Jaari (film)

Jaari (Nepali: जारी) is a 2023 Nepali film written and directed by Upendra Subba under the banner of Baasuri Films. It is produced by Ram Babu Gurung. The film stars Dayahang Rai, Miruna Magar, Prem Subba, Bijay Baral, Roydeep Shrestha,, Rekha Limbu in prominent roles. The film is based on Limbu community and their Jaari tradition, which was historically one of the most significant part of their culture; the Jaari tradition was also relevant in many other communities of Nepal.[1][3][4] Released on April 14, 2023, the film met widespread critical acclaim with praise directed towards direction and screenplay, diagloues performances of the cast especially Dayahang Rai and Miruna Magar, music, authenticity and emotional weight. The film was a massive blockbuster at the box office and went on to become one of the highest grossing Nepali movies ever. It is currently highest grossing Nepali movie of the year 2023. It is considered one of the best Nepali movies ever made.

Jaari
Theatrical release poster
Nepaliजारी
Directed byUpendra Subba
Written byUpendra Subba
Story bySuresh Niyong Limbu
Produced byRam Babu Gurung
StarringDayahang Rai
Miruna Magar
Bijay Baral
CinematographyShailendra D Karki[1]
Edited byNimesh Shrestha
Music byManoj Thapa Magar
Distributed byBasuri Films
Release date
  • April 14, 2023 (2023-04-14) (Nepal)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryNepal
Box office17.18 crore[2]

Synopsis

Set in the year 1995, after day-to-day arguments and fights between Namsang (Dayahang Rai) and his wife Hangma (Miruna Magar), she goes back to her parents house. She elopes with another man (Roydeep Shrestha), but eventually comes back to her husband Namsang when her family is not able to pay him compensation (Jaari) for her elopement. Hangma decides to pay it herself, but this time as his maid, since she cannot afford to pay any other form of compensation to him. The plot revolves around the struggles of Hangma in a male-dominated society.

Cast

Crew
  • Upendra Subba – Director, writer
  • Suresh Niyong Limbu – Writer
  • Ram Babu Gurung – Producer
  • Shailendra D. Karki – Cinematographer
  • Manoj Thapa Magar – Music composer
  • Suresh Karki – Production manager
  • Nimesh Shrestha – Editor
  • Manoj Shrestha – Visual effects

Soundtrack

First song, Chari Basyo was released on March 25, 2023.[5] Second song, Reet was released on April 17, 2023.[6]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chari Basyo"Kali Prasad BaskotaKali Prasad Baskota3:07
2."Reet"Hark SaudManoj Thapa Magar, Sunita Thegim6:12
Total length:9:19

Reception

Box office

Jaari became a blockbuster at the box office and made around 13 crore within the first two weeks of release.[7] 15 crore within the first three weeks,[8] and according to the Film Development Board, the film made over 16.75 crore in the first 51 days.[9] The film was able to cross 100 days in theaters and made 17.18 crore in total, and became second highest grosser of the year after Chhakka Panja 4, and one of the highest-grossing Nepali films of all time.[2]

Critical reception

Jaari met with much critical acclaim, with praise directed towards Subba's work, including his writing, dialogues, authenticity, and direction.[3][10] However, some critics believed the story could have been developed further,[1] and some felt that the story was somewhat biased in favor of men.[11]

Urza Acharya from The Kathmandu Post wrote: "Jaari could’ve been a lot of things. It could’ve and should’ve given Hangma more depth and autonomy. It should’ve challenged that status quo not only through an indigenous perspective but also via gender and non-patriarchal lens. But the story was surprisingly (and disappointingly) run-of-the-mill. That is Jaari’s one true weakness."[1]

Renuka Dhakal from The Rising Nepal praised the overall storyline of the film and wrote: "Despite being his debut feature film, Upendra Subba has demonstrated a potential to shape the industry's future through this movie. It is often said that films are a mirror of society, and Jaari looks true to this saying.  Subba, through this movie, has presented an honest and simplistic portrayal of the Limbu culture."[3]

Bibek Timsina from The Annapurna Express criticized the characteristics of male characters from the films Subba have written, where he mentioned the character of Kaji from Kabaddi franchise and Namsang from this film "creates a feeling of déjà vu in some scenes", since both of them have very similar characteristics. But at the same time, he praised Subba for making the audience fall in love with such characters, he also praised Subba's debut as a director, he wrote: "Upendra Subba has managed to create a heartfelt movie with minimal missteps."[10]

References
  1. Acharya, Urza (April 26, 2023). "'Jaari' could've been so much more. It's unfortunate that it wasn't". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  2. "National Movie Collection Report" (PDF). Film Development Board. July 20, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  3. Dhakal, Renuka (April 20, 2023). "Jaari review: Mirror of Limbu culture". The Rising Nepal. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. "जारीः अव्यक्त प्रेमको मिठास". Nagarik (in Nepali). April 27, 2023. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  5. "फिल्म 'जारी'को पहिलो गीत 'चरी बस्यो'मा दयाहाङ र मिरुनाको नोकझोक". Online Khabar (in Nepali). March 25, 2023. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  6. "प्रदर्शनरत फिल्म 'जारी' को गीत सार्वजनिक (भिडिओ)". Setopati (in Nepali). April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. "'Jari' outperforms Salman Khan's film and three other Nepali films at box office". Nepalkhabar. April 30, 2023. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  8. "'Jaari' records business of Rs 150 million in 21 days". The Rising Nepal. May 6, 2023. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  9. "शनिबार ५१ दिन मनाउँदै 'जारी', कमाइ करिब १७ करोड ग्रस". Online Khabar (in Nepali). June 1, 2023. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  10. Timsina, Bibek (April 29, 2023). "'Jaari' movie review: A promising debut for Subba". The Annapurna Express. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. मोक्तान, रीना (April 17, 2023). "जारी : लिम्बू संस्कृति चियाउने झ्याल". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
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