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Each & every time you move forward to have a closer look and a leaner ear to the drama, this movie scores for Jolly LLB is a fantastic thriller drama which showcases the maddening reality of India, its judicial system and people's wrath & lax attitude on crime.
A standing ovation to Boman Irani for such a beautiful and genuine performance as a senior advocate. Saurabh Shukla is faaantastic as the judge and towards the end, his ire-ridden, frustrated reply to one of the lawyers leading is just the best scene of the movie; JLLB runs for a sweet little about 2 hours with no cheap humor or blatant slapstick as one is continuously experiencing in Bollywood genres. Arshad Warsi is poignant and dramatic after his "Zila Ghaziabad" villainy look. Amrita Rao didn't have much to play, maybe that is why she was casted. After "I Love You Mr. Kalakaar," this is her latest role and she does good enough. The rest of the cast is good as the direction is cheeky.
Screenplay is straightforward while some songs made me yawn because the script didn't need them to entice me. The balance of thrills, spine- chills and oohs and aahs and whoas is equal on the two halves. Plus, since it is a based on a true story which is indeed based on vendetta, Jolly LLB is a pretty good entertainer with not much left for the audience to interpret other than enjoying it. I could forget some loopholes or plot points for this as it made my day.
BOTTOM LINE: Watch it if you have a thing for courtroom dramas or if you get emotional by the callous judicial system of India. 'Cause this one is a genuine entertainer based on sheer facts.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Language: Strong | Sex or Nudity: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: No | Smoking or Drugs: No | Alcohol: Mild
A standing ovation to Boman Irani for such a beautiful and genuine performance as a senior advocate. Saurabh Shukla is faaantastic as the judge and towards the end, his ire-ridden, frustrated reply to one of the lawyers leading is just the best scene of the movie; JLLB runs for a sweet little about 2 hours with no cheap humor or blatant slapstick as one is continuously experiencing in Bollywood genres. Arshad Warsi is poignant and dramatic after his "Zila Ghaziabad" villainy look. Amrita Rao didn't have much to play, maybe that is why she was casted. After "I Love You Mr. Kalakaar," this is her latest role and she does good enough. The rest of the cast is good as the direction is cheeky.
Screenplay is straightforward while some songs made me yawn because the script didn't need them to entice me. The balance of thrills, spine- chills and oohs and aahs and whoas is equal on the two halves. Plus, since it is a based on a true story which is indeed based on vendetta, Jolly LLB is a pretty good entertainer with not much left for the audience to interpret other than enjoying it. I could forget some loopholes or plot points for this as it made my day.
BOTTOM LINE: Watch it if you have a thing for courtroom dramas or if you get emotional by the callous judicial system of India. 'Cause this one is a genuine entertainer based on sheer facts.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Language: Strong | Sex or Nudity: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: No | Smoking or Drugs: No | Alcohol: Mild
Indian movies and novels, being influenced by the American pulp fiction, have always shown the courts as a place of enormous drama (and entertainment) whereas the reality is polar different at least in the Indian courts. For decades and decades, the Indian filmwaalas have shown the artificial, non-existing courts to the Indian audience on the silver screen. However in the year 2013, the Indian courtroom dramas seem to have come of age through Jolly LLB.
Through the activities of a petty lawyer - Jagdish Tyagi, nicknamed as Jolly, the filmmaker has shown the courage of showing the real courtrooms of India. All the courtroom scenes are so realistic with the judge, the lawyers, the plaintiffs, the defendants, the cops, the witnesses, the court-staff; all appearing real and not filmy that it won't be an exaggeration to consider this movie as a landmark movie in the history of Bollywood. It's definitely a path-breaker and therefore, we can expect many more realistic courtroom dramas on the Indian screen in the times to come.
Our hero Jolly (Arshad Waarsi) migrates to Delhi from Meerut on order to rise in his career of a professional lawyer. He finds public interest litigation (P.I.L.) as a means to be in news and get quick name and fame (which is expected to turn into money in future). Seeing a high profile lawyer Raajpaal (Boman Irani) winning the case of his client who is actually guilty of crushing some innocents sleeping on footpath under his car, Jolly decides to play a gamble which if he wins, is likely to take him much ahead in his career. He files a P.I.L. to reopen that case and then the game of checks and checkmates starts between the rival lawyers inside as well as outside the court. The hero wins in the end after passing through lures to withdraw, hardships and danger on his life. His Meerut-stationed sweetheart - Sandhya (Amrita Rao) plays the role of an eye-opener and a motivator for him when he is slipping from the correct path.
Never before any Bollywood movie has shown such a real judge who is a normal human-being with all the weaknesses expected in the normal folks. The character of the judge (Saurabh Shukla) is the best developed one who is shown as more or less honest(perhaps to keep the movie optimistic and making the hero only as the winner in the end). He wants to do justice but not very much keen to improve the system. Corruption is rampant just beneath his nose but he is not bothered about it (perhaps because he feels there's little that he can do about it). He knows that a major part of his duty is only to give dates of next hearings of the cases and that he performs by consulting with the lawyers only. He seeks the help of the high-profile lawyer to get a good flat while sitting on the chair of the justice itself. He mostly remains subservient to the high profile lawyer but realizes the significance of his chair and the power inherent in that in the climax.
The inexperienced lawyer in this movie wins the case because fortunately for him, the judge is not totally corrupt and his conscience is still alive. Had it not been, then ? Then our hero would have met the fate of most of justice-seekers in India. The climax has been designed with an optimistic twist which is seldom seen at least in the lower courts. But the complete proceedings and environment in the court have been depicted with utmost realism.
How lawyers resort to rhetoric and hollow talks when they are exhausted of logic, arguments and facts, has been underscored very well in the climax through the character of the corrupt but highly successful lawyer - Raajpaal. The fact is, not only the lawyers, but the judges also go for rhetoric and nonsense comments when dealing with the cases, as if they have a license to say anything and everything. They want to become preachers for all but have they ever shown any concern for the corruption in the judicial system itself ?
Arshad Waarsi has done exceedingly well in the title role with Boman Irani not far behind as the high profile but crooked lawyer. Amrita Rao has filled heroine's quota. The complete supporting cast has done perfectly. Especially veteran actor Ramesh Dev has delivered a touching performance. The actor in the role of a weak yet conscientious policeman (deputed as Jolly's bodyguard) is also very impressive. However the show-stopper is Saurabh Shukla (the session judge of Delhi).
I term Johnny LLB as a highly realistic and hence, a praiseworthy movie. Kudos to its writer-director - Subhash Kapoor. While signing off, I reproduce the dialog of Raajpal for Jolly - 'Yeh Court Hai Mr. Tyagi. Yahaan Jaldi Kuchh Nahin Hota' (This is court Mr. Tyagi. Nothing happens fast here.' Very true. Nothing happens fast here, at least not justice.
Through the activities of a petty lawyer - Jagdish Tyagi, nicknamed as Jolly, the filmmaker has shown the courage of showing the real courtrooms of India. All the courtroom scenes are so realistic with the judge, the lawyers, the plaintiffs, the defendants, the cops, the witnesses, the court-staff; all appearing real and not filmy that it won't be an exaggeration to consider this movie as a landmark movie in the history of Bollywood. It's definitely a path-breaker and therefore, we can expect many more realistic courtroom dramas on the Indian screen in the times to come.
Our hero Jolly (Arshad Waarsi) migrates to Delhi from Meerut on order to rise in his career of a professional lawyer. He finds public interest litigation (P.I.L.) as a means to be in news and get quick name and fame (which is expected to turn into money in future). Seeing a high profile lawyer Raajpaal (Boman Irani) winning the case of his client who is actually guilty of crushing some innocents sleeping on footpath under his car, Jolly decides to play a gamble which if he wins, is likely to take him much ahead in his career. He files a P.I.L. to reopen that case and then the game of checks and checkmates starts between the rival lawyers inside as well as outside the court. The hero wins in the end after passing through lures to withdraw, hardships and danger on his life. His Meerut-stationed sweetheart - Sandhya (Amrita Rao) plays the role of an eye-opener and a motivator for him when he is slipping from the correct path.
Never before any Bollywood movie has shown such a real judge who is a normal human-being with all the weaknesses expected in the normal folks. The character of the judge (Saurabh Shukla) is the best developed one who is shown as more or less honest(perhaps to keep the movie optimistic and making the hero only as the winner in the end). He wants to do justice but not very much keen to improve the system. Corruption is rampant just beneath his nose but he is not bothered about it (perhaps because he feels there's little that he can do about it). He knows that a major part of his duty is only to give dates of next hearings of the cases and that he performs by consulting with the lawyers only. He seeks the help of the high-profile lawyer to get a good flat while sitting on the chair of the justice itself. He mostly remains subservient to the high profile lawyer but realizes the significance of his chair and the power inherent in that in the climax.
The inexperienced lawyer in this movie wins the case because fortunately for him, the judge is not totally corrupt and his conscience is still alive. Had it not been, then ? Then our hero would have met the fate of most of justice-seekers in India. The climax has been designed with an optimistic twist which is seldom seen at least in the lower courts. But the complete proceedings and environment in the court have been depicted with utmost realism.
How lawyers resort to rhetoric and hollow talks when they are exhausted of logic, arguments and facts, has been underscored very well in the climax through the character of the corrupt but highly successful lawyer - Raajpaal. The fact is, not only the lawyers, but the judges also go for rhetoric and nonsense comments when dealing with the cases, as if they have a license to say anything and everything. They want to become preachers for all but have they ever shown any concern for the corruption in the judicial system itself ?
Arshad Waarsi has done exceedingly well in the title role with Boman Irani not far behind as the high profile but crooked lawyer. Amrita Rao has filled heroine's quota. The complete supporting cast has done perfectly. Especially veteran actor Ramesh Dev has delivered a touching performance. The actor in the role of a weak yet conscientious policeman (deputed as Jolly's bodyguard) is also very impressive. However the show-stopper is Saurabh Shukla (the session judge of Delhi).
I term Johnny LLB as a highly realistic and hence, a praiseworthy movie. Kudos to its writer-director - Subhash Kapoor. While signing off, I reproduce the dialog of Raajpal for Jolly - 'Yeh Court Hai Mr. Tyagi. Yahaan Jaldi Kuchh Nahin Hota' (This is court Mr. Tyagi. Nothing happens fast here.' Very true. Nothing happens fast here, at least not justice.
- jmathur_swayamprabha
- Jun 2, 2013
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This is not the best courtroom movie ever made but will be one of the better ones. The movie does pack a strong satire about the systems in India.
Many scenes are there just to add some comic relief but my opinion is that they do balance the load of the satire and set the tone for the movie.
The change of character was a bit sudden and could have done with a little depth. The songs and dances were unnecessary (although Arshad Warsi is a great dancer). The twists are quite good.
Unlike some other reviewers, I believe: Arshad's acting was quite good (but could have been better). Boman's acting was above average (but not great). Amrita's acting and diction were not up to scratch. Saurabh's was the best acting in the movie. The evidence was there. The decisions were made based on evidence, not on emotional speeches. Please keep this in mind and don't get carried away by the speeches. The story is set in very raw tones and inspired by reality.
Some parts of the movie are not convincing but overall, I still liked it enough to give it an 8.
Many scenes are there just to add some comic relief but my opinion is that they do balance the load of the satire and set the tone for the movie.
The change of character was a bit sudden and could have done with a little depth. The songs and dances were unnecessary (although Arshad Warsi is a great dancer). The twists are quite good.
Unlike some other reviewers, I believe: Arshad's acting was quite good (but could have been better). Boman's acting was above average (but not great). Amrita's acting and diction were not up to scratch. Saurabh's was the best acting in the movie. The evidence was there. The decisions were made based on evidence, not on emotional speeches. Please keep this in mind and don't get carried away by the speeches. The story is set in very raw tones and inspired by reality.
Some parts of the movie are not convincing but overall, I still liked it enough to give it an 8.
- Fella_shibby
- Jul 22, 2016
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'Jolly LLB' Directed by Subhash Kapoor, is An Honest & Well-Intensioned Film! It has a worthy, inspiring story to tell & bravura performances working to its advantage. This Is Good Cinema!
'Jolly LLB' Synopsis: A small-time advocate goes head-to-head with a high-profile advocate, when the former re-opens a controversial case.
'Jolly LLB' works because the Screenplay is strong & progressive. The narrative is funny, inspiring & honest. The final act, stands out. Its wonderfully penned & executed. Subhash Kapoor has directed the film with utmost honesty & sincerity. He handles the comedic as well the dramatic portions like a pro. Cinematography is perfect. Editing is sharp. Music by Krsna is good.
Performance-Wise: Arshad Warsi is competent. A consistently great actor like Boman Irani is flawless, yet again. Saurabh Shukla is on a roll. After his stupendous performance in 'Barfi', Shukla emerges a scene-stealer in 'Jolly LLB'. His portions are marvelous & his performance is among the reasons why those portions work. Amrita Rao is fine. Mohan Kapoor & Harsh Chhaya are efficient. Sanjay Mishra, Brijendra Kala & Mohan Agashe shine in cameos.
On the whole, 'Jolly LLB' is a worthy watch.
'Jolly LLB' Synopsis: A small-time advocate goes head-to-head with a high-profile advocate, when the former re-opens a controversial case.
'Jolly LLB' works because the Screenplay is strong & progressive. The narrative is funny, inspiring & honest. The final act, stands out. Its wonderfully penned & executed. Subhash Kapoor has directed the film with utmost honesty & sincerity. He handles the comedic as well the dramatic portions like a pro. Cinematography is perfect. Editing is sharp. Music by Krsna is good.
Performance-Wise: Arshad Warsi is competent. A consistently great actor like Boman Irani is flawless, yet again. Saurabh Shukla is on a roll. After his stupendous performance in 'Barfi', Shukla emerges a scene-stealer in 'Jolly LLB'. His portions are marvelous & his performance is among the reasons why those portions work. Amrita Rao is fine. Mohan Kapoor & Harsh Chhaya are efficient. Sanjay Mishra, Brijendra Kala & Mohan Agashe shine in cameos.
On the whole, 'Jolly LLB' is a worthy watch.
Jolly LLB is a rib-tickling comedy which is a satire on Indian Court process and judiciary.
A small time lawyer wants to make it big by enforcing himself in a hit- and-run case where 6 innocent footpath dwellers are mowed by a speeding car.
From the director of "Phas Gaye Re Obama" , Jolly LLB is based on a true incident which grabbed media attention few years back. It also showed another incident where a pregnant woman was operated by a 14 year old lad. Jolly LLB also focuses on our poor judiciary where a single case is bought at the hand of big goons who desperately try to save their kids brushing their mistakes as act of innocence. Hats off to Subhash Kapoor for fearlessly depicting these events with ease. Few acts did catch my attention- the introduction court scene , the court fight scene between two music directors and the argument between Saurabh Shukla and Boman Irani will certainly bring down the house. Of course , the film has its share of flaw as well - the chemistry between Amrita Rao and Arshad Warsi , the unnecessary insertion of songs and dance (completely unrequired in this kind of cinema). 3 central characters - Arshad Warsi , Boman Irani and Saurabh Suhkla will drive you nuts with their admirable performances. Arshad Warsi not emotes well in comic scenes but is commendable in essaying serious role as well. Boman Irani , as usual , is marvelous. Saurabh Shukla as judge is simply fantastic. He is sure to make you laugh with typical Delhi accent and comic timings.
Jolly LLB is pleasure to watch not just for its satirical humor on Indian Judiciary system, but always for its beautiful message on honesty and bravery.
A small time lawyer wants to make it big by enforcing himself in a hit- and-run case where 6 innocent footpath dwellers are mowed by a speeding car.
From the director of "Phas Gaye Re Obama" , Jolly LLB is based on a true incident which grabbed media attention few years back. It also showed another incident where a pregnant woman was operated by a 14 year old lad. Jolly LLB also focuses on our poor judiciary where a single case is bought at the hand of big goons who desperately try to save their kids brushing their mistakes as act of innocence. Hats off to Subhash Kapoor for fearlessly depicting these events with ease. Few acts did catch my attention- the introduction court scene , the court fight scene between two music directors and the argument between Saurabh Shukla and Boman Irani will certainly bring down the house. Of course , the film has its share of flaw as well - the chemistry between Amrita Rao and Arshad Warsi , the unnecessary insertion of songs and dance (completely unrequired in this kind of cinema). 3 central characters - Arshad Warsi , Boman Irani and Saurabh Suhkla will drive you nuts with their admirable performances. Arshad Warsi not emotes well in comic scenes but is commendable in essaying serious role as well. Boman Irani , as usual , is marvelous. Saurabh Shukla as judge is simply fantastic. He is sure to make you laugh with typical Delhi accent and comic timings.
Jolly LLB is pleasure to watch not just for its satirical humor on Indian Judiciary system, but always for its beautiful message on honesty and bravery.
As suggested by the title the film is all about a confused struggling lawyer Jolly, who is still caught in the dilemma that, should a good lawyer fight a case for his own client or for the right justice which should ideally punish the culprit. Frankly, I was expecting a very light kind of comedy featuring Arshad Warsi in the lead, as shown in its promotional campaign on the channels. But it was really a pleasant surprise to see that it was not at all a comedy but a much important film than that, revealing the ugly faces of two primary social security institutions of our country namely The Courts and The Police Stations.
So evidently here is another example of a strong film promoted wrongly by the makers with a misleading message, which is sure going to affect its overall performance at the box office in the opening days. However if one forgets this avoidable step taken by the commercial promoters of the film then JOLLY LLB is no doubt, one of the better projects made in this particular genre of Court Room Dramas in Hindi cinema till date, which is bound to pick up fast as the word of mouth spreads.
The film starts off casually with the same old cliché elements and an unwanted song but soon gets on track after this initial weak 20 minutes. And the moment it gets on line, JLLB turns into an interesting sarcastic take on the judicial system of our country, giving the viewer a solid shock just before the interval. Further post the break it thankfully gives you some of the best scenes in the recent times on the subject of corruption, greedy lawyers, on-sale policemen, fake witnesses, easy going judges and the common man caught in between these dangerous termites of our society portrayed bluntly.
For instance, you must have heard that there is actually an underground bid held on the posting of SHOs in some important police stations of every city in the country. Now JOLLY LLB literally tells you how it is done in its own hilarious take. Plus it also has scenes where an old trembling policeman is appointed as the security guard for Arshad, a judge who calls the reputed lawyer "Sahab" repeatedly and then the so called respectable lawyer who openly says, "Yeh Court Hai, Yahan Kuchh Jaldi Nahin Hota" in front of the same judge, without any respect or hesitation. Eventually such intelligently directed scenes lead to a thoughtfully written climax in the court room itself which forces the viewer to clap for the proceedings on screen just effortlessly.
In fact, here the important distinctive plus point of the film is that it doesn't end on that normal routine Courtroom Drama sequence filled with immense tension and suspense. But here since one can easily predict the climax, the director puts in the much needed entertainment factor back in the last 40 minutes which in turn takes the film to a different level altogether. As a result the viewer has a great enjoyable time in its final reels where Arshad is highly emotional, Boman is extremely annoyed and Saurabh Shukla reinstates the spirit of justice back in the court quite impressively. In few words, JOLLY LLB fills you with great enthusiasm as it ends with Arshad winning the case against all odds being the honest representative of the common man.
On the flip side, the film does has its flaws in its completely predictable plot line, deliberately inserted love angles, unwanted below average songs and a misguiding promotional campaign. Yet, JOLLY LLB covers all these weak points with its strong merits and emerges as a clear winner in the finale as I felt. Admittedly, at one end the film has a regular kind of background score and cinematography but on the other it has some exceptionally performed acts entertaining you well enough in return of your amount spent on the theater tickets unarguably.
Both Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani are simply brilliant as the two opponents fighting in the court, well supported by a superb act from Saurabh Shukla as the judge. And you can easily watch the film for these three fabulous acts put together only, if not for anything else. Plus with the three above mentioned towering acts, JOLLY LLB also has few small gems to offer in its supporting cast which include, Mohan Agashe as the big industrialist,Ramesh Deo as the canteen owner, Manoj Pahwa as the Jeeja, Sandeep Bose as the corrupt cop, Harsh Chhaya as the fake witness, Mohan Kapoor as the father of the ignorant boy and Sanjay Mishra in a cameo as the Police bid organizer. However though it was nice to see Amrita Rao back after a long gap, still she doesn't get anything significant to do in the film as per its theme.
Overall, JOLLY LLB has 'a Rajkumar Hirani film' kind of feel which gives you full on entertainment in its content post intermission (which should be taken as a compliment for its director Subhash Kapoor). And since Hindi cinema has not really made many thoughtful entertaining court room dramas in the last few decades, therefore I would like to rate it as a must watch indeed from this particular angle. So do give it a chance and enjoy this powerful enjoyable drama with Arshad, Boman and the impeccable Saurabh Shukla having fun together.
So evidently here is another example of a strong film promoted wrongly by the makers with a misleading message, which is sure going to affect its overall performance at the box office in the opening days. However if one forgets this avoidable step taken by the commercial promoters of the film then JOLLY LLB is no doubt, one of the better projects made in this particular genre of Court Room Dramas in Hindi cinema till date, which is bound to pick up fast as the word of mouth spreads.
The film starts off casually with the same old cliché elements and an unwanted song but soon gets on track after this initial weak 20 minutes. And the moment it gets on line, JLLB turns into an interesting sarcastic take on the judicial system of our country, giving the viewer a solid shock just before the interval. Further post the break it thankfully gives you some of the best scenes in the recent times on the subject of corruption, greedy lawyers, on-sale policemen, fake witnesses, easy going judges and the common man caught in between these dangerous termites of our society portrayed bluntly.
For instance, you must have heard that there is actually an underground bid held on the posting of SHOs in some important police stations of every city in the country. Now JOLLY LLB literally tells you how it is done in its own hilarious take. Plus it also has scenes where an old trembling policeman is appointed as the security guard for Arshad, a judge who calls the reputed lawyer "Sahab" repeatedly and then the so called respectable lawyer who openly says, "Yeh Court Hai, Yahan Kuchh Jaldi Nahin Hota" in front of the same judge, without any respect or hesitation. Eventually such intelligently directed scenes lead to a thoughtfully written climax in the court room itself which forces the viewer to clap for the proceedings on screen just effortlessly.
In fact, here the important distinctive plus point of the film is that it doesn't end on that normal routine Courtroom Drama sequence filled with immense tension and suspense. But here since one can easily predict the climax, the director puts in the much needed entertainment factor back in the last 40 minutes which in turn takes the film to a different level altogether. As a result the viewer has a great enjoyable time in its final reels where Arshad is highly emotional, Boman is extremely annoyed and Saurabh Shukla reinstates the spirit of justice back in the court quite impressively. In few words, JOLLY LLB fills you with great enthusiasm as it ends with Arshad winning the case against all odds being the honest representative of the common man.
On the flip side, the film does has its flaws in its completely predictable plot line, deliberately inserted love angles, unwanted below average songs and a misguiding promotional campaign. Yet, JOLLY LLB covers all these weak points with its strong merits and emerges as a clear winner in the finale as I felt. Admittedly, at one end the film has a regular kind of background score and cinematography but on the other it has some exceptionally performed acts entertaining you well enough in return of your amount spent on the theater tickets unarguably.
Both Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani are simply brilliant as the two opponents fighting in the court, well supported by a superb act from Saurabh Shukla as the judge. And you can easily watch the film for these three fabulous acts put together only, if not for anything else. Plus with the three above mentioned towering acts, JOLLY LLB also has few small gems to offer in its supporting cast which include, Mohan Agashe as the big industrialist,Ramesh Deo as the canteen owner, Manoj Pahwa as the Jeeja, Sandeep Bose as the corrupt cop, Harsh Chhaya as the fake witness, Mohan Kapoor as the father of the ignorant boy and Sanjay Mishra in a cameo as the Police bid organizer. However though it was nice to see Amrita Rao back after a long gap, still she doesn't get anything significant to do in the film as per its theme.
Overall, JOLLY LLB has 'a Rajkumar Hirani film' kind of feel which gives you full on entertainment in its content post intermission (which should be taken as a compliment for its director Subhash Kapoor). And since Hindi cinema has not really made many thoughtful entertaining court room dramas in the last few decades, therefore I would like to rate it as a must watch indeed from this particular angle. So do give it a chance and enjoy this powerful enjoyable drama with Arshad, Boman and the impeccable Saurabh Shukla having fun together.
JOLLY LLB is a drama/comedy movie directed by Subhash Kapoor, starring Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani & Amrita Rao.
The film revolves around the case of Rahul Dewan, who drove over a pathway, killing several laborers in the bargain. The main lawyer hired by the Dewan family is Rajpal (Boman Irani) who is a respected lawyer amongst many law courts. On the other hand, there's a lawyer named Jagdish Tyagi (Arshad Warsi), also called Jolly by many. He's a failing lawyer with a girlfriend (Amrita Rao) annoyed with him at times. Rajpal wins the case eventually but Jolly doesn't feel convinced and starts looking for evidence, and files a PIL. The rest of the film forms who wins the case.
Okay, so I saw Jolly LLB twice in the cinema because it was actually pretty good. When I saw the trailer of this film, I wasn't convinced whether it would be good or not but it striked me as pretty decent. It isn't as humorous as it seems, it focuses more on the court case. There are some funny scenes, especially the final hearing.
The acting was extremely good from Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani, although I felt that Amrita Rao didn't have that much of a role.
Except for 'Jhooth Boliya', I didn't like any of the songs and felt they were extremely unneeded in the film and was just added at awkward parts of the movie.
In the end, I will say that Jolly LLB is an extremely good movie. Its good to see it as a family, its good to see it as an individual. It touches key points of Indian society, and it touches a bit of humor along with it, just not to bore you. Jolly LLB is definitely worth it.
The film revolves around the case of Rahul Dewan, who drove over a pathway, killing several laborers in the bargain. The main lawyer hired by the Dewan family is Rajpal (Boman Irani) who is a respected lawyer amongst many law courts. On the other hand, there's a lawyer named Jagdish Tyagi (Arshad Warsi), also called Jolly by many. He's a failing lawyer with a girlfriend (Amrita Rao) annoyed with him at times. Rajpal wins the case eventually but Jolly doesn't feel convinced and starts looking for evidence, and files a PIL. The rest of the film forms who wins the case.
Okay, so I saw Jolly LLB twice in the cinema because it was actually pretty good. When I saw the trailer of this film, I wasn't convinced whether it would be good or not but it striked me as pretty decent. It isn't as humorous as it seems, it focuses more on the court case. There are some funny scenes, especially the final hearing.
The acting was extremely good from Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani, although I felt that Amrita Rao didn't have that much of a role.
Except for 'Jhooth Boliya', I didn't like any of the songs and felt they were extremely unneeded in the film and was just added at awkward parts of the movie.
In the end, I will say that Jolly LLB is an extremely good movie. Its good to see it as a family, its good to see it as an individual. It touches key points of Indian society, and it touches a bit of humor along with it, just not to bore you. Jolly LLB is definitely worth it.
- andre_rox99
- Apr 26, 2013
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Jolly Llb (U/A) Hindi --------------- my Rating : ★★★½ THIS CASE IS VERY SERIOUS
STRENGTHS :- * Screenplay : very engaging till end........ * Background score : was awesome........ * Casting and Performance : was class n drama especially arshad n boman rocks...... * Direction and Story : was great but the concept is different but the plot is like the movie "NO ONE KILLED JESSICA" * Dialogues : are stronger n effective .......
WEAKNESSES :- * Songs : was is an below average...... * Heroine : she is of no use in the script....... * Comedy scenes : are boring we will be yawning for those in the second half ......
FINAL VERDICT :- *OVERALL it is not a comedy flick......the entire movie is serious ... good one .....catch this.....
Jolly LLB is a social satire on the law system of the country, where a small town lawyer Jolly (Arshad Warsi) is pitted against a hugely successful lawyer (Boman Irani). Arshad Warsi,Amrita Rao.
Jolly Llb (U/A) Hindi --------------- my Rating : ★★★½ THIS CASE IS VERY SERIOUS
STRENGTHS :- * Screenplay : very engaging till end........ * Background score : was awesome........ * Casting and Performance : was class n drama especially arshad n boman rocks...... * Direction and Story : was great but the concept is different but the plot is like the movie "NO ONE KILLED JESSICA" * Dialogues : are stronger n effective .......
WEAKNESSES :- * Songs : was is an below average...... * Heroine : she is of no use in the script....... * Comedy scenes : are boring we will be yawning for those in the second half ......
FINAL VERDICT :- *OVERALL it is not a comedy flick......the entire movie is serious ... good one .....catch this.....
Jolly LLB is a social satire on the law system of the country, where a small town lawyer Jolly (Arshad Warsi) is pitted against a hugely successful lawyer (Boman Irani). Arshad Warsi,Amrita Rao.
- yunusitboss
- Mar 24, 2013
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One of the best films I've seen in a very long time. The movie grabs you from the first intense car chase scene and never let's you go. The movie is full of realism drama. The performance were great. The movie get's you involved, It's gets you to think. Revolves around the biggest problems of our nation- "Justice". Brilliant Storytelling, Investing Characters, Great Dialogues. It delivers everything that an audience expects. Some performances deserve a filmfare. Thanks to Subhash Kapoor's directing that he delivers one of the best films of the year or maybe all time. Quite shocking that the government didn't cut out few scenes. I guess in a way the government is accepting that these practices do involve in our society. Overall Jolly L.L.B. deserves 8/10.
- CaptKeshav
- May 10, 2013
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"Jolly LLB" is a satire on Indian courtrooms and lawyers on how the laws are manipulated, evidences tampered, and cases extended in the Indian courts. The film also highlights the difficulties faced by the novice lawyers, who make up makeshift offices in front the law courts. One of such lawyers in the film is Arshad Warsi who fights a case against a highly influential lawyer Rajpal (Boman Irani). The conversations between them and the judge and all the activities they get indulged into brings the essence of the film and gives a satirical outlook to the Indian lawsuits. The courtroom scenes just keep you glued to your seats, and the three main cast Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, and Saurabh Sukla (judge) make the film hilarious most of the time. The specialty of the film is it sticks to its theme and doesn't become much dramatic. Perhaps a very good film on a current situation to come from Bollywood recently.
Rating: 3 stars out of 4
Rating: 3 stars out of 4
- SumanShakya
- Nov 14, 2013
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The overall characters were done by the finest actors and the writing of the story was amazing, u just loved it
- mohitrajput-44982
- Feb 22, 2020
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I agree with the comments, but Arshad Warsi was the best as shown from Meerut. The problem is with director who was unable to get Arshad into the Character. Everyone knows Arshad Warsi character in "Lage Raho Munna Bhai".
The film is a fun watch if you are willing to overlook its minor indulgences and the slow pace of the first half.
Jolly LLB's first half meanders a bit, featuring a clumsy 'daaru' song and a Meerut that mysteriously hides - but boy, does its second half hammer things home. With crackling scenes between Jolly versus Rajpal (Irani deadly smooth, like velvet soaked in blood) and Rajpal versus judge Tripathi (Shukla in a brilliant show, hysterically yelling, Gavel kidder-rakha Ha?!", thundering at Rajpal, "Sit down! Yeh Meara court Ha aapka club nahin!"), the action becomes electric. Drama builds as Jolly (Warsi, highly endearing and impressive) finds his voice. Jolly's astonishment at Rajpal's callousness - "Footpath sone ke liye nahin Ha" - Jolly responding, "Footpath gaudy chalane ke liye Bi nahin Ha!", mirrors the aam aadmi's bewilderment and determination to fight.
Jolly LLB works because of its bigger point - decency is for all and worth fighting for. Using bittersweet satire and plot twirls, the film shows corruption even used against the corrupt. Despite that weaker first half, this truly becomes a Jolly good show.
The film is a fun watch if you are willing to overlook its minor indulgences and the slow pace of the first half.
Jolly LLB's first half meanders a bit, featuring a clumsy 'daaru' song and a Meerut that mysteriously hides - but boy, does its second half hammer things home. With crackling scenes between Jolly versus Rajpal (Irani deadly smooth, like velvet soaked in blood) and Rajpal versus judge Tripathi (Shukla in a brilliant show, hysterically yelling, Gavel kidder-rakha Ha?!", thundering at Rajpal, "Sit down! Yeh Meara court Ha aapka club nahin!"), the action becomes electric. Drama builds as Jolly (Warsi, highly endearing and impressive) finds his voice. Jolly's astonishment at Rajpal's callousness - "Footpath sone ke liye nahin Ha" - Jolly responding, "Footpath gaudy chalane ke liye Bi nahin Ha!", mirrors the aam aadmi's bewilderment and determination to fight.
Jolly LLB works because of its bigger point - decency is for all and worth fighting for. Using bittersweet satire and plot twirls, the film shows corruption even used against the corrupt. Despite that weaker first half, this truly becomes a Jolly good show.
I saw this movie very late; Very late that, I watched it even after watching Jolly LLB 2. I can confidently say, this version is far better than the Akshay starer Jolly LLB 2. The movie is interesting, thought-provoking and very engaging. Jolly LLB 2 is made more melodramatic whereas this one has every elements in the right quantity which makes it more enjoyable.
- joppanLive
- Aug 20, 2018
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Love this movie, very greatly made, also this movie teaches a few real life lession with having no compromise in comedy portion 👍💯
- TheNonSmoker
- Jun 20, 2020
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This movie can be easily divided into good and bad parts if I first talk about the good it is surely the story the same old story of right triumphs over wrong no matter how old it gets it will always be pleasurable as long as presented well. I liked all the actors in their place esp. Saurabh Shukla and Irani as the famous opposing lawyer the thing I really like is the bit of satire in the movie about our judicial system on evidences and obviously the dialogues like kon h ye log and merat se hu
And as for the bad I really didn't get why was the opposition lawyer so confident about the case I mean on what basis he was threatening the judge and the same old problem of including love interest for no real sake the sake up call could have been easily given by someone else also. And some incidents felt wpvery abrupt
FAVOURITE character :: THE JUDGE FAVOURITE MOMENT :: THE LAST SPEECH OF THE JUDGE.
FAVOURITE character :: THE JUDGE FAVOURITE MOMENT :: THE LAST SPEECH OF THE JUDGE.
- ritiksinghal-32110
- May 4, 2024
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- sunny-jindl2
- Apr 25, 2014
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The plight of the poor and also of the Indian Judicial System is well encapsulated in a courtroom drama. Wish, it was less of uncalled embellishments and more of worthy content.
Sure, this film has a heart in the right place, yet it misses the right beats. The urge for the subject was more than what was shown. Songs and dances, were just placed to provide disgust instead of respite. Who would like a breather in a tense drama, as an aficionado, one would love to delve more into the pulsating drama that raises the pitch. But, instead it comes with pusillanimous acts of the romance between our protagonist Jolly and his so-shown lover Sandhya (played by Amrita Rao).
After looking at Amrita Rao for a few scenes, I realized, why is she still struggling to be mainstream actress, coz she cannot act fluently. She is not as fluid in front of the camera as her counterparts or even as fluid as youngsters, who are more assiduous than her, sure her acting did show up how lethargic she was in her preparation. Having said that, Jolly (Arshad Warsi) and Rajpal (Boman Irani) have fought well a case to outsmart each other not just for the case, but for their acting prowess which we have been acquainted well with in the recent times. But, amidst all these was a gem called Saurabh Shukla who brought to life, every scene, Even a mundane lunch scene of the judge having his lunch was delicious by the burps of this good actor. He made his presence of screen so very infectious that it was very hard for me not to fall for the laughs he generated even being extremely serious.
There is one good rule for making a good drama and that is stick to the point, stick to subject and the protagonist and that will surely come a winner. Look at a movie called "A Wednesday" or even "Udaan" which were devoid of a heroine per-say and all those song dance sequences which for a good amount of time, have ruined the subjects, just by coming on screen when absolutely unnecessary. The director Subhash Kapoor does repeat this grave mistake and that's one of the prime reason for me not liking it much.
This is not a film that has extremely great production values where in each scene or frame is superb. This is a very mediocre budget film that has its own trappings and was given a limited release considering the worries of the distributors, who have their own apprehensions. In this case, I am upset even about the editor who should have reprimanded the director about the unnecessary flings but the editor did not do so.
The things that are not in favor, have been told, now what works for this film is a realistic setup that is believable and the three principal performances. The dialogues for good part are memorable, referenced to the plight of our system and the poverty stricken, under-privileged people.
I would give a 3/5 for a movie that is watchable but having said that, my crib is it could have been so better had it struck to the point instead of digressing to make this a popcorn flick.
Sure, this film has a heart in the right place, yet it misses the right beats. The urge for the subject was more than what was shown. Songs and dances, were just placed to provide disgust instead of respite. Who would like a breather in a tense drama, as an aficionado, one would love to delve more into the pulsating drama that raises the pitch. But, instead it comes with pusillanimous acts of the romance between our protagonist Jolly and his so-shown lover Sandhya (played by Amrita Rao).
After looking at Amrita Rao for a few scenes, I realized, why is she still struggling to be mainstream actress, coz she cannot act fluently. She is not as fluid in front of the camera as her counterparts or even as fluid as youngsters, who are more assiduous than her, sure her acting did show up how lethargic she was in her preparation. Having said that, Jolly (Arshad Warsi) and Rajpal (Boman Irani) have fought well a case to outsmart each other not just for the case, but for their acting prowess which we have been acquainted well with in the recent times. But, amidst all these was a gem called Saurabh Shukla who brought to life, every scene, Even a mundane lunch scene of the judge having his lunch was delicious by the burps of this good actor. He made his presence of screen so very infectious that it was very hard for me not to fall for the laughs he generated even being extremely serious.
There is one good rule for making a good drama and that is stick to the point, stick to subject and the protagonist and that will surely come a winner. Look at a movie called "A Wednesday" or even "Udaan" which were devoid of a heroine per-say and all those song dance sequences which for a good amount of time, have ruined the subjects, just by coming on screen when absolutely unnecessary. The director Subhash Kapoor does repeat this grave mistake and that's one of the prime reason for me not liking it much.
This is not a film that has extremely great production values where in each scene or frame is superb. This is a very mediocre budget film that has its own trappings and was given a limited release considering the worries of the distributors, who have their own apprehensions. In this case, I am upset even about the editor who should have reprimanded the director about the unnecessary flings but the editor did not do so.
The things that are not in favor, have been told, now what works for this film is a realistic setup that is believable and the three principal performances. The dialogues for good part are memorable, referenced to the plight of our system and the poverty stricken, under-privileged people.
I would give a 3/5 for a movie that is watchable but having said that, my crib is it could have been so better had it struck to the point instead of digressing to make this a popcorn flick.
I knew about Jolly LLB, but it didn't appeal to me to watch it until I saw it was winning 'Best Story' awards at the Indian film award ceremonies, and I must admit I was very pleasantly surprised how good the film was.
Jolly LLB does not ride on star power,or chart topping music, but more so a simple but effective script with solid acting from the main star cast.
Arshad Warsi is obviously known for his comic timing, and it was on full view once again. It is great how he manages the comedy and the serious roll so effectively. Boman Irani is such a fine actor, and reminds me of the current day Anupam Kher with the versatility he offers a Director. He plays his roll with supreme ease, showing off his vast ray of acting talent. I absolutely loved Amrita Rao in her short but powerful role. She is such an underrated actress, and seems like she won't be ever considered as a main stream heroine, but performances like these will certainly do a great deal of good of good for her.
The music of the film is nothing to write home about - it's pretty average, but the film doesn't need good music as it relies purely on the solid script. Overall I really enjoyed Jolly LLB and recommend it to anyone who isn't after a 'masala' film.
Jolly LLB does not ride on star power,or chart topping music, but more so a simple but effective script with solid acting from the main star cast.
Arshad Warsi is obviously known for his comic timing, and it was on full view once again. It is great how he manages the comedy and the serious roll so effectively. Boman Irani is such a fine actor, and reminds me of the current day Anupam Kher with the versatility he offers a Director. He plays his roll with supreme ease, showing off his vast ray of acting talent. I absolutely loved Amrita Rao in her short but powerful role. She is such an underrated actress, and seems like she won't be ever considered as a main stream heroine, but performances like these will certainly do a great deal of good of good for her.
The music of the film is nothing to write home about - it's pretty average, but the film doesn't need good music as it relies purely on the solid script. Overall I really enjoyed Jolly LLB and recommend it to anyone who isn't after a 'masala' film.
Jolly LLB is just one of the innumerable satires on the corrupt Indian judicial system. It does not stand out by any means. Two of the finest actors in Bollywood, Arshad Warsi(Jolly) and Boman Irani(Tejinder Rajpal) star in this one. And a standout performance is by Saurabh Shukla who plays the Judge. Three of them rise up. Amrita Rao as Sandhya, Jolly's girlfriend, is forgettable. Some of the dialogs from Jolly are quite remarkable like when Jolly yells at Rajpal , "Kaan ke niche aise bajaunga na, agli saat pushte behri paida hogi" (I'll slap you so hard, your next seven generations will be deaf). Hilarious! But the plot falls. The music is ear-numbingly bad. The comedy is good but also forgettable. The climax is predictable. Overall, Jolly LLB is strictly average. The three actors remain the saving grace.
- mistry_jash_1994
- May 23, 2013
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- silvan-desouza
- Jun 9, 2013
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Score 4/10 Courtroom drama movie requires very tight screenplay with well versed dialogues but both are missing in this court room drama film. Director and writer Mr. Subhash Kapoor should be blamed for this. Characterization is literally bad. A judge asks for favor from opposition lawyer in courtroom which reflects his greedy character but suddenly he crosses all limits to make a verdict on emotional ground without having enough evidence. A lawyer is so stupidity illiterate that he can't understand the difference between Appeal and Apple and Prosecution and Prostitution but he fights well . This humor is stuffed just keeping the promo in mind. The lawyer accepts the offer to stand for false evident for merely 1000 Rs, suddenly converts in to a person who is hungry for justice. Yeah, there is emotional speech by his girlfriend but love is not established then how does he get convinced? Love track is very weak. There are some stupid comedy scenes, like the dispute for music rights between two music directors, even the posting distribution of Police officers by a Hawaldar through auction. When, writer fails to keep the pace moving he chooses such type of diversion. Only two scenes are good and emotional, one when Arsad Warsi is trying to pee then a beggar requests him to move somewhere because he uses this place for his family shelter and another, the climax speech by Saurabh Shukla but climax speech of Arsad Warsi is unbearable. He always uses word Janab in court which unnecessary reminds the Mughal era. Performance wise Arsad Warsi (as Jagdish Tayagi)is not convincing at all, neither in love scenes nor in serious scenes. Boman Irani (as Rajpal) is fantastic. Amrita Rao (as Sandhya) is very impressive in her brief role. She is damn good in romantic scenes as well as in emotional ones. Saurabh Shukla (as judge) is fine. There are lots of good actors but without good scenes they are wasted. Music, lyrics and choreography is bad.
- dineshprakash
- Mar 14, 2013
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It is definitely worth a watch. You may not watch to watch it over and over again though.
Arshad Warsi has acted well, but Boman Irani steals the show. What a performance. Not to forget Saurabh Shukla, who is as usual fantastic. The story is great, screenplay is good, the dialogs are fantastic and the direction is really good.
It can be watched with family, though the language used in some scenes has a very rugged touch, but it is understandable. The songs I think were not needed.
Its such a pity that good movies and performances like these go un-noticed because of lack of hype.
All in all its a watchable movie, and I would say its a must watch for Boman Irani's performance.
Arshad Warsi has acted well, but Boman Irani steals the show. What a performance. Not to forget Saurabh Shukla, who is as usual fantastic. The story is great, screenplay is good, the dialogs are fantastic and the direction is really good.
It can be watched with family, though the language used in some scenes has a very rugged touch, but it is understandable. The songs I think were not needed.
Its such a pity that good movies and performances like these go un-noticed because of lack of hype.
All in all its a watchable movie, and I would say its a must watch for Boman Irani's performance.
- prianka-guru
- Aug 4, 2013
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