Jessu is a spirited young woman whose visit to her boyfriend ends with her catching him in a situation she never expected. Stung but sharp, she decides to get even, though not in any predictable way. What follows is a light Gujarati romantic comedy of payback, misunderstandings and small-town colour.
Jessu Jordaar reached cinemas on 1 October 2021 as a full-blown Gujarati romantic comedy, directed by Rajan Verma and produced by Shobhna Bhupat Bodar. The hook is a jilted heroine, when Jessu catches her boyfriend in a situation she never saw coming, she sets out to settle the score in her own unconventional way, and the film spins that revenge into broad comedy.
The draw here is the cast. Kuldeep Gor and Bhakti Kubavat lead, with veteran Manoj Joshi and Supriya Kumari in support, and much of the film's charm on IMDb comes from viewers singling out Kuldeep Gor's scenes and the catchy track Su Thayu Su Khabar from Danish Iqbal Sabri's short two-song soundtrack. It never drew a mainstream critical review, but with close to two hundred audience ratings it is one of the more widely logged small Gujarati releases of that year, and the reception skews positive.
Judged for what it is, Jessu Jordaar is undemanding, colourful, post-pandemic comfort viewing. The revenge premise gives it a spine the average romantic comedy lacks, the songs are hummable, and the ensemble keeps things lively even when the plot leans on familiar beats. It will not convert anyone cold on Dhollywood masala, but for fans of easy Gujarati entertainers it does the job. Go in for the cast and the music, not for surprises.
Verdict
A bright, song-led Gujarati revenge rom-com carried by its cast. Familiar but genial comfort viewing for Dhollywood regulars.
What works
- Likeable ensemble with Kuldeep Gor and Manoj Joshi
- Catchy Su Thayu Su Khabar song
- Revenge angle gives the rom-com a spine
- Bright, easygoing post-pandemic entertainer
What holds it back
- No mainstream critical review
- Familiar rom-com beats
- Thin two-song soundtrack
- Broad humour won't win over skeptics
Cast & crew
Writers: Bunty Rathore, Rajan Verma
Music: Danish Iqbal Sabri
Cast: Kuldeep Gor, Bhakti Kubavat, Dhyey Mehta, Rishikesh Ingley, Manoj Joshi, Supriya Kumari
Producers: Shobhna Bhupat Bodar, Vrunda Brahmbhatt
Watch the trailer
Play the official trailer on YouTubeMore Comedy Gujarati films
Frequently asked
Is Jessu Jordaar worth watching?
A bright, song-led Gujarati revenge rom-com carried by its cast. Familiar but genial comfort viewing for Dhollywood regulars. Kevu Che rates it 3 out of 5.
What is Jessu Jordaar about?
Jessu is a spirited young woman whose visit to her boyfriend ends with her catching him in a situation she never expected. Stung but sharp, she decides to get even, though not in any predictable way. What follows is a light Gujarati romantic comedy of payback, misunderstandings and small-town colour.
What is the IMDb rating of Jessu Jordaar?
Jessu Jordaar (2021) holds an IMDb rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 190 votes.