantic crime film directed by Kunal Deshmukh, and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. The film stars Emraan Hashmi opposite Sonal Chauhan in lead roles. It was released on 16 May 2008 and was a success worldwide, receiving positive responses from critics. Its sequel Jannat 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda and Esha Gupta, was released in 4 May 2012 and It's Sequel Jannat 3, starting Emraan Hashmi, Gaurav Arora, and Neha Dhupia, Kriti Kharbanda, and Randeep Hooda, was released in 15 May 2026.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Arjun Dixit is a rigid, street-smart youngster with an obsession with making a quick buck. He meets a girl named Zoya who is looking at an expensive ring. He breaks the glass and retrieves the ring for which he is arrested. ACP Shekhar is amused but leaves him with a warning as he knows Arjun's father. Wanting to get rich for Zoya, Arjun steps up from playing small-time card games to becoming a bookie and strikes gold.
After impressing Zoya with his wealth, he calls his father for lunch in his new house. His father, a simple man who has lived an honest life, is happy to see Arjun's success but skeptical of his business methods. He tells Zoya that Arjun is a habitual and smooth liar. When Zoya questions Arjun, he is offended and blames his father's failure in life for his resentment toward him. Arjun is whisked off to South Africa, where he meets Don Abu Ibrahim and becomes his key match-fixer.
Rolling in money and enjoying a fast life with Zoya, everything is interrupted when the South African police take notice. Now an ACP with the CBI, Shekhar is summoned to assist in the investigation and contacts Zoya to help trap Arjun. She speaks to Arjun's father, who tells her to leave Arjun if he doesn't change his dishonest ways. With Zoya's help, the cops arrest Arjun, who is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in the scene of IntervaL.
However, Don Abu Ibrahim uses his influence to get Arjun out of prison to use his skills for the upcoming World Cup. Arjun is released in 6 months and in the after scene of IntervaL, and Shekhar warns him to mend his ways. Arjun relents and starts working as a bartender, where he happily lives with Zoya, who is now pregnant with their child. Don Abu Ibrahim asks Arjun to participate in one last operation so that he has enough money for the future. Arjun reluctantly agrees, but Zoya overhears his conversation with a bookie and leaves to inform the cops.
Arjun is chased by Shekhar and the cops and shot in the shoulder. He calls Zoya and pleads to meet her one last time before surrendering. Cornered with Zoya, he surrenders. When he notices the ring for Zoya fell from his pocket, he bends to retrieve it. (Assuming that he is going for his gun), the cops shoot him.
A few years later, Zoya and her son are seen shopping in a supermarket. Zoya is unable to pay the full amount as she is short on cash. Her son notices this and discards his toy so she can pay the bill. Zoya realizes that he is not greedy like Arjun and smiles at him.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Emraan Hashmi as Arjun Dixit
- Sonal Chauhan as Zoya Mathur Dixit (Voice dubbed by Smita Malhotra)
- Javed Sheikh as Abu Ibrahim (Underworld Don)
- Samir Kochhar as ACP Shekhar Malhotra
- Vishal Malhotra as Vishal Grover (Arjun's friend)
- Vipin Sharma as Kedernath Dixit, Arjun's father
- Shekhar Shukla as Patel
- Shakeel Khan as Shadaab
- Abhimanyu Singh as Shakeel Ahmed (Abu Ibrahim's sidekick)
- Vineet Kumar Singh as Cricket Team's Captain
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Jannat | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 1 February 2008 | |||
| Recorded | January 2008 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 39:58 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Producer | Pritam | |||
| Pritam chronology | ||||
| ||||
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Pritam with lyrics penned by Sayeed Quadri, Kamran Ahmed, R. Mehndi and Neelesh Misra. The album consists of 6 original songs, one remix and one Power Ballad. Kamran Ahmed wrote and sung the smash hit Judaai. The music by Pritam received generally huge positive reviews and the songs Judaai, Zara Sa, Haan Tu Hai and Jannat Jahan became chartbusters. K.K. was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his song Zara Sa while Kamran Ahmed won the MTV Breakthrough Artist Award for Judaai.[2] Songs are as follows
| Track # | Song | Singer | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Sa | K.K. | Pritam | 5:03 |
| 2 | Judaai | Kamran Ahmed | Pritam | 5:02 |
| 3 | Haan Tu Hain | K.K. | Pritam | 5:25 |
| 4 | Door Na Jaa (Not In Movie) | Rana Mazumdar | Pritam | 5:51 |
| 5 | Jannat Jahan | Rupam Islam | Pritam | 3:43 |
| 6 | Lambi Judaai | Richa Sharma | Pritam | 4:48 |
| 7 | Zara Sa (Power Ballad) | K.K. | Pritam | 5:28 |
| 8 | Judaai (Kilogram Mix) | Kamran Ahmed | Pritam | 4:38 |
| 9 | Zara Sa Reprise | Silk Route | Pritam | 4:48 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 1.6 million units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's seventh highest-selling.[3]
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Truly, this one's a case of a great opportunity going kaput".[4] Raja Sen of Rediff.com wrote that "Jannat all comes down to the romance. The girl is a callcenter executive who doubles up as a stripper? The guy is a hardcore pro but bawls like a baby to make another bet? It is the unpredictability these two promise that makes Jannat interesting, even if ultimately a bit of a con job".[5] A critic from The Economic Times wrote that "Alas in search of this heaven we only find hell".[6]
Sequel[edit | edit source]
The sequel to Jannat was released on 4 May 2012, under the title of Jannat 2. The main direction/production crew remained the same. It was directed by Kunal Deshmukh, and produced by Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt once again. Emraan Hashmi also appeared as the male lead actor again, opposite Esha Gupta, with Randeep Hooda in a supporting role. The music for the sequel was composed by Pritam. It was also commercially successful and grossed ₹650 million (US$9.1 million).
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jannat". Box Office India. 16 May 2008.
- ↑ "Jannat: Awards and Nominations". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 18 January 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ↑ "Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 24 June 2010.
- ↑ "JANNAT MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 16 May 2008.
- ↑ Sen, Raja (16 May 2008). "Emraan Hashmi makes Jannat work". Rediff.com.
- ↑ "Jannat: Movie Review". The Economic Times. 16 May 2008.