Jodi
Trailer poster
Directed byAmberdeep Singh
Written byAmberdeep Singh
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySandeep Patil
Edited byManish More
Music byTru Skool
Production
companies
  • Rhythm Boyz Entertainment
  • Thind Motion Films
Distributed byRhythm Boyz
Release date
5 May 2023
Running time
139 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguagePunjabi

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.

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

Nimrat Khaira smiling.
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.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Jigra Te Laija Gabrua"Raj RanjodhTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira2:54
2."Takue Chalaon Ni Main Janda"Happy RaikotiTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira4:32
3."Jodi Teri Meri"Raj RanjodhTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira4:15
4."Chan Wargi"Happy RaikotiTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira3:36
5."Meri Kalam Na bole"Happy RaikotiTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh3:28
6."Lagge Magh Di Trail Wargi"Happy RaikotiTru SkoolRaj Ranjodh, Nimrat Khaira4:44
7."Jatt Di Jaan"Raj RanjodhTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira2:53
8."Jinde"HarmanjeetGurmeet SinghAmrinder Gill3:20
9."Akhiri Salaam"Raj RanjodhTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh4:05
10."Gal Kise Di"Veet BaljitTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh2:53
11."Parohna Banke"Raj RanjodhTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat KhairaTBA
12."Lalkaare Jatt De"Raj RanjodhTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira4:05
13."Jatt Jaati Saati"Raj RanjodhTru SkoolDiljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira4:05
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]

References

  1. ↑ "Jodi". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Punjabi film producers won't go digital, not yet". The Tribune. 24 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  3. ↑ "Diljit Dosanjh film Jodi to release in 2021". The Indian Express. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  4. ↑ "Diljit Dosanjh and Nimrat Khira's 'Jodi' to release on June 24th". The Times of India. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  5. 1 2 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. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  6. ↑ Karaj Gill | Pritpal Siyan | Episode 2 | Part 1 | Amiran World, retrieved 26 October 2019
    Karaj Gill | Pritpal Siyan | Episode 2 |Part 2| Amiran World, retrieved 26 October 2019
  7. 1 2 3 "Diljit Dosanjh turns producer for 'Jodi'". 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. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  9. ↑ "Diljit Dosanjh's debut Punjabi production 'Jodi' goes on the floor?". The Times of India. 3 October 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. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  12. ↑ "Jodi: Diljit Dosanjh starts shooting his next Punjabi movie". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  13. ↑ Kapoor, Diksha (24 October 2019). "Exclusive! Drishtii Garewal To Be A Part Of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Jodi'". PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  14. ↑ Prakriti (17 December 2018). "New Punjabi Film 'Jodi' Announced For Release Next Year!". 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. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
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