Jai Ho Hindi Movie Review and Ratings (3.75/5)

Cast & Crew : Salman Khan, Daisy Shah, Tabu, Sana Khan , Danny Denzongpa, Mohnish Behl, Nadira Zaheer Babbar, Suniel Shetty
Release Date : Jan 24, 2014
Director : Sohail Khan
Genre : Action, Drama, Thriller
Duration : 2 hrs 25 mins
Writer : AR Murugadoss
Language : Hindi

Review:

Politicians can never be wise and Indian film industry since years has been working over such social issues – corruption and biased system of our nation. In these movies there is always a man with certain force, who works against these social issues and makes a big difference. These issues ends finally.

Then what’s new with Sohail Khan and Salman Khan’s movie “Jai Ho”?

The concept of the movie is provocative and it has none other than Salman Khan to ensure that you make your way to the theatres.

Jai Ho is a movie that deserves your attention to the fullest, and equally demands your applause. It has the necessary strong fondness, which is thought provoking, and doesn’t mocks over the sentiments.

Jai Ho is a story of an Ex-army officer Jai Agnihotri (Salman Khan), a strictly honourable man who is fighting alone against corruption and injustice prevailing in the society. This man has a simple yet meaningful aim to help others and encourage them to help the others, forming an ever growing circle of people helping each other. On his verge he faces the anger of the local powerful politician (Danny Denzongpa) who is miffed by his noble move. But, Jai is ready to face the battle against the local politician, however bloody it may get. Jai firmly believes that you do not have to wear a uniform to serve your country.

The local politician tries to target Jai’s mother (Nadira Babbar) and sister Geeta (Tabu). This goes personal; Jai loses his cool and rises above to save his family. It is an unequal war - one side stand the politician with his numerous henchmen and on another side is Jai - alone.  But unknown to him, a silent revolution started taking shape. The voiceless public, he has helped in the past, is gathering force and finally has a voice which cannot be silenced. 

The idea of ‘Jai Ho’ is noble and you are moved with the message circulated throughout the movie.

Since we have Salman Kahn in the lead role, then expecting some bone crunching, face smashing action sequences is fair. Sohail has very smartly brought in the combative progression and Salman enjoys every bit of it.

Alongside goes the blooming romance between Salman Khan and Daisy Shah. Debutant Daisy Shah is impressive in her role. Other actors Suniel Shetty, Ashmit Patel, Yash Tonk, Bruna Abdullah and Sana Khan are equally good in their roles.

After a long time, Danny is successful in recreating terror. But Salman Khan takes the lead among all other actors in the movie. His generosity and simplicity wins you over so as his aggression.

Music by Sajid-Wajid is good and background score by Sandeep Shirodkar is brilliant.

Jai Ho is a sure shot entertainer, with a genuine strong message. A must watch.

Tricky

Perhaps, Salman Khan had a point when he said making films with a social message is tricky as it could get preachy or didactic. So what does Suhail Khan do? Insert some razzle-dazzle with newcomer Daisy Shah. She’s looks good in those flimsy saris and barely-there blouses. Unlike the hit Munnabhai series starring Sanjay Dutt, which was also about bringing social change, the director doesn’t have a particularly strong script or the deftness to lighten a dense evangelical issue. The villains (Danny Denzongpa as the mean political leader and his spoilt, spiteful daughter Sana Khan) are old-school baddies. They employ goons in their political party and snuff out the opposition by gunning them down. Naturally, the police officers on duty are on their payroll (haven’t we seen all this before?)

The story of Jai Ho is far too simplistic to be taken seriously. While it’s laudable that Khan plays the righteous Samaritan, he doesn’t progress beyond the help-each-other-out phase. The gory action sequences are all orchestrated to highlight Khan’s buffed- up body and there’s one too many. The climax in which Khan’s shirt rips to show a gleaming, magnificent torso might make this journey less painful. Tabu of The Namesake fame plays the token elder sister who supports her brother unconditionally. She’s good but when you are watching a Salman Khan, it’s all about him. Jai Ho isn’t any different. Physically, Khan, 48, doesn’t look a day older than 35 and is in fine physical shape.

While the notion that the power of the common man shouldn’t be underestimated is noble in Jai Ho, I wish its makers had also remembered not to underestimate their common sense.

Source : Wiki and XP

Stay up-to-date with us! Twitter, like us on Facebook , Mail us! We await hearing from you(:.*.*.:)