Jajantaram Mamantaram
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{{Infobox film
| name = Jajantaram Mamantaram
| image = Jajantaram mamantaram.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = Soumitra Ranade
| producer = Arunima Roy
| writer = Soumitra Ranade (story)
Yogesh Vinayak Joshi (script and dialogues)
| screenplay = Soumitra Ranade
| story = Soumitra Ranade
| based_on = Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
| narrator =
| starring = Jaaved Jaffrey
Gulshan Grover
| music = Three Brothers And A Violin
| cinematography = Joginder Panda
| editing = Aseem Sinha
| studio = iDream Production
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2003|5|30}}
| runtime = 114 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|8–8.5 crore}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20030929-boom-time-for-bollywood-as-new-directors-niche-films-multiplexes-bring-in-fresh-change-792137-2003-09-28|title=Boom time for Bollywood as new directors, niche films, multiplexes bring in fresh change|website=India Today|date=29 September 2003|author-link=Kaveree Bamzai|last=Bamzai|first=Kaveree|access-date=24 February 2024|archive-date=24 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224151533/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20030929-boom-time-for-bollywood-as-new-directors-niche-films-multiplexes-bring-in-fresh-change-792137-2003-09-28|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=581|title=Jajantaram Mamantaram - Movie - Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=24 February 2024|archive-date=6 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406092212/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=581|url-status=live}}
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Jajantaram Mamantaram is a 2003 Indian fantasy action comedy film written and directed by Soumitra Ranade and produced by Arunima Roy.{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/21intro.htm |title=Size does Matter|website=Rediff.com|access-date=24 October 2012 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924142315/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/21intro.htm |url-status=live }} The film is based on Jonathan Swift's 1726 novel Gulliver's Travels.{{cite news|title=Now, an Indian Gulliver's Travels|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030608/spectrum/main6.htm|accessdate=13 November 2012|newspaper=Sunday Tribune|date=8 June 2003|archive-date=18 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518061724/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030608/spectrum/main6.htm|url-status=live}}
Plot
The film follows the journey of Aditya, a young man who finds himself transported to a mystical island inhabited by miniature people. Encountering a world beyond his imagination, Aditya embarks on a series of adventures, navigating through the challenges and wonders of the tiny civilization. Along the way, he forms unexpected friendships and confronts adversaries, all while striving to find his way back home.
Cast
- Javed Jaffrey as Aditya Pandit{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jaaved-jaaferi-recalls-challenges-of-shooting-india-s-own-superhero-film-jajantaram-mamantaram-on-its-20th-anniversary-101685356423814.html|title=20 years of Jajantaram Mamantaram:Jaaved Jaaferi recalls how he had to deliver dialogues looking at matchsticks|date=29 May 2023|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113191710/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jaaved-jaaferi-recalls-challenges-of-shooting-india-s-own-superhero-film-jajantaram-mamantaram-on-its-20th-anniversary-101685356423814.html|url-status=live}}
- Gulshan Grover as Chattan Singh
- Joy Fernandes as Jhamunda
- Manav Kaul as Jeran
- Madhura Velankar as Rajkumari Amolhi
- Nishith Dadhich as Bantul
- Dilip Joglekar as Bhoopati
- Kavita Murkar as Chotu's mother
- Dipannita Sharma as Jalpari
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Three Brothers and Violin.{{Cite web|url = https://open.spotify.com/album/1SeN3tqWMB1KTg6lLKwMLN|title = Jajantaram Mamantaram (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|website = Spotify|date = 15 February 2013|access-date = 4 April 2022|archive-date = 4 April 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220404180652/https://open.spotify.com/album/1SeN3tqWMB1KTg6lLKwMLN|url-status = live}}
- Mil gaye yaro ab hum - Udit narayan
- Gumsum Gumsum – Nihay, Madhumitha, Tanmay
- Rambam - Usha Uthup
- Chaal hain - Gulshan Grover
Reception
Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing, "On the whole, J2M2 leaves you wondering if this really is 'josh ka naya mantram'. The film might appeal to a section of the audience [kids], but a universal appeal is ruled out. Also, a difficult-to-pronounce title will only go against it. However, excellent promotion by iDream may salvage the show to an extent in big cities."{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jajantaram-mamantram/critic-review/jajantaram-mamantram-movie-review/|title=Jajantaram Mamantram Review|first=Taran|last=Adarsh|date=30 May 2003|access-date=24 February 2024|archive-date=24 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224151531/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jajantaram-mamantram/critic-review/jajantaram-mamantram-movie-review/|url-status=live}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0368811}}
{{Gulliver's Travels}}
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Category:2003 action comedy films
Category:2000s Hindi-language films
Category:Indian action comedy films
Category:Indian children's comedy films
Category:Indian fantasy comedy films
Category:Films based on Gulliver's Travels
Category:Films shot in Maharashtra
Category:2000s children's comedy films
Category:2000s fantasy comedy films
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