28/04/2026
Ok Jaanu is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Shaad Ali and produced by Mani Ratnam and Karan Johar under their banners Madras Talkies and Dharma Productions.
Key Details
Release Date: January 13, 2017.
Lead Cast: Stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, marking their second collaboration after Aashiqui 2.
Supporting Cast: Includes Naseeruddin Shah and Leela Samson (reprising her role from the original Tamil version).
Source Material: It is an official remake of Mani Ratnam's 2015 Tamil hit film O Kadhal Kanmani.
Plot Summary
The film follows Adi and Tara, two young, ambitious professionals who move to Mumbai to pursue their careers. They hit it off instantly but, skeptical of the institution of marriage, decide to enter a casual live-in relationship.
Their perspectives on
commitment are challenged as they witness the deep, selfless love between their elderly landlords- an retired judge (played by Naseeruddin Shah) and his wife who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Production & Music
Soundtrack: Composed by A. R. Rahman, featuring popular tracks like "The Humma Song" (a remix of the original song from Bombay), "Enna Sona," and
the title track "OK Jaanu".Lyrics: Written by the legendary Gulzar.
Cinematography: Handled by Ravi K. Chandran.
Reception
Critics: The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often comparing it unfavorably to the original Tamil version.
Box Office: It was considered a disappointment at the domestic box office, earning roughly 39.3 crore against a budget of ₹27 crore.
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