Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme

Review By Kamal K

Niranjan Singh (Jaswinder Bhalla) and Satwant Kaur (Seema Kaushal) have four sons who are so busy in their own lives that they have no time for their parents. They come to the city and feel the indifference of their children even more acutely. When they watch the movie Badhaai Ho (2018), the father toys with the idea of having another child so that at least the next few years of their lives are spent happily. But this time, they want a girl, as girls take care of their parents much better than boys do.

They set out to explore options given their advanced age, causing much hilarity. When their children find out that the parents are contemplating having another child, they set out to stop them at all costs and descend upon their parents with a vengeance. Although extraordinary circumstances bring the family together, Satwant Kaur is nonetheless delighted that the family is able to spend time with one another.

A family entertainer with a social message, Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme comments both on the erosion of traditional values as well as the son preference, which is a social issue, especially in North India. The indifference of the four sons is attributed largely to modern lifestyles where children have all the time for their own entertainment and activities but choose not to spend their free time with family. Along with that, the film is a comment on the way in which children want to control the lives of their parents.

The pace of the film slackens in places and the efforts of the children to keep the parents apart is funny at first but then becomes tiresome. The face-off between the children and their parents is predictable and the second half becomes an emotional drama as the sons realize the plight of their parents. With punchy dialogues complemented by an unusual situation, there are several light-hearted moments that enliven the film.

Binnu Dhillon's performance as the eldest son is quite good, as are Bhalla and Kaushal around whom the narrative revolves. Writer Naresh Kathooria makes a cameo appearance as a doctor advocating family planning through vasectomy.

One of the worst movies watched in punjabi industry. Totally time wastage and will not recommend to anyone. The story of this movie wasn't good at all. The movie was totally boring and wasn't funny a bit.

10/10 A Great work done by all the team... the concept and story is very much related to today's scenario of most of the families... very well directed and very heart touching movie..

A new type of Punjabi movie script, it is fun, well written, well executed, well acted by all cast. Loved it!! All of my family watched it together and every one loved it.

Something like this to come out of Punjabi cinema is nothing short of something for the people involved to be proud of. Although the journey still remains, but this is a big step towards it. Good theme, good acting, good CGI even (according to the budget), good introspective message. The whole hook with the girl seemed unnecessarily stuffed and if it at all had to be put, could have been done in a better fashion, at least. Third act was a big letdown for me. Getting out of cliched tropes is difficult, but it's so much worth it. A good watch if you want to watch a Punjabi movie.