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Jigyaasa

  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 27m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
286
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Jigyaasa (2006)
Drama

Determined to be a star, Jigyaasa offers her body to win the affections of influential producers and celebrities. But when showbiz success finally comes, is the price too great?Determined to be a star, Jigyaasa offers her body to win the affections of influential producers and celebrities. But when showbiz success finally comes, is the price too great?Determined to be a star, Jigyaasa offers her body to win the affections of influential producers and celebrities. But when showbiz success finally comes, is the price too great?

  • Director
    • Faisal Saif
  • Writers
    • Mehmood Ali
    • Faisal Saif
  • Stars
    • Nassar Abdulla
    • Rakesh Bedi
    • Sudesh Berry
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    286
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Faisal Saif
    • Writers
      • Mehmood Ali
      • Faisal Saif
    • Stars
      • Nassar Abdulla
      • Rakesh Bedi
      • Sudesh Berry
    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nassar Abdulla
    Nassar Abdulla
    • Ramesh Shah Tak
    Rakesh Bedi
    Rakesh Bedi
    • Ashok Kumar Shaayar
    Sudesh Berry
    Sudesh Berry
    Hrishitaa Bhatt
    Hrishitaa Bhatt
    • Jigyaasa Mathur
    Jaya Bhattacharya
    Jaya Bhattacharya
    • Neha Sharma
    Divya Dwivedi
    • Monisha Singh
    • (as Divya Divedi)
    Milind Gunaji
    Milind Gunaji
    • Subhash Desai
    Sonu Kakkar
    Sonu Kakkar
    Vikas Kalantri
    Vikas Kalantri
    • Avinash Chopra
    Kader Khan
    Kader Khan
    • Nand Kishore - Nanduji
    Sikandar Kharbanda
    Sikandar Kharbanda
    • Anthony Mascerenhas
    Aman Sagar
    • Inspector Reyansh
    Anupam Shyam
    Anupam Shyam
    • Haider Bhai
    Mukesh Tiwari
    Mukesh Tiwari
    • Qamaal Hussain
    Varsha Usgaonkar
    Varsha Usgaonkar
    • Malini Mathur
    Aryan Vaid
    Aryan Vaid
    • Call
    • (voice)
    Ajay Kumar Verma
    Ajay Kumar Verma
    • Rajeev Sen
    Vikas
    • Chopra
    • Director
      • Faisal Saif
    • Writers
      • Mehmood Ali
      • Faisal Saif
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    8jaaneydo

    I am Speechless.....!

    Franky speaking, I am really not the one who writes Good or Bad about a movie after watching it. But here's an Indian Feature Film that really forced me to do this.

    Just finished watching this film on DVD. I am very sure that i really have no words to explain how good this film was. The performance of the Lead Protagnist made me believe that this role would have been impossible without her. I am myself an Actress here who dreams to make it big someday! I think this was the main important reason why i got so attached to this film. I am not only talking about US, There are Casting Couch every where else too. But this film not only portrays a reality about the Casting Couch, But also shows the other bad politics played in the Film World too.

    As i have earlier said that this is my first ever writing review of a film. Trust me guys this is the film that is making me write this review. I would like to congratulate all the actors and technicians who have made such a beautiful film. I think our film market needs more such kinds of cinema. According to me, A film is a medium that entertains and provokes us with a message at the same time. I really don't know about the others who have watched this film and commented here. But i think that this film not only shows sex but also gives a strong message that cannot be ignored! The story of the film is just UN-forgettable to me as of now. As the other commenter's here have said, The camera work of the film is totally to be ignored. The performance is the plus point of this film. It takes a lot to get such kinds of performance in a film that is dark and hard hitting at the same time. The Lead Protagnist steals the show and the film belongs to her in all era. Music does not have anything to do in this film. Such kinds of films in my opinion should not have songs but just a Fantastic Background Score. But overall a good film with brilliant performance is what i am going to say.

    I will especially would like to recommend this film to all the up and coming wannabe actresses who dreams to make it big one day...
    8themovie_critic

    Raw And Emotional

    There are films that you see and they leave a mark on you. Jigyaasa is one such films according to me. The film starts with an actress talking to you about her dreams and wishes and suddenly you see the actress is dead. She has committed suicide. Why?? This follows the story of the film.

    The Film Maker Faisal Saif is not scared at all by revealing the climax in the opening scene of the movie. Because he thinks that after revealing the climax, He is sure enough to keep you tight to watch this whole film. And he is successful in doing that. Despite of the opening scene, You are curious enough to watch the whole story of Jigyaasa.

    According to me this is one of the best Indian films i have ever came across. The Film Maker shows that there's lot more than songs and dances in an Indian film. The film is Bold, Raw, Sensitive, Emotional and Controversial at the same time.
    5directorfaisalsaif

    Decent Film

    I think this film is more of a decent drama of the year 2006. It had some very brilliant performances from the stars like Hrishitaa Bhatt (Who according to me acted very well for the first time).

    The only thing that made me sat and watch the whole film was Direction and Story Telling which was pacey.

    The serious Hidden Personality/Celebrity attack in the film was hilarious!! Something special to look for!!

    The camera work was really boring! I think that this cameraman is a First Time cameraman who does not know the Angels. The editing was really sharp and moving. The music again was a let down.

    The actors were Mind Blowing again. The story has the power to keep you a hold of the film. The direction was simple and very decent. Scenes look was again in a decent way handled and did not look vulgar at all. A good film to look for.
    9faisalsaif76

    Beautiful

    The best part that i liked about this movie was when Jigyaasa was an innocent girl and went to people to ask for work. They exploit her. Than later when Jigyaasa is a super-star, She exploits them. They say revenge is a dish best served cold. This is what follows the film.

    The story-telling and the style and grammar of cinema used in this film makes you think of any Roman Polanski movie. The flash-back part is handled very well. The performances especially of the lead protagonist Hrishitaa Bhatt is of first rate. Her character in the movie transforms and travels through the time period. The climax however does full justice to the film, But you start to feel that it's not convincing to the character Jigyaasa.

    The film maker Faisal Saif has tried to portray the reality behind bollywood (Indian Film World). And has succeeded in making a film that makes you face to face on behind the scenes journey of a super-star. This film takes names of lots of known personality (secretly) in bollywood. Every scene shows the amount of hard work had gone into it. The film maker has tried to touch every possible topic and issue that we usually hear of on T.V or in any gossip magazine.

    A film that is not to be missed at any cost!
    6mullah_hm

    Indian Jean Seberg Version

    Being a Journalist myself from Afghanistan i can very easily relate to the Character Jigyaasa Mathur. After reading so many reviews i purchased this movie from amazon.com and i was really very thrilled by what i saw on my screen.

    The film talks about the journey of a Super Star. The story is very well told. The lead actress Hrishita Bhatt performs very well and from her heart. Especially when she becomes manipulating and dominating devilish diva. It makes you believe that how a cruel world can make a Innocent Girl's life so miserable that she becomes so cruel. The camera work of the film is however to be ignored. But it is the film that keeps you Tight and Going.

    The film according to me is somewhere related and inspired from the life of Late Actress Jean Seberg. Her lifestyle, Her way of treating men and especially her mysterious death. I saw that everything in this movie Jigyaasa. I have read and researched a lot about Jean Seberg and i found that out in this movie. The only hitch was that Jigyaasa was an Indian film with an Indian Language. But still!! Daring and Gutsy at the same time.

    However i will not agree with other viewers comments about this film reminding of GIA. Because this film is the life of an Actress. But yes! It does reminds a lot of Late Jean Seberg!!!

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    Drama

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    • Trivia
      The film did not have a theatrical release in British Columbia,Canada.
    • Quotes

      Nanduji: Don't think of seducing the award organiser Ashok Kumar Shaayar, He's a Gay.

      Jigyaasa Mathur: Don't worry nanduji, I've got other plans for him.

    • Alternate versions
      The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cut about ten minutes of S&M scenes judged too hard for the internal market, but passed the film uncut (with English subtitles) for the international market.
    • Soundtracks
      Jigyaasa
      (Qawaali) (Title Track)

      Vocals by Ram Shanker

      Lyrics by Raju Chand

      Courtesy of Das Music

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2006 (India)
    • Countries of origin
      • India
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Indian Sign Language
    • Filming locations
      • Essel Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Chand Films
      • Das Music
      • New Eros Films
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    • Budget
      • ₹9,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 27m(147 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 1.85 : 1

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