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Jab Tak Hai Jaan
जब तक है जान
2012 176 min India 12+
★7.7
Drama, Romance
Director: Yash Chopra
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Description
Samar Anand (Shah Rukh Khan), a London-based struggling musician falls in love with Meera Thappar (Katrina Kaif). After a severe accident, a panicked Meera promises God to leave Samar if he lives. Heartbroken, Samar leaves for India to become a fearless bomb disposal expert in the army.
Budget:
$6.09M
US Gross:
$3.05M
Worldwide:
$27.94M
Starring
Shah Rukh Khan
Actor
Katrina Kaif
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Anushka Sharma
Actor
Awards
26 wins & 39 nominations total
Key opinion
Yash Chopra's final film is a polarizing farewell that divides audiences between those who find it a poignant, soul-stirring exploration of eternal love and those who view it as a dated, overly explicit, and structurally uneven melodrama. While the music and the director's thematic legacy are widely respected, the film's reliance on contrived plot devices and the chemistry between the leads remains a subject of intense debate.
| Score | A.R. Rahman’s musical score stands out as a high point, with many viewers praising the compositions as deeply tender and emotionally resonant. | |
| Screenplay | The film’s central narrative regarding Mira’s bargain with God is criticized by many as a contrived and illogical barrier that forces unnecessary sacrifice. | |
| Originality | The incorporation of intimacy and kissing scenes deviates from traditional Bollywood norms, leaving some viewers feeling that the film has abandoned its cultural roots for vulgarity. | |
| Acting | Views on the lead chemistry are sharply split; while some find the romance transformative, others perceive a lack of genuine connection, exacerbated by a notable age gap. | |
| Pacing | The three-hour duration and fragmented narrative structure lead some to feel the film is bloated with filler, while others find the contemplative tempo rewarding. |