Jhankaar Beats

Jhankaar Beats

Thodi Masti.. Thodi Yaari.. Thoda Pyaar

2003 · 144 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Romance, Music

Deep and Rishi, best friends and passionate musicians, navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives while preparing for the annual music contest, "Jhankaar Beats." Deep enjoys a stable life with his wife, Shanti, and young daughter, but faces pressures from a demanding job, a quirky client, and a meddlesome mother-in-law. Rishi, on the other hand, is grappling with a failing marriage to his headstrong wife, Nicki, and the emotional toll of living apart. When Neel, a talented guitarist with his own romantic troubles, joins their advertising agency, he becomes an unlikely ally. Together, the trio juggles work chaos, relationship conflicts, and their unyielding dream of winning the competition. Set against a backdrop of music, camaraderie, and laughter, their journey is one of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the pursuit of harmony both on and off the stage.

Directed by Sujoy Ghosh · Written by Sujoy Ghosh

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Shayan Munshi Indraneel "Neel" Kapoor
Juhi Chawla Mehta Shanti Khanna
Sanjay Suri Deep Khanna
Rahul Bose Rishi Roy
Rinke Khanna Nicki Roy
Riya Sen Preeti Sharma
Archana Puran Singh Ms. Voluptuous, Rival Company Manager
Vijayendra Ghatge Mr. Kapoor
Shashikala Shanti's Mother
Parmeet Sethi Nicki's Divorce Lawyer
Ikraa Khatri Muskaan Khanna
Raja Vaid Vijay Dhupia

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