Jee Le Zaraa: After Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Excel Entertainment is all set with another road trip movie. This time, with an all-star cast featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt; the movie is being directed by Farhan Akhtar after a break of 12 years. Titled Jee Le Zara, the movie has been highly anticipated.
Recently, the director of the movie, Farhan Akhtar, shared a picture of himself, scouting for locations in the deserts of Rajasthan. Producer, Ritesh Sidhwani commented on the post, saying, “And he is back in the director’s chair.”, to which, the leading actress of the movie, Alia Bhatt replied, “Can’t wait..”
Written by Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, and produced by Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Farhan Akhtar, the fans of Farhan Akhtar are highly excited for his return to the director’s chair. He has earlier given brilliant films like Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Don 2 and Lakshya, and the expectations from this movie are no less.
What do films like Jee Le Zara, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hai have in common? The answer is- friendship.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – Overview
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is an Indian comedy-drama film that released in 2011. Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin all star in the movie. The story follows three friends- Farhan Akhtar (Imraan Qureshi), Hrithik Roshan (Arjun Saluja) and Abhay Deol (Kabir Dewan), who take a trip together. Through the journey, the trio learns more about one another and discovers themselves.
The film was directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the banner of Excel Entertainment. The screenplay was written by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. It was edited by Anand Subaya and had music composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
The critically acclaimed film was a massive success, receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. It earned a National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and other awards for its gripping story, powerful performances, and masterful direction.
Dil Chahta Hai – Overview
Dil Chahta Hai is a heartwarming story of friendship, love, and growing up. Farhan Akhtar’s masterful direction brings to life the tale of three best friends, who come of age as they experience the highs and lows of life in the big city. With lush visuals, witty dialogue and an unforgettable soundtrack, this classic of Indian cinema will stay with you for years to come.
The film’s cast includes Aamir Khan as Akash, Saif Ali Khan as Sameer, Akshaye Khanna as Siddharth, Preity Zinta as Tara, Sonali Kulkarni as Pooja, Dimple Kapadia as Akash’s mother, and Ayub Khan as Akash’s father.
The film was widely acclaimed for its direction, screenplay, music, and performances. It became a major critical and commercial success and was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The film earned several accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
The film’s soundtrack, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, was a major success and remains one of the most popular soundtracks of the 2000s. It was also the first Bollywood film to feature a song composed by an international artist, as “Tanhayee” was composed by British singer-songwriter Nitin Sawhney.
Dil Chahta Hai was a game-changer for Bollywood, as it marked the beginning of the modern age of Hindi cinema. It is credited with popularizing the “coming-of-age” film genre in India, and was the first mainstream Hindi film to be shot entirely in digital video. The film has attained a cult status in India and is considered a classic of Indian cinema.
