Jaane Hoga Kya deals with a novel subject matter, it deals with human cloning, an issue that has perhaps never been tackled in bollywood. Unfortunately just having a novel idea does not always work, the script and screenplay also play a vital role. Unfortunately in Jaane Hoga Kya, the script lacks strength and conviction and even the screenplay has not been well-executed. Even the performances don’t make much of an impact. Moreover it is a well known fact that the film has taken several years to be completed. Hence the film is a major letdown.
Jaane Hoga Kya has been directed by Glenn and Ankush and the film has been produced by Alok Srivastava. The star cast consists of Aftab Shivdasani (Siddharth Sardesai), Bipasha Basu (Aditi), Preeti Jhangiani (Suchitra), Rahul Dev (Inspector Rathod), Paresh Rawal (Dr. Krishnan), Tinu Anand (Mr. Chopra), Zarina Wahab, Maria Goretti and Sanjay Narvekar.
Siddharth (Aftab) is a young budding scientist from the Indian Medical Research Center. He is fascinated by a new concept that he has been working on for the past two years. Siddharth dreams of cloning another human being which could be a major breakthrough for human society. But like every good thing this subject too has some negative aspects. If the cloning research gets into the wrong hands it could also be misused. Siddharth had a partner who was helping him out with his research, but unfortunately his colleague died mid-way. However there are many top authorities that are against Siddharth’s project. And Inspector Rathod is only one of them who openly disagrees with the Siddharth’s project.
Siddharth’s professional mentor Dr. Krishnan tries to convince the main heads at the Indian Medical Research Center of the benefits of research on cloning. But unfortunately Siddharth is denied permission to go ahead with the project and he is extremely disappointed as he has completed most of the research. Aditi (Bipasha) tries to comfort her beau Siddharth and is even willing to ask her industrialist father to help out Siddharth. Siddharth agrees and begins the last leg of his research in an old mill which he has converted into his temporary laboratory. Siddharth successfully clones a little mouse and then his major breakthrough arrives, Siddharth makes a clone of himself. Unfortunately the clone of Siddharth has other plans and suddenly vanishes.
A young girl (Maria Goretti) is assaulted at a night club and she identifies Siddharth as her assaulter, Siddharth is put in prison. He then realizes that his clone is responsible for all these crimes that have been committed in his name. But he is helpless as no one believes that he has cloned himself. Even Dr. Krishnan refuses to believe Siddharth, but the evil clone kills Dr. Krishnan to obtain some project reports, he even has an affair with Dr. Krishnan’s daughter Suchitra (Preeti). Now Siddharth has to prove that he has a clone who is responsible for committing all these crimes and that he is innocent.
Glen-Ankush has attempted to add a few novel twists and turns in the plot which come as a surprise. The climax is interesting but the way it has been executed is poor. But unfortunately in spite of the twist and turns, the film does not manage to capture your attention entirely. Some sequences in the screenplay belie logic and rationality. When the clone of Aftab is made the scientific aspect takes a backseat and dramatic creative liberties are taken. The clone almost behaves like a superhuman. There are a few well-shot sequences which catches one’s attention, but again these are by and large few. Basically the screenplay has not been handled with maturity as one would expect for such a lofty subject as cloning. The approach taken by the directors is not skilful and well-planned.
The music of the film is forgetful, the picturisations are average. Cinematography is not bad. As for the performances they leave much to be desired and barely make an impact. Aftab Shivdasani as the scientist is not convincing in his role and his performance is below average. Bipasha Basu is average in her performance. Preeti Jhangiani too does not manage to make her presence felt during the film and her performance is inefficient. Paresh Rawal is strictly average in his role and Maria Goretti, Zarina Wahab, Tinu Anand barely make an impact on the film.
Jaane Hoga Kya’s screenplay is not captivating and convincing enough. Also the film has been released too late and there has been nil publicity for the film. At the box-office the film will barely register itself.
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| Reviewed By: Rachel Fernandes |
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