:Jhimma
{{short description|2021 Marathi drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Jhimma
| image = Jhimma film.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Hemant Dhome
| based_on =
| producer = Kshitee Jog
Ajinkya Dhamal
Viraj Gawas
Urfi Kazmi
Sunny Shah
| story = Hemant Dhome
| screenplay =
| writer = Irawati Karnik
| starring = {{plainlist|
}}
| music = Aditya Bedekar
| editing = Faisal Mahadik
Imraan Mahadik
| cinematography = Sanjay K. Memane
| studio = Chalchitra Company
Crazy Few Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|11|19}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Marathi
| budget =
| gross = {{Estimated}} {{INR|14.07 crore}}
}}
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 {{INRConvert|14.07|c}} at the box office, becoming the second highest grossing Marathi film of 2021.{{cite web |author=Taran Adarsh |date=17 December 2021 |title=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 |url=https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1471825325118029825 |access-date=17 December 2021 |website=Twitter}}
Synopsis
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 ==
{{cast listing|
- Siddharth Chandekar as Kabir Kulkarni
- Sonalee Kulkarni as Maithili Deshpande
- Suchitra Bandekar as Vaishali Deshpande
- Nirmiti Sawant as Nirmala Konde-Patil
- Kshitee Jog as Meeta Jahagirdar
- Suhas Joshi as Indumati Karnik (Indu)
- Sayali Sanjeev as Krutika Joshi
- Mrinmayee Godbole as Rama Lele-Shah
- Hemant Dhome as Nikhil (Maithili's fianceè turned husband)
- Anant Jog as Saheb (Nirmala's husband)
- Tyler Baylis as Steve (Krutika's London-based boyfriend turned husband)
- Nandini
- Chatrali Gupte as Meghna (Meeta's sister)
- Maithili Patwardhan as Chingu (Meeta's daughter)
}}
Production
Principal photography of the film began on 9 July 2019.{{Cite web|title=Siddharth and Sonalee unite for Jhimma |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/siddharth-and-sonalee-unite-for-jhimma/articleshow/70142208.cms|date=9 July 2019|access-date=30 March 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The London schedule of filming was wrapped in the end of July 2019.{{Cite web|title=News'Jhimma' Team Wraps Up The Shoot In London|url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/jhimma-team-wraps-up-the-shoot-in-london/5d40528ba0c20052b1b84c9b|author=Prerna Prasad Kambli|date=30 July 2019|access-date=30 March 2021|website=Spotboye|language=en}} The dubbing of the film started on 24 June 2020.{{Cite web|title=Suchitra Bandekar kick-starts dubbing for Hemant Dhome's 'Jhimma' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/suchitra-bandekar-kick-starts-dubbing-for-hemant-dhomes-jhimma/articleshow/76562747.cms|date=24 June 2020|access-date=30 March 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|title= Hemant Dhome confirms Jhimma's theatrical release | author= Preeti Atulkar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/hemant-dhome-confirms-jhimmas-theatrical-release/articleshow/79046061.cms|date=4 November 2020|access-date=30 March 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
Release
The film was scheduled to be theatrically released on 23 April 2021,{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/hemant-dhomes-multi-starrer-jhimma-to-release-on-april-23rd/articleshow/81343242.cms|title=Hemant Dhome's multi starrer 'Jhimma' to release on April 23rd|date=5 March 2021|access-date=30 March 2021|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-details/jhimma/movieshow/81408515.cms|title=Jhimma|date=6 March 2021|access-date=30 March 2021|website= Times of India|language=en}} but due to surge in COVID-19 pandemic the release was postponed.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/bali-jhimma-and-godavari-release-dates-deferred-following-stricter-covid-guidelines/articleshow/82000198.cms |title= Bali, Jhimma and Godavari release dates postponed following stricter COVID guidelines |date=10 April 2021|access-date= 23 April 2021 |website= Times of India|language=en}} It was then released theatrically on 19 November 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/hemant-dhomes-multi-starrer-jhimma-to-hit-the-screens-on-19th-november-2021/articleshow/86674336.cms |title= Hemant Dhome's multi-starrer 'Jhimma' to hit the screens on November 19, 2021 |date=1 October 2021|access-date= 1 October 2021 |website= Times of India |language=en}}
=Home media=
The satellite rights of the film were sold to Star Pravah and the film was made available on VOD on Amazon Prime Video.{{Cite web|url=https://www.primevideo.com/detail/JHIMMA/0FRWR743OF8L6MH2APVJOUM7V4 |title= Jhimma|website=Prime Video|access-date=May 12, 2022|language=ko}}
Reception
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."{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/jhimma/movie-review/87802775.cms |title= Jhimma Movie Review: A beautiful story of exploration and bonding|author=Mihir Bhanage|date=19 November 2021|access-date= 28 November 2021 |website= Times of India |language=en}} 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."{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/entertainment/jhimma-review-a-must-watch-slice-of-life-film-with-excellent-performances-by-its-solid-ensemble-cast |title= Jhimma review: A must-watch slice-of-life film with excellent performances by its solid ensemble cast|author=Bobby Sing|date=29 January 2022|access-date= 12 May 2022 |website= Free Press Journal |language=en}}
=Box Office=
The film was collected {{Indian Rupee|2.98 crore}} in first week and {{INR|4.71}} crore in ten days.{{Cite web |date=30 November 2021 |title=Hemant Dhome's multi-starrer 'Jhimma' collects Rs 4.71 cr at the box office in 10 days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/hemant-dhomes-multi-starrer-jhimma-collects-rs-4-71-cr-at-the-box-office-in-10-days/articleshow/87999573.cms |access-date=30 November 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-29 |title=झिम्मा या मराठी सिनेमाचा बॉक्स ऑफिसवर मोठा विक्रम |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/marathi-film-jhimma-box-office-collection-going-high-day-by-day/594072 |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Zee 24 Taas |language=mr}} In the second week film stand at {{Indian Rupee|5.83 crore}}.{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2021-12-09 |title=Regional films bounce back at the box office, set cash registers ringing |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/regional-films-bounce-back-at-the-box-office-set-cash-registers-ringing-11639042028399.html |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Mint |language=en}} {{As of|2021|12|16|}} the film has grossed {{INR|10.48}} crore.{{Cite news |date=2022-06-22 |title=Marathi film Jhimma set for its World TV Premiere on June 30 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/marathi-film-jhimma-set-for-its-world-tv-premiere-on-june-30/articleshow/92391893.cms |access-date=2023-10-31 |issn=0971-8257}} Jhimma completed 50 days in theatres with many records, grossed over ₹14.07 crore.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-07 |title='झिम्मा'चे रेकॉर्डब्रेक अर्धशतक! पन्नास दिवसात बॉक्स ऑफिसवर कोट्यवधींची कमाई |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/jhimma-box-office-collection-jhimma-crossed-50-days-in-theaters-1023825 |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=ABP Majha |language=mr}}
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Jhimma
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Amitraj
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 3 November 2021{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/jhimma/C2CjUD1UKio_|title=Jhimma – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |date=20 October 2021 |publisher=Jiosaavn}}
| recorded = 2021
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 10:21
| language = Marathi
| label = Zee Music Company
| producer =
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|VyLaZ-wDess|Jhimma - Full Album}}
}}}}
The film's music was composed by Amitraj while lyrics written by Kshitij Patwardhan.
{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 10:21
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Jhimma Title Song
| extra1 = Vaishali Samant, Mugdha Karhade, Aarti Kelkar, Suhas Joshi
| length1 = 2:50
| title2 = Maze Gaon
| extra2 = Apeksha Dandekar
| length2 = 3:39
| title3 = Alvida
| extra3 = Harshwardhan Wavare
| length3 = 3:52
}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Awards !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref |
| rowspan="7" |Filmfare Marathi Awards
| rowspan="7" |2021 |Jhimma |{{won}} |
| Best Director
|{{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" |Best Supporting Actress
|{{nom}} |
| Suhas Joshi
|{{nom}} |
| Best Playback Singer – Female
|Apeksha Dandekar - "Maze Gaon" |{{won}} |
| Best Music Director
|{{won}} |
| Best Lyricist
|Kshitij Patwardhan - "Alvida" |{{nom}} |
| rowspan="6" |Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman
| rowspan="6" |2022 |Chalchitra Company, Crazy Few Films |{{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" |Best Actress in a Supporting Role
|Nirmiti Sawant |{{nom}} |
| Kshitee Jog
|{{nom}} |
| Best Playback Singer Female
|Vaishali Samant, Mugdha Karhade, Aarti Kelkar, Suhas Joshi - "Jhimma Title Song" |{{nom}} |
| Best Music Director
|Amit Raj - "Jhimma Title Song" |{{nom}} |
| Best Lyricist
|Kshtij Patwardhan - "Jhimma Title Song" |{{nom}} |
Sequel
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 was released on 24 November 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/2329922-colour-yellow-production-chalchitra-mandalee-announce-sequel-to-marathi-hit-jhimma |title= Colour Yellow Production, Chalchitra Mandalee announce sequel to Marathi hit 'Jhimma' |publisher= PTI|date=January 24, 2023|access-date=January 24, 2023 |website=DevdisCourse |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-24 |title='Jhimma 2' to go on floors |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/jhimma-2-to-go-on-floors-23267027 |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}
It was remade in 2025 Gujarati film Umbarro directed by Abhishek Shah.{{Cite web |last=Dave |first=Kedar |date=2025-01-26 |title=Umbarro movie : સાત મહિલાઓની હળવીફૂલ વાર્તા... |url=https://bombaysamachar.com/entertainment/movie-review-gujarati-film-umbarro/ |access-date=2025-03-13 |website=મુંબઈ સમાચાર |language=en-US}}
References
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