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Jhimma

Jhimma is a 2021 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Hemant Dhome for Chalchitra Company. The film, written by Irawati Karnik and based on a story by Dhome, has an ensemble cast of Suhas Joshi, Nirmiti Sawant, Sonalee Kulkarni, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshitee Jog, Suchitra Bandekar, Mrinmayee Godbole, and Sayali Sanjeev. The story of the film revolves around a group of seven women travelling to London and discovering themselves. It was theatrically released on 19 November 2021, and grossed ₹14.07 crore (US$1.7 million) at the box office, becoming the second highest grossing Marathi film of 2021.[1]

Jhimma
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHemant Dhome
Written byIrawati Karnik
Story byHemant Dhome
Produced byKshitee Jog
Ajinkya Dhamal
Viraj Gawas
Urfi Kazmi
Sunny Shah
Starring
CinematographySanjay K. Memane
Edited byFaisal Mahadik
Imraan Mahadik
Music byAditya Bedekar
Production
companies
Chalchitra Company
Crazy Few Films
Release date
  • 19 November 2021 (2021-11-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Box officeest. ₹14.07 crore[1]

Synopsis

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Seven women from different age groups and different socio-cultural backgrounds come together on a vacation with a tour company to London. During the course of this trip these women unfold their journey. This trip turns into an opportunity to mend fences, heal wounds, fall in love with themselves, combat their worst fears and celebrate life.

Cast

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Production

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Principal photography of the film began on 9 July 2019.[2] The London schedule of filming was wrapped in the end of July 2019.[3] The dubbing of the film started on 24 June 2020.[4] The release of the film was held up due to COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, the director Hemant Dhome, announced that the film will be released in theatres only.[5]

Release

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The film was scheduled to be theatrically released on 23 April 2021,[6][7] but due to surge in COVID-19 pandemic the release was postponed.[8] It was then released theatrically on 19 November 2021.[9]

Home media

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The satellite rights of the film were sold to Star Pravah and the film was made available on VOD on Amazon Prime Video.[10]

Reception

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Mihir Bhanage of Times of India rated the film with 4 stars out of 5 and praised the performance of ensemble, writing, "Each one delivers beautiful performances, but it is Suhas Joshi and Nirmitee Sawant who steal the show. You have one life and you should live it to the fullest. This is the point Jhimma drives home beautifully, making it a must-watch for everyone, especially amid the pandemic."[11] The Free Press Journal, Bobby Sing rated the film with three and a half stars and praised the performances of ensemble cast and music and wrote, "watch it as a must and have a great evening with this entertaining family film in the present testing times."[12]

Box Office

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The film was collected ₹2.98 crore in first week and ₹4.71 crore in ten days.[13][14] In the second week film stand at ₹5.83 crore.[15] As of 16 December 2021 the film has grossed ₹10.48 crore.[16] Jhimma completed 50 days in theatres with many records, grossed over ₹14.07 crore.[17]

Soundtrack

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Jhimma
Soundtrack album by
Amitraj
Released3 November 2021[18]
Recorded2021
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length10:21
LanguageMarathi
LabelZee Music Company
Official audio
Jhimma - Full Album on YouTube

The film's music was composed by Amitraj while lyrics written by Kshitij Patwardhan.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Jhimma Title Song"Vaishali Samant, Mugdha Karhade, Aarti Kelkar, Suhas Joshi2:50
2."Maze Gaon"Apeksha Dandekar3:39
3."Alvida"Harshwardhan Wavare3:52
Total length:10:21

Accolades

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Awards Year Category Recipient Result Ref
Filmfare Marathi Awards 2021 Best Film Jhimma Won [19]
Best Director Hemant Dhome Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Nirmiti Sawant Nominated
Suhas Joshi Nominated
Best Playback Singer – Female Apeksha Dandekar - "Maze Gaon" Won
Best Music Director Amitraj Won
Best Lyricist Kshitij Patwardhan - "Alvida" Nominated
Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman 2022 Best Film Chalchitra Company, Crazy Few Films Nominated [20]
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nirmiti Sawant Nominated
Kshitee Jog Nominated
Best Playback Singer Female Vaishali Samant, Mugdha Karhade, Aarti Kelkar, Suhas Joshi - "Jhimma Title Song" Nominated
Best Music Director Amit Raj - "Jhimma Title Song" Nominated
Best Lyricist Kshtij Patwardhan - "Jhimma Title Song" Nominated

Sequel

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On 24 January 2023, a sequel of the film was announced titled as Jhimma 2. The sequel will be produced by Aanand L. Rai's Colour Yellow Productions and Chalchitra Mandalee. Hemant Dhome and Irawati Karnik would return as the director and writer respectively. It is slated for release on 24 November 2023.[21][22]

References

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  1. ^ a b Taran Adarsh (17 December 2021). "Despite stiff competition from #Hindi + #Hollywood films, #Marathi film #Jhimma continues to spell magic at the #BO... The week-wise performance is simply superb... Week 1: ₹ 2.98 cr, Week 2: ₹ 2.85 cr, Week 3: ₹ 2.61 cr, Week 4: ₹ 2.04 cr, Total: ₹ 10.48 cr". Twitter. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Siddharth and Sonalee unite for Jhimma". The Times of India. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ^ Prerna Prasad Kambli (30 July 2019). "News'Jhimma' Team Wraps Up The Shoot In London". Spotboye. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Suchitra Bandekar kick-starts dubbing for Hemant Dhome's 'Jhimma' - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  5. ^ Preeti Atulkar (4 November 2020). "Hemant Dhome confirms Jhimma's theatrical release". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Hemant Dhome's multi starrer 'Jhimma' to release on April 23rd". The Times of India. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Jhimma". Times of India. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Bali, Jhimma and Godavari release dates postponed following stricter COVID guidelines". Times of India. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Hemant Dhome's multi-starrer 'Jhimma' to hit the screens on November 19, 2021". Times of India. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Jhimma". Prime Video (in Korean). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  11. ^ Mihir Bhanage (19 November 2021). "Jhimma Movie Review: A beautiful story of exploration and bonding". Times of India. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  12. ^ Bobby Sing (29 January 2022). "Jhimma review: A must-watch slice-of-life film with excellent performances by its solid ensemble cast". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  13. ^ "Hemant Dhome's multi-starrer 'Jhimma' collects Rs 4.71 cr at the box office in 10 days". The Times of India. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  14. ^ "झिम्मा या मराठी सिनेमाचा बॉक्स ऑफिसवर मोठा विक्रम". Zee 24 Taas (in Marathi). 29 November 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  15. ^ Jha, Lata (9 December 2021). "Regional films bounce back at the box office, set cash registers ringing". Mint. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  16. ^ "Marathi film Jhimma set for its World TV Premiere on June 30". The Times of India. 22 June 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  17. ^ "'झिम्मा'चे रेकॉर्डब्रेक अर्धशतक! पन्नास दिवसात बॉक्स ऑफिसवर कोट्यवधींची कमाई". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 7 January 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  18. ^ "Jhimma – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 20 October 2021.
  19. ^ "Winners of the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2021". Filmfare. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  20. ^ "'फक्त मराठी सिने सन्मान २०२२' मध्ये 'धर्मवीर' चित्रपटाला तब्बल ७ पुरस्कार!". Loksatta (in Marathi). 29 July 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  21. ^ "Colour Yellow Production, Chalchitra Mandalee announce sequel to Marathi hit 'Jhimma'". DevdisCourse. PTI. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  22. ^ "'Jhimma 2' to go on floors". Mid-day. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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