Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Explained

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Native Name:
Director:Nadeem Baig
Producer:Humayun Saeed
Salman Iqbal
Shahzad Nasib
Jerjees Seja
Starring:
Studio:Six Sigma Plus
Salman Iqbal Films
ARY Films
Distributor:ARY Films
Music:Ahmad Ali Butt
Arif Lohar
Shani Arshad (score)
Runtime:166 minutes[1]
Cinematography:Suleman Razzaq
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, sometimes abbreviated as JPNA 2, is a 2018 Pakistani Urdu-language romantic comedy film,[2] directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Vasay Chaudhry. It is a joint venture of Salman Iqbal Films, Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib's Six Sigma Plus, and Jerjees Seja's ARY Films. It is sequel to the 2015 film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, and the second installment in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani film series. The cast includes Humayun Saeed, Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry, Uzma Khan and Sarwat Gillani all of whom reprise their roles from previous film, along with Fahad Mustafa, Kubra Khan, and Mawra Hocane who join the franchise.

After success of the first film, its sequel was soon confirmed in January 2016. The film was officially announced in February 2017. After plot changes and other delays, filming finally began on 8 November 2017.[3] Filming commenced in Istanbul, Turkey & Dubai, United Arab Emirates[4] [5] Filming wrapped up on 7 May 2018.[6]

The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at Nueplex Cinemas, in DHA, Karachi.[7] It was released on Eid al-Adha, 22 August 2018.[8] It grossed 331,000 USD worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing Pakistani film worldwide, as well as the highest-grossing film ever at the Pakistani box office at the time of release. The film received critical praise for its direction, screenplay, and the performances of the cast.[9] A sequel titled, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 3 is currently in development.

Plot

Pervez (Ahmad Ali Butt) and Sheikh (Vasay Chaudhry) are old friends who are living simple and normal with their wives. Pervez is tired of his wife Lubna (Uzma Khan) talking constantly on her phone with her brother Rahat. Rahat invites Lubna and Pervez to his wedding, along with Sheikh and his wife Gul (Sarwat Gillani). Rahat is a millionaire and all his spending festers Pervez's greater dislike of Rahat.

Sheikh sees his old friend, Sherry, (Humayun Saeed) on TV for Mental Health Day, so he and Pervez go to the hospital where they find out he's an in-patient. The doctor tells them Sherry's wife, Marina, died following an accident in the USA while parachuting. Sherry attempted suicide multiple times after her death before his admission in the hospital. Sherry slowly recognizes Sheikh but still attempts suicide by stabbing himself with latter's mobile pen.

Rahat gets engaged to Zoe (Mawra Hocane), the daughter of Balani (Sohail Ahmed), a well-known and well-established Fashion Designer in Turkey. Meanwhile, Sheikh and Pervez are now Sherry's caretakers. Sherry jumps out of the car as they drive him home and tries to kill himself by running in front of passing cars on the road, until he jumps in front of a police car and is arrested alongside Sheikh and Pervez.

Rahat collects them from the police station and takes them to his home, where Rahat is welcomed with a punch that instantly knocks him unconscious. He wakes up in an apartment, (at gunpoint), and finds himself confronted by a mafia leader who accuses him of borrowing $3 million. Finally, the real reason behind his extravagantly, rich lifestyle is revealed. Sherry stands in front of the gun to commit suicide; at the same moment, Zoe arrives with Balani. However, Rahat somehow escapes his situation owing to a hilarious role-play. Sherry takes off and a car chase with Rahat, Pervez, and Sheikh causes Sherry to jump from a hill. He survives but gets tangled with Celina (Kubra Khan) who was climbing the hill. The men pull Sherry and Celina away safely. Sherry falls in love with Celina and cancels his plans to die, but learns she is Indian, engaged, and is getting married. She leaves with her fiancé, Sher Ali (Omer Shahzad), for Dubai.

Sherry follows her to Dubai. She tells him they can't get married because her father, Nawab (Kanwaljit Singh), hates Pakistanis. The reason for his hatred is that her father's cricket career was ended because a bouncer by Imran Khan hit him in his face.

Sherry devises a plan to get in Celina's house by disguising Pervez as Celina's wedding planner, "Maina", and Sheikh as his manager. The plan falls through when Sherry meets and reveals the truth to Celina's father, who despite his hatred of Pakistanis, allows the group to stay for the wedding.

Rahat arrives at Nawab's house with Balani and Zoe where it's revealed that Balani is Sher Ali's paternal uncle. Balani also falls in love with "Maina" through a sudden crush. Rahat refuses to let Sherry marry Celina. Sherry vows he will take Celina away, in front of former's intending in-laws. Rahat tries to turn Sher Ali against Sherry, leading Sher Ali to sword fight Sherry. Nawab, somehow, finds out Sherry loves his daughter, Celina, and demands Sherry leave. Sherry agrees but then shows up on the wedding day. Sherry tells Nawab in front of everyone that he loves Celina and wants to marry her. However, the Mafia leader arrives, revealing how Rahat borrowed money from him and promised to return after marrying Zoe. Zoe, hearing this, leaves, heartbroken.

Sheikh gets Saif (Hamza Ali Abbasi) to call Nawab and act as if he is Imran Khan. Saif tells Nawab that he shouldn't punish Sherry and Celina for the cricket accident. Pervez sheds his disguise as "Maina". Celina tries to convince her father to allow her to marry Sherry in which she is successful and he blesses the couple. Rahat apologizes to Zoe and they reunite.

Cast

Production

After success of the first film, its sequel was soon confirmed in January 2016. It was officially announced in February 2017.[13] The leading cast returning to it includes Butt, Chaudhry, Saeed, Gilani and Uzma Khan, with Mehwish Hayat in cameo role.[14] Other cast includes Fahad Mustafa, Mawra Hocane, Kubra Khan, Sohail Ahmed and Omer Shahzad, with Fawad Khan in cameo role.[15] [16] [17] Roles were also offered to Syra Shehroz, and Indian actors Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Sonam Kapoor, but they didn't join the cast.[18] The film was originally set to be shot in India, however, the plan was cancelled due to tensions created after 2016 Uri attack.[19]

Principal photography took place in Istanbul and Dubai between 8 November 2017 and 7 May 2018. The film score has been composed by Shani Arshad. The film released on Eid al-Adha, 22 August 2018.

Release

The trailer of the film was released on 25 June 2018. The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at Nueplex Cinemas, in DHA, Karachi.[7] It released on 22 August 2018.[8]

Home media

The film had a television premier on Eid al-Fitr, 5 June 2019, on ARY Digital.[20]

Reception

Box office

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 became the biggest opener for any Pakistani film with collecting, excluding previous day's limited release. It broke the previous day 1 record of Teefa in Trouble having, as well as biggest single day of Punjab Nahi Jaungi having .[21] The film also recorded the biggest international opening for any Pakistani film with collecting .[22] It became the fastest Pakistani film to cross worldwide within two days. It also crossed in Pakistan within 3 days, and its worldwide gross became .[23] It broke the previous first Saturday record of Indian film Sultan in Pakistan with collecting .[24] It became the first Pakistani film to cross within 5 days; including from overseas.[25] The local gross for seven days was, just behind Sultan which collected in opening week in Pakistan. The above records in Pakistan were broken by .[26]

Until second weekend, the film made, also surpassing the previous record of Indian film Sanju to cross mark in Pakistan within 10 days as well as second weekend record.[27] It reportedly left behind the competitor Indian film Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi at UK box office.[28] It made the fastest within 13 days in Pakistan.[29] Within two weeks, it recorded the biggest overseas numbers for any Pakistani film and beat the previous record of prequel in Pakistan with crossing .[30] After 18 days, it recorded the fastest at global box office,[31] and became the highest grossing Pakistani film within third weekend after collecting, beating the previous record set by Punjab Nahi Jaungi.[32] In Pakistan, it crossed mark in three weeks, and collected in four weeks. For the total gross, it crossed worldwide in its fifth weekend.[33] After tenth weekend, it crossed mark nationwide.[34] It collected locally, and from overseas, with a total gross crossing .[35] [36]

Critical reception

Aamna Haider Isani wrote to Something Haute "it is brilliant in the first half albeit wasted in the second half, which is lost to the unnecessary social message".[37] Omair Alavi rated it 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that the sequel "breaks the jinx by being different, brilliant and above all, geographically conscious at the same time."[38] Syed Omar Nadeem wrote to ARY Digital, who also praised the film due to its script, direction and cast.[9] Rahul Aijaz of The Express Tribune rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said, "Let the not-so-"Jawan" heroes teach you the meaning of "Jawani" in this hilarious sequel" but also criticised some humour and said that this "problem should be addressed" that "Pakistani film-makers rely too much on cross-dressing, fat shaming and jokes about transgenders."[39] Hamna Zubair of Dawn Images praised the most of the film and said that also being an "absurd", the film "is a cohesive, well-structured cinematic experience", however, she also criticized the bad jokes and short time-space for female characters.[40] Saman Shafiq of Pakistan Today also praised the film throughout, calling for script, visuals and "all the ingredients necessary for a rom-com"; but too criticized the film length and female screen-time.[41] Sadiq Saleem of Masala rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "Overall, JPNA2 is a well-made film and you will walk out, smiling". He also praised the acting of Butt, Mustafa and Ahmed.[42] Haider Rifaat wrote to Daily Times that it "is a testament to the hard work of filmmakers", adding the praises for Butt, Sarwat Gilani, Mustafa, "Six Sigma Plus, the writers, editors and producers".However Jawani Phir Nahi Ani2 was a big blockbuster for that year's Pakistani Film Industry[43]

Accolades

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YearCeremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef
201918th Lux Style AwardsBest Film
Best DirectorNadeem Baig
Best ActorAhmad Ali Butt
Best Playback SingerArif Lohar
International Pakistan Prestige AwardsBest Film (Viewers' choice)
Best Director Nadeem Baig
Best Actor (Viewers' choice)Humayun Saeed
Best Actress JuryKubra Khan
Best Supporting Actor (Viewers' choice)Ahmad Ali Butt

Soundtrack

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Type:soundtrack
Artist:various artists
Released:25 August 2018
Genre:Filmi Soundtrack
Length:19:46
Language:Urdu
Punjabi
Label:Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Chronology:ARY Films
Prev Title:Azaadi
Prev Year:2018

Sequel

In January 2019, Saeed confirmed that the script for the third installment is in development.[44]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. News: Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 cast hopes of roaring success. 18 August 2018. 21 August 2018. Dawn.
  3. News: Day one on the sets of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2'. 8 November 2017. 9 November 2017. The Express Tribune.
  4. News: I'm focusing more on acting, says model Omer Shahzad after signing Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. Irfan ul Haq. 4 December 2017. 6 December 2017. Dawn Images.
  5. News: Varun Dhawan wishes good luck to the team of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2'. 12 April 2017. 13 May 2018. The Express Tribune.
  6. News: And its a wrap for Jaawani Phir Nahi Aani 2. Saira Khan. 9 May 2018. 13 May 2018. HIP.
  7. News: Grand premieres of the much awaited sequel 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' held in Karachi and Lahore. 21 August 2018. 21 August 2018. karachichronicle.com. 21 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180821223318/http://www.karachichronicle.com/2018/08/grand-premieres-of-much-awaited-sequel.html?m=1. dead.
  8. News: Final release date of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' revealed. 24 November 2017. 25 November 2017. The Express Tribune.
  9. News: JPNA2 Is Hands Down The Best Movie Pakistan Ever Produced!. 21 August 2018. 21 August 2018. ARY Digital. Syed Omar Nadeem.
  10. News: SPOTLIGHT: BEING 'MAINA'. Maliha Rehman. 23 September 2018. 23 September 2018. Dawn.
  11. News: Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2: Bad News for Fawad Khan Fans!. Omair Alavi. 22 August 2018. 31 January 2019. Brandsynario.
  12. Web site: Meet Pakistani cinema's stars of tomorrow. gulfnews.com. 8 March 2020 . en. 2020-04-19.
  13. News: Brandsynario. 15 February 2017. 7 November 2017. Pakistani Movie Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2: All You Need to Know!. Ghazala Sulaiman.
  14. News: Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2 Cast Has Been Finalised!. 4 November 2017. 7 November 2017. Daily Pakistan. Ramsha Soofi.
  15. News: 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' set to up the glamour. Usman Ghafoor. 27 November 2017. 4 December 2017. Gulf News.
  16. News: Supermodel Omer Shahzad joins the cast of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2'. Ahmed Sarym. 28 November 2017. 4 December 2017. The Express Tribune.
  17. News: Fawad Khan's next film outing confirmed. Usman Ghafoor. 4 June 2018. 21 August 2018. Gulf News.
  18. News: Rishi Kapoor did not refuse JPNA 2 offer. 22 August 2016. 7 November 2017. The News. Buraq Shabbir.
  19. News: Sonam Kapoor was supposed to star in JPNA2, shares Vasay Chaudhry. 11 August 2018. 21 August 2018. The News.
  20. Web site: Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 - World Tv Premiere. ARY Digital. 3 June 2019. 5 June 2019. YouTube.
  21. Web site: BOX OFFICE COLLECTIONS : PUNJAB NAHI JAUNGI. 4 September 2017. 28 October 2017. Lollywood Film Industry.
  22. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.590533421082614/1352201241582491 ARY Films
  23. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.590533421082614/1354348358034446 ARY Films
  24. News: Dunya News. 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' shatters record with collection of Rs20 crore. 26 August 2018. 12 September 2018.
  25. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.338370279632264/1355602161242399 ARY Films
  26. News: Avengers Endgame Week 1 Box Office Collection In Rwp/Isl: Glorious. 3 May 2019. 3 May 2019. EntertainmentPK.com. 3 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190503182017/https://www.entertainmentpk.com/avengers-endgame-week-1-box-office-collection-in-rwp-isl-glorious/. dead.
  27. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.338370279632264/1359026207566661 ARY Films
  28. News: 'Jawani Phir...' races ahead at the box office. 3 September 2018. 3 September 2018. Usman Ghafoor. Gulf News.
  29. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.590533421082614/1360371834098765 ARY Films
  30. News: 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' collects Rs 47.3 Crore in two weeks. 7 September 2018. 7 September 2018. ARY News.
  31. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.590533421082614/1364227087046573 ARY Films
  32. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.590533421082614/1365601260242489 ARY Films
  33. https://www.facebook.com/ARYFilmsOfficial/photos/a.590533421082614/1375057122630236 ARY Films
  34. fahadmustafa26. Masha allah what a milestone. 1056932934505164801. 29 October 2018. 29 October 2018. Fahad Mustafa.
  35. News: Mohammad Kamran Jawaid. 30 December 2018. TRADE: SO, HOW DID THE BOX OFFICE DO?. Dawn. 30 December 2018.
  36. News: 4 April 2019. JPNA 2 becomes Pakistan's first film to earn over 70 crores. Something Haute. 11 April 2019.
  37. News: Haute review: JPNA2 is destined to be a blockbuster. 21 August 2018. 21 August 2018. Something Haute. Aamna Haider Isani.
  38. News: Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Review: The Mother of All Sequels. 21 August 2018. 21 August 2018. Brandsynario. Omair Alavi.
  39. News: JPNA 2:A sequel far better than the original. 21 August 2018. 22 August 2018. The Express Tribune. Rahul Aijaz.
  40. News: Review: JPNA2 is absurd, but in a really good way. 22 August 2018. 23 August 2018. Dawn Images. Hamna Zubair.
  41. News: Step onto the rollercoaster as the JPNA boys take you on yet another crazy ride. 22 August 2018. 23 August 2018. Pakistan Today. Saman Shafiq.
  42. Web site: 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' Movie Review: Fahad Mustafa, Ahmad Ali Butt and Sohail Ahmed Steal the Show. 27 August 2018. Masala!. Sadiq Saleem. 24 August 2018.
  43. News: 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' is certainly better than the first. Haider Rifaat. 2 September 2018. 12 September 2018. Daily Times.
  44. News: Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 3 set to thrill the fans. 24 January 2019. 24 January 2019. dunyanews.tv.