Jogi Review: Not Great But Diljit Dosanjh Starrer Is Definitely Worth A Watch! – See Latest

Ali Abbas Zafar has made a name for himself over the past ten years with blockbuster comedies like Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday, Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Bharat. With the Diljit Dosanjh-fronted film Jogi, he makes his entry into the digital world, and, as to be expected, he adds his unique flair to this form of entertainment.

Ali addresses the subject with the utmost sensitivity while yet managing to preserve the tone of a narrative cinematic rather than going the docu-drama route in his film Jogi, which is set against the backdrop of the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots. Read our Jogi review here.  

Jogi Review

The writings of Ali and Sukhmani Sadana are the originators of Jogi. The movie begins with a graphic depiction of the 1984 Riots to set a darker tone, but it quickly shifts to a thriller format by concentrating on the exodus of the Sikh population from Delhi. The major triumph of the movie is that it inspires you to root for the character’s success in the story.

The moment the first truck arrives in Punjab despite all obstacles during the interval block is a claptrap one. Another endearing scene in the story is Jogi going above and beyond to fetch a bottle of milk for a newborn child in the worst possible circumstances. Ali uses it as a metaphor to acknowledge the triumph of the human spirit against hatred.

Jogi does, of course, have his faults. Although the love story adds a new layer to the story, the pre-climax is hampered by it. The placement of flashbacks in the first half was a decision that the director might have done without. When the speed slows down, the cleverly written screenplay quickly picks up the pace again without straying too far from the central conflict. Despite its imperfections, the movie was constructed with the correct intentions, which allowed it to strike the proper emotional notes.

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The production values are excellent, and it’s almost unbelievable how Ali and his team were able to perfectly replicate a bygone era during a pandemic. While Marcin Laskawiec’s cinematography is competent, Julus Packiam’s background music elevates the picture to another level. Certain moments have a greater effect when the BGM is used alone. Although the editing is precise, some of the sequences definitely slow down the tempo, as has already been observed.

In terms of performances, Diljit Dosanjh truly inhabits the role of Jogi. He plays it down at the beginning, but as the story goes on, he loses all control of his emotions. Be on the lookout for the day when he gives up his hair for the benefit of his community. At that time, he is amazing.

Zeeshan Ayyub does well in his role as Jogi’s companion, but Hiten Tejwani excels as the police officer with dark glasses. Amyra Dastur, in contrast to Kumud Mishra, is truthful in her brief appearance while Kumud Mishra is a scary and vicious politician. Overall, Jogi does a good job of fusing drama and excitement. Despite certain imperfections, it has the right intentions and leaves a lasting impression.