Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

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Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
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Theatrical release poster
Urduجوانی پھر نہیں آنی 2
Directed byNadeem Baig
Written byVasay Chaudhry
Produced byHumayun Saeed
Salman Iqbal
Shahzad Nasib
Jerjees Seja
Starring
CinematographySuleman Razzaq
Edited byRizwan AQ (Sharp Image)
Music byAhmad Ali Butt
Arif Lohar
Shani Arshad (score)
Production
companies
Six Sigma Plus
Salman Iqbal Films
ARY Films
Distributed byARY Films
Fox Star Studios
Release date
Running time
166 minutes[1]
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Budget₨11 crore[2]
Box office₨70 crore (Worldwide)[3]

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (lit. 'Youth won't come again 2'), sometimes abbreviated as JPNA 2, is a 2018 Pakistani romantic comedy film,[4] 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. It was officially announced in February 2017. After plot changes and other delays, filming began on 8 November 2017.[5] The first spell in Istanbul, Turkey was completed on 2 December 2017.[6] Second spell started in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in April 2018.[7] Filming wrapped up on 7 May 2018.[8]

The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at Nueplex Cinemas, in DHA, Karachi.[9] It was released on Eid al-Adha, 22 August 2018.[10] It grossed Rs 700 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Pakistani film worldwide, as well as highest-grossing film ever at the Pakistani box office. It received critical praise for its direction, script, cast, and performances.[11]

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, 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.

Raharhht 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 for Dubai.

Sherry follows her to Dubai. She tells him they can't get married because her father, Nawab, 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 date, who despite his hatred of Pakistanis, allows the group to stay for the wedding. Meanwhile, Balani falls in love with "Maina".

Rahat arrives at Nawab's house with Balani and Zoe where it's revealed that Balani is Celina's fiancé uncle, Sher Ali. Rahat refuses to let Sherry marry Celina. Sherry vows he will take Celina away, in front of his 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 and tells Nawab infront 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. 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.[15] The leading cast returning to it includes Butt, Chaudhry, Saeed, Gilani and Uzma Khan, with Mehwish Hayat in cameo role.[16] Other cast includes Fahad Mustafa, Mawra Hocane, Kubra Khan, Sohail Ahmed and Omer Shahzad, with Fawad Khan in cameo role.[17][18][19] Roles were also offered to Syra Shehroz, and Indian actors Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Sonam Kapoor, but they didn't join the cast.[20] The film was originally set to be shot in India, however, the plan was cancelled due to tensions created after 2016 Uri attack.[21]

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.[9] It released on 22 August 2018.[10]

Home media[]

The film had a television premier on Eid al-Fitr, 5 June 2019, on ARY Digital.[22]

Reception[]

Box office[]

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 became the biggest opener for any Pakistani film with collecting ₨2.99 crore, excluding previous day's limited release.[23] It broke the previous day 1 record of Teefa in Trouble having ₨2.31 crore,[24] as well as biggest single day of Punjab Nahi Jaungi having ₨2.8 crore.[25] The film also recorded the biggest international opening for any Pakistani film with collecting ₨2.17 crore.[26] It became the fastest Pakistani film to cross ₨10 crore worldwide within two days.[27][28] It also crossed ₨10 crore in Pakistan within 3 days, and its worldwide gross became ₨15.7 crore.[29] It broke the previous first Saturday record of Indian film Sultan in Pakistan with collecting ₨3.7 crore.[30][31] It became the first Pakistani film to cross ₨25 crore within 5 days; including ₨8.12 crore from overseas.[32] The local gross for seven days was ₨20.64 crore, just behind Sultan which collected ₨21.17 crore in opening week in Pakistan.[33] The above records in Pakistan were broken by Avengers: Endgame.[34]

Until second weekend, the film made ₨29.68 crore,[35] also surpassing the previous record of Indian film Sanju to cross ₨25 crore mark in Pakistan within 10 days as well as second weekend record.[36][37] It reportedly left behind the competitor Indian film Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi at UK box office.[38] It made the fastest ₨30 crore within 13 days in Pakistan.[39][40] Within two weeks, it recorded the biggest overseas numbers for any Pakistani film and beat the previous record of prequel in Pakistan with crossing ₨47 crore.[41][42] After 18 days, it recorded the fastest ₨50 crore at global box office,[43] and became the highest grossing Pakistani film within third weekend after collecting ₨53.45 crore, beating the previous record set by Punjab Nahi Jaungi.[44] In Pakistan, it crossed ₨40 crore mark in three weeks,[45] and collected ₨43.5 crore in four weeks.[46] For the total gross, it crossed ₨60 crore worldwide in its fifth weekend.[47] After tenth weekend, it crossed ₨50 crore mark nationwide.[48] It collected ₨52 crore locally, and ₨18 crore from overseas, with a total gross crossing ₨70 crore.[2][3]

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".[49] 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."[50] Syed Omar Nadeem wrote to ARY Digital, who also praised the film due to its script, direction and cast.[11] 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."[51] 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.[52] 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.[53] 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.[54] 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[55]

Accolades[]

Year Ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref
2019 18th Lux Style Awards Best Film Nominated
[56]
Best Director Nadeem Baig Nominated
Best Actor Ahmad Ali Butt Nominated
Best Playback Singer Arif Lohar Nominated
International Pakistan Prestige Awards Best Film (Viewers' choice) Won
[57]
Best Director Nadeem Baig Won
Best Actor (Viewers' choice) Humayun Saeed Won
Best Actress Jury Kubra Khan Won
Best Supporting Actor (Viewers' choice) Ahmad Ali Butt Won

Soundtrack[]

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Soundtrack album by
various artists
Released25 August 2018
GenreFilmi Soundtrack
Length19:46
LanguageUrdu
Punjabi
LabelSony BMG Music Entertainment
ARY Films chronology
Azaadi
(2018) 		Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
(2018)
External audio
audio icon Audio jukebox on YouTube
audio icon Album on SoundCloud
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aya Lariye" (traditional)Shuja HaiderShuja HaiderAima Baig, Shuja Haider, Naeem Abbas Rufi4:41
2."Lahore Terey Tay"Zartash RajputSomeWhatSuperWaqar Ehsin, Mehak Ali3:45
3."Ishq Hoa Jo Tari"Shakeel SohailSahir Ali BaggaMomina Mustehsan3:32
4."Tillay Wali Jooti" (Theme Song)Ahmed Ali ButtHasil KuraishiAhmad Ali Butt, Arif Lohar[58]3:47
5."Behka Re"Shakeel SohailShiraz UppalShiraz Uppal4:08
Total length:19:46

Sequel[]

It was announced by Saeed on September 5, 2018 that the third Jawani Phir Nahi Ani film is in plans to be out in two years.[59] In January 2019, Saeed confirmed that the script for the third installment is in development.[60]

See also[]

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