Jee Karda (transl. 'Feeling like') is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series for Amazon Prime Video, directed by Arunima Sharma. Produced by Maddock Films, the series stars Tamannaah Bhatia, Suhail Nayyar, Aashim Gulati, and Anya Singh in the lead roles.
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| Directed by | Arunima Sharma |
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| Composer | Sachin-Jigar |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Dinesh Vijan |
| Cinematography | Mahendra J. Shetty |
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| Running time | 29 - 39 minutes |
| Production company | Maddock Films |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 15 June 2023 |
Jee Karda was released on Amazon Prime Video on 15 June 2023. For her notable performance in the series, Tamannaah received the Best Actor of the Year - Female (Series) award[a] at the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest.[1]
Synopsis
editThe series delves into the lives of seven childhood friends. Together, they shared a belief that by the time they all turned 30, their lives would be perfectly sorted and in harmony with their dreams and aspirations. However, as their milestone birthday arrives, they come face-to-face with the harsh reality that life does not always go as planned.[2]
Cast
edit- Tamannaah Bhatia as Lavanya Singh
- Suhail Nayyar as Rishabh Rathore
- Aashim Gulati as Arjun Gill
- Anya Singh as Preet Chuharmalani
- Hussain Dalal as Shahid Ansari
- Samvedna Suwalka as Sheetal Kotadiya
- Sayan Banerjee as Melroy D'Monte
- Malhar Thakar as Sameer Kotadiya
- Simone Singh as Antara Singh, Lavanya's mother
- Kira Narayanan as Aayat
- Vedant Sinha as Young Shahid
- Chahat Tewani as Young Lavanya
- Ayaan Zubair Rehmani as Young Arjun
- Varun Buddhadev as Young Rishabh
Episodes
edit| Episode | Title | Directed By | Date of Broadcast |
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| 1 | "Will you marry me?" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023[3] |
| 2 | "Baby Tu Toh Shark Hai" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023 |
| 3 | "Feel it, Fight it" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023 |
| 4 | "Blood Moon" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023 |
| 5 | "Jawaniyaan" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023 |
| 6 | "Yaar Ki Shaadi" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023 |
| 7 | "Stardust" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023 |
| 8 | "The Big 30" | Arunima Sharma | 15 June 2023 |
Music
edit| Jee Karda | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 8 June 2023 |
| Genre | Web series soundtrack |
| Length | 21:08 |
| Label | T-Series |
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| Jee Karda - Jukebox on YouTube | |
The songs are composed by Sachin-Jigar. The lyrics are written by Jigar Saraiya, Rashmeet Kaur, Simran Chaudhary, IP Singh and Mellow D.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jee Karda - Title Track" | Jigar Saraiya, Rashmeet Kaur | Rashmeet Kaur | 2:39 | |
| 2. | "Ammiye" | Simran Chaudhary | Sachin-Jigar | Simran Chaudhary | 4:17 |
| 3. | "Yaar Di Shaadi" | IP Singh | Sachin-Jigar | IP Singh | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Jawaniyaan" | Jigar Saraiya, Mellow D | Sachin-Jigar | Varun Jain, Mannuni Desai, Mellow D | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Stardust" | IP Singh | Sachin-Jigar | IP singh, Rashmeet Kaur | 2:21 |
| 6. | "Ro Lehn De" | Jigar Saraiya | Sachin-Jigar | The Rish | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Rehn De" | Jigar Saraiya, Mellow D | Sachin-Jigar | Mellow D | 2:28 |
| Total length: | 21:08 | ||||
Release
editAmazon Prime Video released the announcement video of the series on 2 June 2023 and trailer on 5 June 2023.[4][5] Prior to its official release, Amazon Prime Video organized a private premiere of the show, exclusively for a selected audience.[6][7] The streaming service premiered the series on 15 June 2023.[8]
Reception
editCritical response
editArchika Khurana, a reviewer from Times of India, gave "Jee Karda" a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Khurana described the show as a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that follows a close-knit group of childhood friends as they navigate adulthood. The strengths of the show were highlighted as its lively performances and captivating vibe, which made it an enjoyable guilty pleasure to watch. While Khurana appreciated the strong bond among the characters, they felt that adding more depth to each character would have enhanced the audience's connection. Tamannaah Bhatia's portrayal of Lavanya received praise, along with the performances of the ensemble cast. The series' Mumbai setting, cinematography by Mahendra Shetty, and music by Sachin Jigar were also positively noted by the critic.[9]
Alaka Sahani, writing for The Indian Express, praised the series for its exploration of modern relationships and the believable camaraderie among the cast. However, Sahani pointed out that the high drama in the narrative didn't always have the desired impact. They suggested that the series should prioritize substance over style and delve deeper into the concerns of today's youth to create a more compelling story.[10]
Zinia Bandyopadhyay, a reviewer from India Today, gave "Jee Karda" a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. While the performances of the cast, especially Tamannaah Bhatia, Suhail Nayyar, and Aashim Gulati, were praised, the script was criticized for being weak and lacking consistent character development. The non-linear storytelling format initially caused confusion, but the series improved in the latter half. The seamless integration of Sachin-Jigar's background score with the narrative was appreciated.[11]
Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated with 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Jee Karda examines the repercussions of youthful excess and exuberance. It does so without coming up with anything that might be described as startlingly revelatory." Chatterjee praised the performances of the cast, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Aashim Gulati, and Suhail Nayyar. But she criticized the series for its failure to effectively explore the complexities of love and longing. She considered the plot as overcrowded, lacking substance and with a lack of fresh ideas.[12]
Critic Deepa Gahlot reviewed the series for Rediff.com and wrote "Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour." She gave the series a rating of 2.5/5 and described it as visually appealing but lacking emotional depth.She felt that the characters' narcissism and reliance on parties and sexual encounters made it difficult to connect with them. Despite a standout performance by Aashim Gulati, the series fell short of delivering a satisfying and meaningful experience.[13]
Accolades
edit| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest | 2023 | Best Actor of The Year Female (Series)[a] | Tamannaah Bhatia | Won | [14] |
Notes
edit- ^ a b Tied with Aakhri Sach.
References
edit- ^ "OTT release of romance drama 'Jee Karda' starring Tamannaah on June 15". The Times of India. 2 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Mitra, Shilajit (15 June 2023). "'Jee Karda' series review: Tamannaah Bhatia anchors a glib affair". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ Watch Will you marry me? S1 E1 from Jee Karda Web series, archived from the original on 14 June 2023, retrieved 15 June 2023
- ^ "Jee Karda trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia promises an interesting relationship drama". The Indian Express. 5 June 2023. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Jee Karda teaser: Tamannaah Bhatia can't differentiate between love and friendship in debut web show". Hindustan Times. 5 June 2023. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Tamannaah Bhatia, Sanya Malhotra and others turn up in style at Jee Karda's screening". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Inside PICS: Star-Studded Premiere Of Tamannaah Bhatia Starrer Jee Karda Celebrating Story Of Seven Friends". filmibeat.com. 14 June 2023. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Tamannaah Bhatia, Aashim Gulati's romantic drama Jee Karda to premiere on Prime Video on THIS date". India Today. 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ "Jee Karda Season 1 Review : The show's lively performances and vibe make it a perfect guilty pleasure". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Jee Karda review: Low impact in spite of high drama". The Indian Express. 15 June 2023. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Jee Karda Review: Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer is impressive in parts". India Today. 15 June 2023. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (15 June 2023). "Jee Karda Review: Tamannaah Gives Mildly Diverting Rom-Com Her All". NDTV. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Gahlot, Deepa (15 June 2023). "Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Netflix and Amazon Prime Video win big at the Bollywood Hungama India Entertainment Awards; take a look at the complete winners' list : Bollywood News". News जन मंथन. 20 October 2023. Archived from the original on 21 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
