JPNA trailer: A hackneyed story of henpecked husbands?
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Director Nadeem Baig’s Jawaani Phir Nahi Aani’s first look got Hamza Ali Abbasi in hot waters but the second trailer is cleverly done to save the actor from further troubles. The trailer might save Hamza but it surely can’t save the film which is now far more predictable than its last teaser.
Shot in Bangkok, JPNA has a star cast with names like Humayun Saeed, Ahmad Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry, Mehwish Hayat, Suhai Abro, Ayesha Khan, Sarwat Gillani, Javed Sheikh and Bushra Ansari. But surprisingly even the cast doesn’t manage to create an anticipation for the much talked about film ─ during which Humayun also met an accident.
Gauging from the trailer, the film revolves around three married friends, Ahmad, Vasay and Hamza who are in despair because of their domineering wives played by Uzma, Sarwat and Aisha. The three try to escape their miseries by going on a trip with their bachelor friend, Humayun, who ends up falling for Mehwish Hayat and ultimately wants to get married too.
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| Mehwish Hayat stuns in JPNA — Screenshot |
It’s safe to say that the film which appeared to be following American trilogy Hangover has, in many ways, replicated famous Bollywood comedy Masti starring Vivek Oberoi, Ritesh Deshmuk and Aftab.
The film does have its funny moments, as viewers may chuckle at jokes like ‘MA’ used for ‘Masha Allah’. After dancing her heart out in Wrong Number, Suhai has definitely improved her moves as she dances to a ‘Shaadi’ number in the film.
The film is slated to release in Pakistan, India, UK, US, Australia and Middle East on Eidul Azha.
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Aug 16, 2015 12:23pm
Masti is all time classic comedy. Hope this one will maintain same standard of comedy.
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Aug 16, 2015 12:32pm
Is this a Pakistani movie???very bold picture..I can't believe it.
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Aug 16, 2015 01:59pm
copied
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Aug 16, 2015 02:13pm
The film's director Nadeem Baig has clearly spoken out and said the film is NOTHING like Hangover. Just because four guys are having a good time in the big city doesn't mean it has to be a copy of Hangover/Masti (which are two completely different plots).
The demonization of the 'ball and chain' wife is a typical trope across all media and certainly nothing we should credit Hangover or Bollywood to. If Pakistani filmmakers want to make a lazy film - that is problematic - but are they plagiarizing plots? Lets wait until Eid before calling out "Teacher Teacher, he copied my paper."
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Aug 16, 2015 02:28pm
Seems like a copy of Bollywood's Masti, which was a really good comedy movie and also Hollywood's Hangover. Trailer looked bad and won't watch it. Will be a flop.
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Aug 16, 2015 02:31pm
@Fatin - No you are wrong. It obviously looks like a copy of Hangover and Masti. Why 4 guys instead of 5 or 6. Similar location, similar plot, story. Nothing original so it's a copy. So yes tell teacher that " teacher teacher he copied my paper"
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Aug 16, 2015 03:10pm
Why does everyone keep thinking every Pakistani movie is a copy, and when the movie releases they're shocked to find out that it's not copied!
Examples
Na Maloom Afraad
Bin Roye
Wrong Number
Heck even Moor had some people claiming it was a copy of some bollywood movie even though it's based on actual events within Pakistan.
Wait for the movies release and I'm sure you will all be shocked to find out it's not a copy.
@ali the trailer actually looks really funny and good so I have no idea what you're talking about.
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Aug 16, 2015 03:28pm
This film does not reflect pakistani culture.This seems be a copy paste of bollywood films.
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Aug 16, 2015 04:04pm
This looks more bollywoodish than even bollywood movies.
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Aug 16, 2015 04:08pm
Can't this film made with out sea shot with Mehsish Hayat. Why we are trying to copy Bollywood or Hollywood. If you see all successful films have good and new story and quality of music not with such scene
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Aug 16, 2015 06:05pm
Formula movies and cheap dual meaning dialouges will not lead our movies any where. Recently I saw Karachi to Lahore, a movie with pathetic dual meaning jokes
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Aug 16, 2015 07:14pm
Why re-make Indian hit film when the story/plot is already known by the audience. There is no novelty in that. I am sure this film will bomb in India. Stick to your real style of story line as you do in your TV dramas. Because they are different from Bollywood films they are a hit so use the same trick with your Films.
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Aug 16, 2015 07:52pm
@Fakhar just wanted to ask you.
Does their dresses not reflect the amazing styles of the Pakistani fashion industry which can be noted by designers from Deepak Parwani to fashion shows such as TBCW. Yes they actually do.
Does their comedy not fall into lines with jokes and scenes which are shown in various telefilms and drama serials such as the Ayegi Baraat Series and other dramas/telefilms. Yes they actually do.
Does the script not show relevant culturally influenced lines like "M.A.M.A . . . Mashallah Mashallah". Yes it does
Does this film, as can be seen from the various trailers and photos released thus far, try to refrain from certain scenes Pakistan dislikes such as kissing and PDA. So far yes it does, and if it almost does show any then it's quickly cut off or broken up by someone before it actually starts.
This movie shows Pakistani fashion, cultural values, and jokes. Thus I do believe it represents Pakistani culture.
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Aug 16, 2015 09:14pm
I just watched the trailer. Film would be super hit in India! All the best!!
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Aug 16, 2015 11:49pm
@Rajababu - This film may be a big hit in Pakistan but not in India. Not impressed by the trailer, not original.
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Aug 17, 2015 12:18am
Slapstick comedy. May appeal to illiterate masses but would barely put a smile on people accustomed to Western sitcoms. Good effort but childish jokes. Sorry.
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Aug 17, 2015 01:06am
If kareena, Katrina dancing,, Pakistani say, hot, model, bollywood star,, if mewish, ayesha, dancing pakistani say,, begarti,, anti culture, behaye,,, in reality pakistani love bollywood that's why lolywood turning into bollywood
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Aug 17, 2015 01:29am
@PHILOSOPHER (from Japan) Pakistan knows what needs to be done to be classified a developed nation. Uncontrolled drinking, message centers, Qasoor type incidents, corruption, etc. are important things. The remaining essentials such as education, job opportunities, infrastructure, R&D, etc. will also come later. But we know our priorities.
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Aug 17, 2015 02:48am
Still long way to go, but not a bad attempt.
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Aug 17, 2015 04:52am
it will be a flop. please don't try to copy Bollywood.
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Aug 17, 2015 05:29am
@asif its "unoriginal", WASNT the same thing said about nearly every other pakistani movie which came out but after they were released everyone's perceptuon magically changed...
@GA right here born raised and living in California I've grown up with "western sitcoms" but I will DEFINATELY be watching this movie...
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Aug 17, 2015 05:46am
@waseem khan - Yes please do not copy Bollywood. Please stabilize Lollywood first before we copy Bollywood or even Hollywood. Take baby steps first before running or else you will fall and fail again.
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Aug 17, 2015 09:47am
@Assad - Same here, born and raised in Bay Area, California. To be honest, no one watch Lollywood movies here. Everyone is in to Bollywood movies (including Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Nepalis, Afghans etc) and you know it too as you can witness it in local theatres all over California. Most Lollywood movies are inspired or copied. Nothing original. They need to work hard to make a world wide impact like Bollywood did. Will be extremely tough but worth the try.
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Aug 17, 2015 09:50pm
Wow - so many comments by bollyfans here? Sorry to all bollyfans posting comments dissing this movie as a "copy" version of some reject bolly movie.
NEWSFLASH > those who are posting ludicrous comments here that Nadeem Baig, an immensely gifted Pakistani icon would ever try to mimic any bolly or holly based movie is way off base. I'm sure many haven't even seen this movie and are wrongly biased.
In fact, Mehwish Hayat and Suhai Abro are uber talented fresh faced Pakistani actresses and IMO, far more beautiful, charismatic and talented then any bolly actress.
BTW, I'm a second gen born and raised South Asian American and don't care at all for Bolly movies which are mostly cheap replicas of Hollywood films - many for some vile reason are anti-Pakistan like the last Salman Khan movie, Bajrangi Bhaijan.
So hats off to Nadeem Baig and Team Jawaani Phir Nahi Aani for a job well done! Please keep it up, and unlike Indian movies, we don't demonize Indians in Pakistani movies!
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Aug 18, 2015 01:57am
Its not even funny. Why Javed shiekh and Humayun Saeed are in every movie?. Need to find better talent.
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Aug 18, 2015 03:33am
@SHAZIA AFRIDI - "BTW, I'm a second gen born and raised South Asian American and don't care at all for Bolly movies which are mostly cheap replicas of Hollywood films - many for some vile reason are anti-Pakistan like the last Salman Khan movie, Bajrangi Bhaijan."
Such a biased comment. Have you seen Bajrangi Bhaijaan, how is that movie anti-Pakistan? I have seen that movie and I am a Pakistani and found nothing anti-Pakistani in it and loved it. This movie was a big hit in Pakistan as well. I really doubt we can make a movie like that to be honest. Lollywood will take its time to make some space but at the moment we can not compare our movies to Bollywood or Hollywood as they are well established and are in their own leagues.
Keep in mind that even Hollywood doesn't make all hit movies. Most of them are flops. Check imdb and see the ratings. They have 20 - 30% hits and rest average to flops and same goes for Bollywood. It is not easy to make hit movies and create new content.
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Aug 18, 2015 07:40am
@khan you also have to notice the movies which release here. I think only 2 or 3 pakistani movies have released here for the past few decades so obviously bollywood would have more attention. As for copying, I have no idea what movies you are watching but I'm open to you telling me which ones you believe are copied and from where. The Pakistani movies I watched didn't seem to be copying anyone from their storyline to their music. Pakistan can easily get world recognition and it has, you seem to be focusing on movies which are meant for the publics consumption like this movie or bin Roye or even wrong number, we have won many awards and gained wide recognition for our more serious work which is actually meant for international fame and simply is art in itself movies which weren't made for the publics consumption. You are really looking at our industry in a one lane type of light when our industry actually has multiple lanes running.
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Aug 18, 2015 09:26am
@Hamid BB is overall a Pakistan friendly movie, however the censor board within Pakistan did cut a few scenes. The uncut version does show a few jabs and anti Pakistan dialogues. However, overall it was friendly I will note that.
As for our film industry, search up more about it you will be surprised to learn how well we are doing. We have received wide recognition for so many of our films, not the public consumption films like bin Roye or wrong no, but the films which focus on the actual art of film making. Heck even our public consumption films are doing great. Sure they aren't the best so far, but they all did become hits. Each movie Pakistan has released this year has grossed at least 3 times its budget which makes it a hit. Even our Punjabi, Pashto, and independent movies have done such amazing things this year! I would strongly advise you to go learn a little more about our industry! :)
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Aug 18, 2015 11:23am
@desi , Indian Movies also a copy of Holly wood.
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Aug 18, 2015 12:26pm
@Assad - I watched Bajrangi Bhaijaan here in California and found nothing objectionable or anti-Pakistan in the entire movie and I am telling you as a Pakistani. It was such a lovely movie. Don't be so sensitive and make issues out of nothing. Life is too short.
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Aug 18, 2015 06:26pm
@Khan Thanks dear khan Ahamad Quershi talked for 30 minute portraying b b as anti Pakistan movie and i am sure he had notwatched the movie himself.
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Aug 20, 2015 03:48pm
Well the amount of Camels I saw in the in BB I never see in my whole life in Pakistan, Even I say a "Ount Gari" which I never saw in my whole life, They intentionally showed Pakistan is very backward and showed india is very modern, but in real it's vice versa. And Still some guys are saying Bhajrangi Bhaijan is a Pakistan friendly movie.
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