Jigra is an upcoming action thriller film in Hindi that is directed by Vasan Bala and co-written by Debashish Irengbam. Starring Vedang Raina and Alia Bhatt, it is produced by Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions under the direction of Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt, and Soumen Mishra. Jigra is a version of the 1993 movie Gumrah from Dharma Productions.
Jigra 2024 Overview
| Release Date | 11 October 2024 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Action |
| Cast | Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina |
| Director | Vasan Bala |
| Writer | Debashish Irengbam |
| Cinematography | Swapnil S. Sonawane |
| Music | Achint Thakkar |
| Producer | Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra |
| Production | Dharma Productions, Eternal Sunshine Productions |
Jigra Plot
After a rough upbringing, Satya, a young lady, is left with just her brother, who is being held captive and subjected to torture in a foreign country. Satya has no choice but to become a hero and try the unimaginable—breaking him out of prison and getting him to safety.
Cast
- Vedang Raina
- Aditya Nanda
- Manoj Pahwa
- Rahul Ravindran
- Alia Bhatt as Satya
Jigra Trailer
Alia shows up as her brother Vedang’s protective sibling after he gets arrested by the police in a foreign nation. She can be seen sprinting, avoiding gunfire, facing formidable opponents, and putting in a lot of training to bring her brother back throughout the teaser.
“Bachchan nahi banna hai, bach kar nikalna hai” (It’s not time to be a hero like Amitabh Bachchan; you have to run) is something that actor Manoj Pahwa seems to be playing for her. She replies, “Ab toh Bachchan hi banna hai (I have to be a hero).”
A reimagined rendition of the lovely song Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka, which is about sibling bonds, plays in the background as the teaser continues. The Dev Anand film Hare Rama Hare Krishna featured the song, which was originally sung by Kishore Kumar.
Is Jigra an adaptation of Gumrah?
Bollywood Hungama has reported that Yash Johar’s 1993 film Gumrah, starring Sanjay Dutt and Sridevi, served as the inspiration for Alia Bhatt’s Jigra. Bangkok Hilton (1989), an Australian miniseries consisting of three parts, served as a loose inspiration for the successful movie.
Gumrah related the tale of a man who took extraordinary measures to free his beloved who was imprisoned in a distant country. Jigra’s creators are rumored to have made some revisions to the Gumrah, though they haven’t yet released an official statement.
Jigra Vs Gumrah: What’s different?
Two significant deviations from the original story are introduced in the Jigra story. In the updated version, the girl is in charge of the rescue effort, and the characters are now siblings rather than lovers. Jigra is a gripping story about sacrifice and sibling loyalty. While Gumrah centers on two devoted lovers, Jigra takes a different approach. Vedang Raina plays a sister who embarks on a perilous quest to save her brother, played by Alia Bhatt.
In the movie Gumrah, Rahul Roy’s character, Sridevi’s character, tricks her into believing she committed a crime in Hong Kong. The movie chronicles her struggles while incarcerated and her eventual escape with the aid of Sanjay Dutt’s persona. An interesting connection between the two movies can be found in the fact that Mahesh Bhatt, Alia Bhatt’s father, directed Gumrah. October 11 is Jigra’s scheduled release date in theaters.
Jigra Movie Release Date
On October 11, Jigra will be released in theaters. Originally, the release date was set for September 27. Nevertheless, the film’s release was delayed when the producers of Telugu actor Jr. NTR’s Devara: Part 1 declared that the eagerly awaited Indian film would hit theaters on September 27.
Conclusion
Jigra, an action-packed thriller, will be released on October 11, 2024. It reimagines the sibling bond through a daring rescue mission. It promises drama, action, and poignant moments, and stars Alia Bhatt as Satya. This contemporary version of Gumrah stands out with a unique narrative twist that highlights themes of sacrifice and loyalty.