Jodi (2023 film)

This article is about 2023 Punjabi-language film. For 2019 Telugu-language film, see Jodi (2019 film).

Jodi (pronounced [d͡ʒoːɽiː]) is an Indian Punjabi-language romantic-comedy period film written and directed by Amberdeep Singh. It is co-produced by Karaj Gill under Rhythm Boyz Entertainment and Daljit Thind under Thind Motion Films. The film stars Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira.

Jodi
Trailer poster
Directed by	Amberdeep Singh
Written by	Amberdeep Singh
Produced by	Karaj Gill Daljit Thind
Starring	Diljit Dosanjh Nimrat Khaira
Cinematography	Sandeep Patil
Edited by	Manish More
Music by	Tru Skool
Production companies	Rhythm Boyz Entertainment Thind Motion Films
Distributed by	Rhythm Boyz
Release date	5 May 2023 (2023-05-05)
Running time	139 minutes^[1]
Country	India
Language	Punjabi

Dosanjh started working on music of the film in August 2019, and its filming began on 5 October 2019. The film was scheduled to be released on 26 June 2020 but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[2] The film was scheduled for release on 24 June 2021,^[3][4] but was postponed again due to COVID-19. It was finally released on 5 May 2023.^[5]

Cast

• Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Sitaara
• Nimrat Khaira as Kamaljot
• Hardeep Gill as Ustaad
• Harsimran as Joshila
• Drishtii Garewal as Neelam Komal
• Ravinder Mand as Bhola

Production

 

Jodi is Nimrat Khaira's (pictured 2020) second collaboration with Amberdeep Singh and Rhythm Boyz, after Lahoriye.

Development

Amberdeep Singh started working on Jodi in 2011, and was announced by him in December 2018. Singh and Gurpreet Singh Palheri developed the film and joined Rhythm Boyz Entertainment to produce. Karaj Gill in an interview disclosed that the film was discussed every time before their another films.^[6] On 30 January 2019, Diljit Dosanjh was confirmed as a lead actor.^[7] Dosanjh started working on music of the film in August 2019. Also, he disclosed that Amrinder Gill is a producer, but he would not be seen on the screen for this film.^[8]

Filming

Principal photography of the film was scheduled to begin in September–October,^[9] and finally began on 5 October 2019, where Sandeep Patil served as cinematographer. First schedule of the filming was completed on 29 November 2019.^[10][11] Nimrat Khaira was confirmed as a lead actress.^[12] Drishti Grewal was also confirmed as the part of the film.^[13]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film contains 15 songs composed and produced by Tru Skool, with a bonus single produced by Gurmeet Singh. The lyrics are penned by Happy Raikoti, Raj Ranjodh, Veet Baljit, Harmanjeet and many more. The music is of the Panjabi folk genre, featuring genre specific instrumentation all recorded live in Derby, England. Musical pieces also composed and directed by Tru Skool.

Tracklisting (order of release, complete tracklisting yet TBA)

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Jigra Te Laija Gabrua"	Raj Ranjodh	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	2:54
2.	"Takue Chalaon Ni Main Janda"	Happy Raikoti	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	4:32
3.	"Jodi Teri Meri"	Raj Ranjodh	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	4:15
4.	"Chan Wargi"	Happy Raikoti	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	3:36
5.	"Meri Kalam Na bole"	Happy Raikoti	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh	3:28
6.	"Lagge Magh Di Trail Wargi"	Happy Raikoti	Tru Skool	Raj Ranjodh, Nimrat Khaira	4:44
7.	"Jatt Di Jaan"	Raj Ranjodh	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	2:53
8.	"Jinde"	Harmanjeet	Gurmeet Singh	Amrinder Gill	3:20
9.	"Akhiri Salaam"	Raj Ranjodh	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh	4:05
10.	"Gal Kise Di"	Veet Baljit	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh	2:53
11.	"Parohna Banke"	Raj Ranjodh	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	TBA
12.	"Lalkaare Jatt De"	Raj Ranjodh	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	4:05
13.	"Jatt Jaati Saati"	Raj Ranjodh	Tru Skool	Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira	4:05
Total length:					TBA

Release and marketing

Jodi was announced by Amberdeep Singh in December 2018 on his social media handle, following the release of Bhajjo Veero Ve.^[14] In January 2019, the title poster of the film was released revealing Diljit Dosanjh as a lead actor and producer along with Amrinder Gill and Karaj Gill. Also, the poster was released along a caption "Punjabi Cinema Zindabaad" which means "Long Live Punjabi Cinema".^[7] The film was initially scheduled to be released in 2019 but was postponed to 26 June 2020.^[7][15] It was again postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[2]

It was finally released on 5 May 2023.^[5] Four days before the film's release, a local court in Ludhiana stayed its release after a person named Ishdeep Randhawa filed a motion claiming that Chamkila's first wife Gurmail Kaur had sold the exclusive rights to make Chamkila's biopic to his father Gurdev Singh, who died in November 2022. Randhawa further alleged that Gurmail Kaur had collected ₹ 5 lakh from his father in exchange for the rights and signed a written agreement, after which the court postponed the film's release and all the morning shows scheduled for 5 May were cancelled.^[16][17] However, it was released in the evening after the distributor sent a letter to the theatres and multiplexes claiming that the situation had been resolved and both parties had reached an agreement.^[17]

References

1. "Jodi". British Board of Film Classification. from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
2. "Punjabi film producers won't go digital, not yet". The Tribune. 24 May 2020. from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
3. "Diljit Dosanjh film Jodi to release in 2021". The Indian Express. 31 December 2020. from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
4. "Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khira's 'Jodi' to release on June 24th". The Times of India. 4 March 2021. from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
5. Sharma, Shimona (28 November 2022). "Diljit Dosanjh's 'Jodi' and Dev Kharoud's 'Blackia 2' to witness box office clash in the year 2023". PTC Punjabi. from the original on 4 December 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
6. Karaj Gill | Pritpal Siyan | Episode 2 | Part 1 | Amiran World, from the original on 3 November 2019, retrieved 26 October 2019
   Karaj Gill | Pritpal Siyan | Episode 2 |Part 2| Amiran World, from the original on 9 November 2019, retrieved 26 October 2019
7. . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
8. Vashist, Neha (26 July 2019). "Exclusive! Diljit Dosanjh spills some beans on his debut Punjabi production 'Jodi'". The Times of India. from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
9. "Diljit Dosanjh's debut Punjabi production 'Jodi' goes on the floor?". The Times of India. 3 October 2019. from the original on 7 November 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
10. "Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira share behind-the-scene stills from 'Jodi' sets". The Tribune. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
11. "Jodi: Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khaira wrap up the first shooting schedule of the movie - Punjabi movies to look forward to in 2020". The Times of India. from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
12. "Jodi: Diljit Dosanjh starts shooting his next Punjabi movie". The Times of India. from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
13. Kapoor, Diksha (24 October 2019). "Exclusive! Drishtii Garewal To Be A Part Of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Jodi'". PTC Punjabi. from the original on 26 October 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
14. Prakriti (17 December 2018). . Ghaint Punjab. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
15. "Diljit Dosanjh announces the release date of his 2020 scheduled 'Jodi'". The Times of India. 16 October 2019. from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
16. "Release of Diljit Dosanjh's film Jodi postponed, actor apologies to those 'looking forward to it'". 5 May 2023.
17. "Based on Chamkila's life, Diljit Dosanjh's film Jodi releases 'after unforeseen difficulties'". 6 May 2023.

External links

• Jodi at IMDb