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| Directed by | Subhash Kapoor |
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| Produced by | Fox Star Studios |
| Screenplay by | Subhash Kapoor |
| Dialogues by | Subhash Kapoor |
| Story by | Subhash Kapoor |
| Starring | Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla |
| Music by | Songs: Krsna Solo Background Score: Sanjoy Chowdhury |
| Cinematography | Anshuman Mahaley |
| Edited by | Sandeep Singh Bajeli |
| Production company | Fox Star Studios |
| Distributed by | Fox Star Studios |
| Release date | March 15, 2013 |
| Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹10 crore |
| Box office | ₹48.7 crore (est.) |
Jolly LLB is a 2013 Hindi movie that mixes comedy and courtroom drama. It was written and directed by Subhash Kapoor and produced by Fox Star Studios. Released on 15 March 2013, it stars Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Amrita Rao, and Saurabh Shukla.
The story is about a young lawyer, Jagdish Tyagi (called Jolly), who tries to get justice for six innocent workers. He fights against the unfair power of the rich and corruption in the legal system.
The movie is inspired by the 1999 Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case, with a small reference to the Priyadarshini Mattoo case.
Plot
In 2009, Jagdish Tyagi, also called Jolly, is a lawyer in Delhi. He lives with his sister’s husband, Pratap, and is dating Sandhya. One day, he sees famous lawyer Tejinder Rajpal win a case for Rahul Dewan, a rich boy accused of drunk driving a Land Cruiser and killing six workers sleeping on a footpath.
Wanting money and fame, Jolly files a PIL against Rahul. His neighbour, Kaul Saab, gives him his office to work from. Kaul Saab’s own daughter was raped and murdered by a policeman’s son, whom Rajpal had also saved in court. He hopes Jolly will get justice.
Judge Sunderlal Tripathi scolds Jolly for weak evidence and asks him to bring solid proof. Jolly meets Albert Pinto, who says he saw the accident, but later finds out he works for Rajpal. Pinto takes money from the Dewan family, gives Jolly a share, and lies in court. Sandhya and Kaul Saab shame Jolly for selling out, so he returns the money and challenges Rajpal.
With Pratap’s help, Jolly finds video footage of the accident. Rajpal claims it’s fake and says the driver was responsible. Jolly cross-examines the driver, who admits he lied. The judge gives Jolly a police bodyguard after Rajpal’s men attack him. Still, corrupt officer Rathi, who works for Rajpal, tries to stop him.
Jolly learns that Sadakant Mishra, the only survivor, lives in Gorakhpur. After many hurdles, Jolly brings him to court. Mishra tells the truth: Rahul drove over the sleeping workers, then reversed to kill Mishra but only crushed his leg. Rathi threatened Mishra and forced him to give up money and jewellery for his sister’s wedding to be released. Mishra identifies Rahul as the driver.
After final arguments, Judge Tripathi suspends Rathi, orders an inquiry, finds Rahul guilty, and sentences him to seven years in jail. Jolly is praised for his victory, while Rajpal sits defeated for the first time
Cast
The film cast has been listed below:
- Arshad Warsi as Advocate Jagdish Tyagi (Jolly)
- Boman Irani as Advocate Tejinder Rajpal
- Amrita Rao as Sandhya
- Saurabh Shukla as Judge Sunderlal Tripathi
- Harsh Chhaya as Albert Pinto
- Manoj Pahwa as Pratap (Jolly's brother-in-law)
- Ramesh Deo as Kaul Saab
- Mohan Kapoor as Yograj Dewan (Rahul Dewan's father)
- Sanjay Mishra as Guruji
- Mohan Agashe as Senior Dewan (Rahul Dewan's grandfather)
- Vibha Chibber as Meerut Judge
- Sushil Pandey as Sadakant Mishra
- Sandeep Bose as Sub-Inspector Satbir Rathi
- Rajeev Siddharth as Rahul Dewan
- Brijendra Kala as Suresh Vashishth (in opening scene)
- Mukund Bhatt as Constable Haldiram
- Vijay Gupta as Ramakant Shukla
- Vishal O Sharma as Lawyer
- Ishtiyak Khan as Vasu (Lawyer from Rohtak)
Production
This story is based on the real 1999 Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case.
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1 | "Jhooth Boliya" | Vayu | Kamal Khan | 4:08 |
| 2 | "Daru Peeke Nachna" | Subhash Kapoor | Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal | 4:17 |
| 3 | "Ajnabi" | Subhash Kapoor | Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal | 3:55 |
| 4 | "Hans Ki Chaal" | Subhash Kapoor | Kailash Kher | 4:22 |
| 5 | "Mere Toh Law Lag Gaye" | Subhash Kapoor | Bappi Lahiri | 4:31 |
| 6 | "Jhooth Boliya" (Remix) | Vayu | Kamal Khan | 3:59 |
| 7 | "Daru Peeke Nachna" (Remix) | Subhash Kapoor | Mika Singh | 3:48 |
| 8 | "Mere Toh L Lag Gaye" | Subhash Kapoor | Bappi Lahiri | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 33:30 | |||
Release
The film was released in India on 15 March 2013 by Fox Star Studios
Awards
61st National Film Awards
- Best Feature Film in Hindi
- Best Supporting Actor – Saurabh Shukla
2014 Screen Awards
- Best Supporting Actor – Saurabh Shukla
59th Filmfare Awards
- Best Story
- Best Dialogue
Kids Choice Awards 2014 (Bindass!)
- Favourite Song – Mere Toh L Lag Gayi (won)
- Favourite Sensational Song – Jhoot Bolliya
Reception
Critical reception
Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama gave the movie 3.5 stars, calling it a strong courtroom drama that celebrates the spirit of the common man fighting for justice. He advised viewers not to miss it.
Anupama Chopra from the Hindustan Times said that some parts of the movie are very funny, but beneath the humour, it strongly criticizes a system that the rich can easily control, while the poor struggle to access.
Sequel
A sequel, Jolly LLB 2, was released in February 2017, with Saurabh Shukla, Sanjay Mishra, and Brijendra Kala returning to their roles.
Remakes
The film was remade in Tamil as Manithan (2016) and in Telugu as Sapthagiri LLB (2017). A sequel, Jolly LLB 2, was released in February 2017 and now Jolly LLB 3 teaser was released on 12 August 2025, featuring a funny courtroom showdown between the two Jollys.