Jawaani Jaaneman also marks the coming together of seasoned actors like Saif Ali Khan and Tabu, who, despite collaborating on multiple projects, never really got a chance to share screen space.
Saif was last seen in the blockbuster historical drama Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, also starring Ajay Devgn. Meanwhile, Tabu was last seen in the Telugu movie Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
As far as the box office predictions go, the slice-of-life film is expected to strike a chord with the city audience and the youth, according to film trade analyst Girish Johar.
Johar told indianexpress.com, "With Jawaani Jaaneman, Saif Ali Khan is doing the kind of film in which he excels. His films Cocktail and Love Aaj Kal which had him playing a similar character did well. This is his kind of film. The trailer is promising, and the music is also being enjoyed thoroughly. It has Tabu in a pivotal role and marks Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaya’s Bollywood debut. So, overall it looks like a well-mounted film. It is an upmarket commercial entertainer. Initially, it will attract the youth and audience of metro cities. Then, depending on word of mouth, it can penetrate accordingly.”
Here's what the public has to say about Jawaani Jaaneman.
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“Till the film focuses on Jazz and his pursuit of hedonism, it is fun. Jazz is fun. Saif Ali Khan who seems to have pulled himself out of a slump, is clearly having a blast, flaunting buffed tattooed biceps, and bunging Punjabi-isms into his patter: when asked who else lives in his apartment, his ‘main or mera swag’ makes us smile,” Indian Express critic Shubhra Gupta wrote in her review.
She added, “A little more consistency with the writing, and a re-upping of the fun-meter would have made Jawaani Jaaneman super. As it is, it is fun while it lasts.”
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“#JawaaniJaaneman explores a wonderful shade of father-daughter relationship and acceptance of every phase of a man's age! #AlayaF is love, Saif is daddy cool and @KubbraSait is the friend I want! Go. Watch. #JawaaniJaanemanReview,” user @JournoArundhuti posted on Twitter.
User @ganeshhhrocks shared on Twitter, “#JawaaniJaaneman is a delightful watch with #SaifAliKhan & #AlayaF winning acts & supremely supported by @KubbraSait & @ChunkyThePanday. #Tabu steals the show with her awesome cameo #NorthernLightsFilms @nitinrkakkar @AlayaF___ #Tabu @vashubhagnani @honeybhagnani @jackkybhagnani.”
Indian Express critic Shubhra Gupta gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5. In her review she wrote, "A little more consistency with the writing, and a re-upping of the fun-meter would have made Jawaani Jaaneman super. As it is, it is fun while it lasts."
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“#JawaaniJaanemanReview - Saif Ali Khan and Alaya are the show stealers in this quirky drama - comedy! Tabu plays her part well! Good Direction and Songs! Overall a great watch! #JawaaniJaaneman,” tweeted @R_For_Reviews.
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel wrote on Twitter, "#JawaaniJaaneman & #HappyHardyAndHeer opened with DISASTROUS occupancy of 2-5% at the box office. Both film will struggle to rake ? 1 cr at the box office today."
Sharib Hashmi shared on Twiter, "#JawaaniJaaneman DEKHIYE. Aapke nazdeeki cinemaghar mein! Mazedaar, khoobsurat, behtareen. #SaifAliKhan in suuuper form here. @AlayaF___ is such a natural. @KubbraSait Kamaaal ho tussi. @kikusharda bro u killed it. @jackkybhagnani @nitinrkakkar"
"#JawaaniJaaneman is a charming, sweet & endearing film which makes you giggle and weep in equal measure! The Saif of #SalaamNamaste etc. is back in his element! Tabu is hysterical in an extended cameo while debutant @AlayaF___ makes an assured debut! Go with the family & popcorn," Tanuj Garg said via Twitter.
Director Gauravv K Chawla posted on Twitter, "Make it your weekend watch and you will come out happy!! #JawaaniJaaneman is the perfect movie to watch with friends, family or colleagues!! #SaifAliKhan will make you laugh & @AlayaF___ will surprise you!! @jayshewakramani @honeybhagnani @jackkybhagnani #NitinKakkar"
Kabir Singh actor Nikita Dutta watched Jawaani Jaaneman and wrote on Twitter, "What an absolute delight to watch #JawaaniJaaneman last night! Congratulations @jayshewakramani."
Filmmaker Milap Zaveri tweeted, "#JawaaniJaaneman is HILARIOUS, WARM, CUTE and has its heart in the right place!! Saif is MINDBLOWING! Every scene he is in he simply ROCKS! @AlayaF___makes a terrific debut! It never feels like it’s her 1st film! Tabu is a RIOT in her sp appearance! Absolute MUST watch!"
"All my love coming all the way from the wilderness. Team Jawaani Jaaneman, can't wait to watch this one," wrote Dia Mirza on Instagram.
Talking about his film, Saif Ali Khan told indianexpress.com, "The story is quite timeless. It is about someone who thinks he has an easy-going bachelor life but comes across his daughter. It is a life-changing moment."
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Film trade analyst Girish Johar expects the Saif Ali Khan film to open with a collection of Rs 3-4 crore. He said, “With Jawaani Jaaneman, Saif Ali Khan is doing the kind of film in which he excels. His films Cocktail and Love Aaj Kal which had him playing a similar character did well. This is his kind of film. The trailer is promising, and the music is also being enjoyed thoroughly. It has Tabu in a pivotal role and marks Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaya’s Bollywood debut. So, overall it looks like a well-mounted film.”
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Pooja Bedi tweeted, "So emotional!!!! Watched #JawaaniJaaneman with cast crew & family. I've laughed & wept &been filled with a multitude of emotions!!!! What an amazing feeling to watch my child on the big screen. Her love & commitment to her craft is so apparent. Thank u @jayshewakramani @Pooja_Ent"
Siddharth Malhotra wrote on Twitter, "Many congrats @nitinrkakkar @jayshewakramani #saif for #JawaaniJaaneman. it’s a beautiful film well directed, produced and performed. @AlayaF___ makes an assured debut and is genuinely lovely! #saif does what he’s best known for..Happy for u all and wish u the best at the BO"
Film producer Monisha Advani shared on Twitter, "After a villainous start in #Tanhaji, the supremely talented #SaifAliKhan is back with another infallible performance in #JawaaniJaaneman as the ultimate Daddy Cool! Joined by the self assured debutant @AlayaF___, make this your easy-breezy weekend watch!"
"Saw #JawaaniJaaneman last night... it was funny, breezy & had its heart in the right place. Saif was brilliant, @AlayaF___can’t believe it’s her first film- what a phenomenal talent. #Tabu, @ChunkyThePanday and Kumud Mishra are pitch perfect - @nitinrkakkar awesome work buddy. Congratulations!!! @honeybhagnani @jackkybhagnani @jayshewakramani @PuriAkshai a film that you guys should be proud of - wishing #JAWANIJANEMAN super success at the box office," Riteish Deshmukh said via Twitter.
Kubbra Sait posted on Twitter, "Ok! #JawaaniJaaneman releases today, in a theatre near you. It’s your weekend dose of exactly what you need and want to watch with your family. I’m honoured & glad that I am a part of this out of whack happy family film... it will promise to bring you joy. Now go... ENJOY!"