Khwaabon Ka Jhamela
| Khwaabon Ka Jhamela | |
|---|---|
 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Danish Aslam |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Jyoti Deshpande Pammi Baweja Harman Baweja Vicky Bahri |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Anshuman Mahaley |
| Edited by | Abhishek Seth |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | JioCinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Khwaabon Ka Jhamela (transl. The Trouble Of Dreams) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed and written by Danish Aslam.[1] Produced under the banner of Jio Studios and Baweja Studios, the film stars Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta and Kubbra Sait.[2] It was released on Jio Cinema on 8 November 2024.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Prateik Babbar as Zubin Readymoney
- Sayani Gupta as Ruby
- Kubbra Sait as Shehnaaz
- Lillete Dubey as Zubin’s mother
- Kaizaad Kotwal as Zubin’s father
- Danish Husain as Ruby’s father
- Freddie Love as Quinn, Ruby’s friend
Plot
[edit]Zubin Readymoney, a young Parsi man, is rejected by his fiancée Shehnaz due to his lack of spontaneity and bedroom skills. Frustrated, he embarks on a solo trip to London that was originally planned for both of them. There, he meets Ruby, a film intimacy coordinator who gives him an unexpected crash course in spontaneity and seduction. In return, Zubin helps Ruby organize her chaotic finances. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, blending fondness with mutual self-improvement
Development
[edit]The film was produced by Harman Baweja and Vicky Bahri. Danish Aslam, who previously directed Break Ke Baad (2010), came on board after being offered the initial story, which was an Indian adaptation of the 2012 Canadian film My Awkward Sexual Adventure, directed by Sean Garrity. Danish made significant changes to the script, including removing some characters and altering the ending.[4]
Production
[edit]The film was announced by Jio Studios with Prateik Babbar and Sayani Gupta cast in lead roles.[5]
The film was shot largely in the UK, in various locations ranging from London to Eastbourne. The title song was shot at Southampton Pride, with the actors joining the pride march. This was shot using multiple iPhones of various crew members (apart from the film camera) for maximum coverage since retakes were not going to be possible.[6]
There was also one schedule in Mumbai, which included a set of Ruby's London apartment.
Kubbra Sait almost had to be recast due to an arm injury just before shooting began. Her scenes were filmed with her arm in limited positions to accommodate the injury. Throughout the movie, her left arm remains mostly static due to this injury.[7]
The final title "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela" was inspired by a line from one of the film's songs, written by lyricists Chandan Raina and Surya Raghunaathan.[8]
The filming was wrapped in July 2022. The trailer of the film was released on 30 October 2024.[9]
Music
[edit]| Khwaabon Ka Jhamela | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album | |
| Released | 4 November 2024[10] |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 7:03 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Jio Studios |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Title Track" | Surya Ragunaathan, Chandan Raina | Siddharth Basrur, Surya Ragunaathan, Chandan Raina | Siddharth Basrur, Surya Ragunaathan | 04:28 |
| 2. | "Jee Le Tu" | Subhi Khanna | Subhi Khanna, Ed Geater | Shahzan Mujeeb | 02:35 |
| Total length: | 07:03 | ||||
Reception
[edit]Khwaabon Ka Jhamela received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual appeal, performances and its refreshing take on modern relationships.
The Times of India awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as a "feel-good slice-of-life" movie that "forces you to think within, find happiness in your own self, and embrace your singlehood[11]". The Free Press Journal highlighted the film's visual appeal and called it "lighthearted, visually stunning, and filled with likable performances".[12] Times Now praised the movie's "remarkable cinematography, bright canvas, relatable jokes and lovely performances," calling it a "perfect weekend watch".[13]
Critics particularly commended the performances of the lead actors. Binged.com noted that Prateik Babbar is "maturing like fine wine" and was "an apt choice for the role," while Sayani Gupta's portrayal of Ruby was described as "convincing" and "one of the film's major strengths".[14] Just Baazaar observed that the narrative "offers a sly critique of the soulmate trope, subtly nudging us to consider self-fulfillment as the true path to happiness".[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 5 November 2024.
- ^ Khanam, Arshi (3 November 2024). "Here's why you should watch Prateik Babbar's quirky rom-com Khwaabon Ka Jhamela". OTTPlay.
- ^ "Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta's OTT Rom-Com Film Khwaabon Ka Jhamela To Release On THIS Day". Times Now. 24 October 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (5 November 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Harman Baweja's Khwaabon Ka Jhamela to star Sayani and Prateik". Mid-day. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Aslam, Danish (2 November 2024). "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (5 November 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (5 November 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "'Khwaabon ka Jhamela' trailer: Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta star in quirky new rom-com". The Statesman. 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Various Artists on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review : Prateik and Sayani shine in this feel-good flick on self-discovery". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review: Prateik And Sayani Shine In A Visually Stunning Rom-Com". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Movie Review: Sayani-Prateik's Unexpected Journey Of Self-Discovery Leaves A Smile". Times Now. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review - A Breezy, Lightweight Urban Rom-Com". Binged. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Editor, JustBaazaar (8 November 2024). "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Movie Review". JustBaazaar. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
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