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Jigyaasa

  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 27m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
286
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Jigyaasa (2006)
Drama

Determined to be a star, Jigyaasa offers her body to win the affections of influential producers and celebrities. But when showbiz success finally comes, is the price too great?Determined to be a star, Jigyaasa offers her body to win the affections of influential producers and celebrities. But when showbiz success finally comes, is the price too great?Determined to be a star, Jigyaasa offers her body to win the affections of influential producers and celebrities. But when showbiz success finally comes, is the price too great?

  • Director
    • Faisal Saif
  • Writers
    • Mehmood Ali
    • Faisal Saif
  • Stars
    • Nassar Abdulla
    • Rakesh Bedi
    • Sudesh Berry
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    286
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Faisal Saif
    • Writers
      • Mehmood Ali
      • Faisal Saif
    • Stars
      • Nassar Abdulla
      • Rakesh Bedi
      • Sudesh Berry
    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nassar Abdulla
    Nassar Abdulla
    • Ramesh Shah Tak
    Rakesh Bedi
    Rakesh Bedi
    • Ashok Kumar Shaayar
    Sudesh Berry
    Sudesh Berry
    Hrishitaa Bhatt
    Hrishitaa Bhatt
    • Jigyaasa Mathur
    Jaya Bhattacharya
    Jaya Bhattacharya
    • Neha Sharma
    Divya Dwivedi
    • Monisha Singh
    • (as Divya Divedi)
    Milind Gunaji
    Milind Gunaji
    • Subhash Desai
    Sonu Kakkar
    Sonu Kakkar
    Vikas Kalantri
    Vikas Kalantri
    • Avinash Chopra
    Kader Khan
    Kader Khan
    • Nand Kishore - Nanduji
    Sikandar Kharbanda
    Sikandar Kharbanda
    • Anthony Mascerenhas
    Aman Sagar
    • Inspector Reyansh
    Anupam Shyam
    Anupam Shyam
    • Haider Bhai
    Mukesh Tiwari
    Mukesh Tiwari
    • Qamaal Hussain
    Varsha Usgaonkar
    Varsha Usgaonkar
    • Malini Mathur
    Aryan Vaid
    Aryan Vaid
    • Call
    • (voice)
    Ajay Kumar Verma
    Ajay Kumar Verma
    • Rajeev Sen
    Vikas
    • Chopra
    • Director
      • Faisal Saif
    • Writers
      • Mehmood Ali
      • Faisal Saif
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    6theslyslone

    Good Debut

    Jigyaasa (Indian-Subtitled) is a story of an innocent girl from a poor family who wants to become an actress. The Indian family with values. Jigyaasa will do anything to become an actress.

    This feature film shows the journey of an actress from nowhere to stardom. Personally speaking i really liked the film. But there were some questions yet to be answered in this film. First and foremost you're not ready to digest Jigyaasa's end. For the debut Faisal Saif has done a fair job. The performances too were fine.

    But Faisal Saif will need to grow more as a Director. In anyways Jigyaasa is a good debut for a Director.
    10deadbodythemovie

    Excellent

    Jigyaasa (Indian-Hindi-Subtitled) is a story of an innocent girl and her journey from nowhere to super stardom in film industry of bollywood. According to me this is one of the best film i've ever seen on the life of an actress. Hrishita Bhatt has performed very well. Her character transformation from an innocent girl to a devilish diva has been captured and explained very well. The best part of the movie was the flashback narrations. The three different characters in the movie shows three different flashback of the actress and that is what keeps you tight. The film's duration is of 140 minutes and believe me not a single minute makes a bore view. The camera work is very good. The editing was tight and crispy despite of a drama genre. The direction and story-telling reminds you of a Quentin Tarantino cinema. For the first time on Indian cinema, Scenes of Sadism & S&M have been incorporated. These scenes are decently pictured and do not look vulgar or cheap. Finally a good film to look for!!!
    7ladhatahera

    Hrishitaa Bhatt is excellent

    I have seen Hrishitaa Bhatt previously acting as a Girl Next Dorr kind of image in her every film. But this film was different. I heard this every where that people called it a Bad Film in India and blah! and blah! I saw this film the other day when our cable guy was screening this film.

    Actually all that i heard Bad Reviews about this film were baseless. The producers may have brought this film as a Sex Drama but it turned out to be a message filled film. The camera work of the film was somehow bad and the music too. But over all it was a decent film to see. According to me, This could be Hrishitaa Bhatt's most genuine and best performance till date. She was good in "Haasil" but as i said, A girl next door kind of role again. But in this film she totally plays Mallika Sherawat.

    I would recommend this movie to every thought provoking cinema lover.
    5directorfaisalsaif

    Decent Film

    I think this film is more of a decent drama of the year 2006. It had some very brilliant performances from the stars like Hrishitaa Bhatt (Who according to me acted very well for the first time).

    The only thing that made me sat and watch the whole film was Direction and Story Telling which was pacey.

    The serious Hidden Personality/Celebrity attack in the film was hilarious!! Something special to look for!!

    The camera work was really boring! I think that this cameraman is a First Time cameraman who does not know the Angels. The editing was really sharp and moving. The music again was a let down.

    The actors were Mind Blowing again. The story has the power to keep you a hold of the film. The direction was simple and very decent. Scenes look was again in a decent way handled and did not look vulgar at all. A good film to look for.
    6fspicturesintl

    Two Thumbs Up

    Jigyaasa is released today here in theaters. I am a BIG fan of Indian Cinema. Especially of those filled with songs and dance. Though this film Jigyaasa did not have any of it. Still i want to congratulate the Film Maker Faisal Saif for making this bold and controversial film in a convincing way.

    I was really moved by the performance of the lead actress Hrishitaa Bhatt. She was just great as from Innocent College Girl to a Vampish Super Star. The story moves in a very thoughtful and provocative manner and then ends up with a sad note.

    I don't agree with other comments here because i strongly feel that the climax was Justified well. The climax was really good and acceptable. Full marks to the Director Faisal Saif for pulling off the reality behind BOLLYWOOD (Indian Film Industry). And making such a RAW and ORIGINAL film.

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    Drama

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    • Trivia
      The film did not have a theatrical release in British Columbia,Canada.
    • Quotes

      Nanduji: Don't think of seducing the award organiser Ashok Kumar Shaayar, He's a Gay.

      Jigyaasa Mathur: Don't worry nanduji, I've got other plans for him.

    • Alternate versions
      The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cut about ten minutes of S&M scenes judged too hard for the internal market, but passed the film uncut (with English subtitles) for the international market.
    • Soundtracks
      Jigyaasa
      (Qawaali) (Title Track)

      Vocals by Ram Shanker

      Lyrics by Raju Chand

      Courtesy of Das Music

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 11, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • India
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Indian Sign Language
    • Filming locations
      • Essel Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Chand Films
      • Das Music
      • New Eros Films
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    • Budget
      • ₹9,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 27m(147 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 1.85 : 1

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