Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan (film)

Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan (transl.Hail the soldier, hail the farmer) is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Milan Ajmera. It is based on the life of former Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and is titled after his popular slogan of the same name.[1][2]

Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan
Theatrical release poster
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMilan Ajmera
Screenplay byDhiraj Mishra
Story byRohit Rao
Produced byMadan Lal Khurana
Seema Chakerverty
Pankaj Dua
StarringOm Puri
Prem Chopra
Rati Agnihotri
Jatin Khurana
Akhilesh Jain
Aakarshan Agrawal
CinematographyBimal Dave
Music byRupesh
Girish
Release date
  • 6 February 2015 (2015-02-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Synopsis

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Madan Lal Khurana, Seema Chakerverty, and Pankaj Dua under the banner of Victorious Enterprises and directed by Milan Ajmera, production design by Bhupesh Salaskar and a script by Dhiraj Mishra.

Casting

Renowned theatre actor from Bhopal Akhilesh Jain[3] was selected to essay the role of Lal Bahadur Shastri. While actors like Om Puri, Prem Chopra and Rati Agnihotri were cast in strong roles of various political leaders. Actor Jatin Khurana also features in the film as Chandrashekar Azad, Ajit Khare as Lal Bahadur Shastri (age 14 to 21 years), Manoj Bhatt as Lal Bahadur Shastri (young).

Filming

The shoot of Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan began in April 2013 and it was filmed at various locations in Allahabad, Mumbai and Delhi.[4]

Soundtrack

Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan
Soundtrack album by
Rupesh, Girish
Released16 Jan 2015 (16 Jan 2015)
Recorded2013
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length20:04
LabelZee Music
ProducerRupesh, Girish

This soundtrack album has both patriotic and fun songs. The biggest highlight of the album is "Saj Ke Chali Hai Bharat Maan", sung by Javed Ali. Aman Trikha has sung "Mere Desh Ka Javaab Nahi". Rupesh and Girish are the composers of all the songs and Kishan Paliwal is the lyricist.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Saj Ke Chali Hai Bharat"Kishan PaliwalJaved Ali6:32
2."Mere Desh Ka Javaab Nahi"Kishan PaliwalAman Trikha3:54
3."Aahun Aahun"Kishan PaliwalVinod Rathore4:00
4."Jai Jawaaj Jai Kisaan" (Title))Kishan PaliwalSuresh Anand Omprakash Mishra4:45
5."Ganga Maiya"Kishan PaliwalSaaveri Verma1:33
Total length:20:04

See also

References

  1. "Life of Lal Bahadur Shastri to be captured on celluloid". Business Standard India. Business-standard.com. Press Trust of India. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  2. "Bhopal-based actor to play Lal Bahadur Shastri in film". The Times of India. 17 April 2013. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  3. Ankita Mitra (4 April 2013). "Prime role". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
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