Story: Set in 1980s Punjab, the story begins with Sitaara (Diljit Dosanjh), an orphan, who is a protégé and domestic help of a leading singer and his cronies. One day Sitaara finds out that his mentor is sabotaging his musical prowess by engaging him in domestic chores, because he is threatened by Sitaara’s talent. He decides to launch himself as a singer by collaborating with a female singer, Kamaljot (Nimrat Khaira), thus forming a stage jodi. The jodi grows meteorically in popularity, giving rise to professional enemies and radical elements who expect Sitaara to conform to conventional form of music and lyrics, which he does for a while out of fear for his wife and two-year-old child. However, Sitaara is too ambitious and fearless in his journey and decides to go back to his own form of music. Offended by his defiance, an extremist outfit shoots him and his wife when they are on their way to an akhada.
Review: Up until the point where Sitaara is struggling to find his feet as a singer, the narrative is light and shows Diljit in a comic, easy going demeanour as he strums up support for his character Sitaara. In his portrayal of a singer set in the 1980, Diljit has done a credible job in assuming his mannerisms, language and body language on stage as the jodi delivers live shows called akhadas in rural Punjab. Though poor, Sitaara is undaunted in his ambition of becoming a singer. Diljit reflects this trait of Sitaara easily, stretching his ambition only till the point where it remains humble despite the immense fame Sitaara is rapidly receiving. Playing the dutiful partner Kamaljot, on stage and in their personal life, Nimrat Khaira is the surprise package in Jodi. Though the singer has acted in Punjabi films previously, with Jodi Nimrat has begun her journey of being recognized as a versatile actor. Her depiction of a demure, yet coquettish Kamaljot, is unforgettable.
The film relives the golden era of Punjabi music that had music on cassettes and lyrics were more powerful than music itself. Kudos to writer, director Amberdeep Singh for the authenticity of Punjab’s retro era, and the screenplay for capturing the essence of akhadas, and rise of Punjabi musicians as recorded artists. The music, by Tru Skool, will remain one of the strongest points of Jodi, with its folk instruments, and nostalgia for music of the era gone by. However, the climax, though tragic, takes down the film’s stellar performance a notch, as it fails to be as evocative as it should have been. Towards the end, the narrative also drags a little in repeatedly depicting the couple’s fear of being threatened for their kind of music.
Yet, after a wait of three years, and an initial hiccup of release, Jodi is a musical treat that is a touching tale of a singing duo.
Review: Up until the point where Sitaara is struggling to find his feet as a singer, the narrative is light and shows Diljit in a comic, easy going demeanour as he strums up support for his character Sitaara. In his portrayal of a singer set in the 1980, Diljit has done a credible job in assuming his mannerisms, language and body language on stage as the jodi delivers live shows called akhadas in rural Punjab. Though poor, Sitaara is undaunted in his ambition of becoming a singer. Diljit reflects this trait of Sitaara easily, stretching his ambition only till the point where it remains humble despite the immense fame Sitaara is rapidly receiving. Playing the dutiful partner Kamaljot, on stage and in their personal life, Nimrat Khaira is the surprise package in Jodi. Though the singer has acted in Punjabi films previously, with Jodi Nimrat has begun her journey of being recognized as a versatile actor. Her depiction of a demure, yet coquettish Kamaljot, is unforgettable.
The film relives the golden era of Punjabi music that had music on cassettes and lyrics were more powerful than music itself. Kudos to writer, director Amberdeep Singh for the authenticity of Punjab’s retro era, and the screenplay for capturing the essence of akhadas, and rise of Punjabi musicians as recorded artists. The music, by Tru Skool, will remain one of the strongest points of Jodi, with its folk instruments, and nostalgia for music of the era gone by. However, the climax, though tragic, takes down the film’s stellar performance a notch, as it fails to be as evocative as it should have been. Towards the end, the narrative also drags a little in repeatedly depicting the couple’s fear of being threatened for their kind of music.
Yet, after a wait of three years, and an initial hiccup of release, Jodi is a musical treat that is a touching tale of a singing duo.
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